Events Information 2019
To see our events calendar click here.
** The chamber holds meetings every second Monday of the month at the POC Community Center at 6:30pm.
Lighted Boat Parade
The Lighted Boat Parade, to be held on December 7, 2019, officially kicks off the Christmas season in Port O’Connor. Locals, vacationers and participants from the Freeport-to-Port O’Connor Toy Run, decorate and light their boats to parade down the Intercoastal Canal. Awards are given for several categories. Download Boat Parade registration form.
Annual Christmas Party
Christmas Party – December 13th, @ the Community Center
The Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party is held each year in December, in which our election of new board members is held. The Chamber welcomes everyone to this party to join in celebrating the Christmas season. This year’s party will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Community Center.
Christmas House Lighting Contest
Port O’Connor is brightly illuminated during the Christmas season! The community participates in the Christmas House Lighting Contest each year. Sign up to be considered, and Judges will be viewing on December 18th and 19th. Seven categories will be awarded!
Crawfish Fest & Cookoff
The Chamber’s largest fundraiser, the 7th Annual Crawfish Fest & Cookoff is set for Saturday, April 28, 2019. The event brings in approximately 3000 people and is one of the largest event weekends in POC. Join us as a cooker, vendor, or visitor for lots of crawfish, live music, dancing, contests, horseshoes, craft and food vendors, raffle prizes, and most of all….FUN!!!
Memorial Day Kids Fishing Tourney
Children, ages 3-9, are invited to enter the Kids Fishing Tourney on Memorial Day Weekend. Free registration begins at 8:00 am at King Fisher Beach pier. Trophies are awarded to winning contestants. These are great family memories the kids will always remember!!
Kite Flying Contest
Following the Kids Fishing Tourney is the Kite Flying contest, with registration beginning at 12:30 pm. All ages and all kinds of kites are welcome! Medals are awarded to all participants. Come and show us your kite flying skills!
July 4th Fireworks Display
Spend the day at the beach, following up with the largest fireworks show on the Matagorda Bay! Always the first Saturday in July, the Matagorda Bay is lit up with commercial grade pyrotechnics.