Belton Events Scheduled During the Spring & Summer:

Events and activities scheduled for Belton during the summer, emphasizing Belton’s slogan “A Historic Heart….with a new beat!” include:

• Combo Kings:  Enjoy great music and dancing….and open to the public at the Listening Room on Main.  $10/person admission.  The doors open at the Listening Room at 6:30 and the band plays from 7:30 until 9:45.  The band usually performs on Tuesday evenings.  See the separate post on the Combo Kings for their latest schedule. 
• National Tennis Month, Belton Tennis Association-Celebrate tennis, the world’s healthiest sport, with special events throughout May.  Events will be held at the Belton Tennis Center, but if the courts are under construction, they will be moved to Leda Poore Park.
  • Friday, May 8 @ 5:30-Rally with Mom
  • Thursday, May 14 @ 11:00-Adaptive and special needs student play day
  • Friday, May 15 @ 5:30-Ladies Round Robin
  • Monday, May 18 @ 6:00-Red Ball Grand Slam
• Standpipe Sounds, City of Belton and Belton Alliance-Tuesday, May 12 On the Square in downtown Belton.  Enjoy a food truck, music, dancing and fun featuring Ryan Pitts and the Southern Gentlemen Band.  The food truck opens at 6:00 and the band starts at 6:30.  Free to the public! 
• Semi-Quincentennial Exhibit, Belton Center for the Arts-This unusual exhibit will feature different art and other items as Belton Celebrates 250 and America’s 250th birthday.  The opening reception will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 on Saturday, May 23.  The exhibit will continue during regular Center for the Arts hours through July 3.
• Palmetto Championships, Presented by Chick-fil-A of Anderson, Belton Tennis Association-May 23-25.  USTA Level 5 Junior tennis tournament for players 18-and-under.  Championships will be determined in singles and doubles in 5 age divisions (10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U).  Over 300 of the state’s top junior players are expected to compete.  Matches will be played daily from 8:00 to 6:00 at the Belton Tennis Center, Leda Poore Park, BHP High School, Anderson University and Clemson University.  Celebrating the tournament’s 70th year!
• Games People Play, Belton Area Museum Association-This exhibit will look at the history of games from early card games and chess to board games, video games, and modern immersive games.    The history of America’s own baseball traditions will be exhibited as well as other outdoor field games.  The fun and family-friendly opening celebration will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 3:00 to 5:00.  There will be outdoor and indoor games for visitors of all ages.  The exhibit will remain open during regular museum hours through August 22.
• Standpipe Sounds, City of Belton and Belton Alliance-Tuesday, June 9 On the Square in downtown Belton.  Enjoy a food truck, music, dancing and fun featuring Those Guys Band.  the food truck opens at 6:00 and the music starts at 6:30.  Free to the public.  Additional Standpipe Sounds events will be held on August 11 and September 8…watch for details. 
• Gaming Themed Summer Camps, Belton Area Museum Association-For children ages 7 to 12 on June 9-11 and June 16-18 from 10:00 to 12:00.  The first week of camp will focus on the elements that make a game fun and how to combine those elements to create a new game.  The second week will focus on the various strategies need to win a variety of games and how to apply them.  Both camps will include many hands-on activities and lots of fun!  Each camp will cost $45 for members and $55 for non-members.  Call 864-338-7400 to reserve your child’s spot.
• Belton Celebrates 250, City of Belton-Saturday, June 27.  Join fellow citizen to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday with food trucks, games, music, dancing and fireworks.  Details to follow.