COME JOIN THE FUN with Downtown Bay City Market Day the Premier Market in Matagorda County!

Attention Bay City shoppers! Are you ready for the ultimate market day experience? Head down to downtown Bay City for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! The Bay City Market Day is the perfect opportunity for you to explore the vibrant local community and discover unique handmade products from local vendors.

From delicious food trucks to live music performances, this event has something for everyone. So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the excitement! Join us at downtown Bay City every 4th Saturday from 9am to 4pm for an unforgettable market day experience!

Downtown Bay City Market Day is held at 1700 7th St. Bay City, TX & is on the 4th Saturday of the month May to November and is open from 9 to 4 pm.

Tom Meinhausen

ACM Texas’ CEO

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, we welcome all vendors who share our passion for handmade and one-of-a-kind goods. So don’t hesitate – come join us and be a part of the fun!

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2023 Market Dates

June 24th

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July 22nd

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August 26th

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September 23rd

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October 28th

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November 25th

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Home of Matagorda County Trade Days, Bay City is the county seat for Matagorda County and is a treasure trove of fine dining, great places to shop for lovers of art, antiques, fashion and food, along with hunting, fishing and only 20 minutes from some of the best beaches on the Texas coast. With plenty of first-class hotels, motels, B&B’s and great spots to park your RV it’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – BAY CITY STYLE!

The beautiful historic downtown, with its early Texas historic facades and courthouse square (where MCTD is held every month), is also home to an awesome history museum – with a special section devoted entirely to children! Featuring a hands-on interactive Children’s Museum, your kids will love dressing up and discovering what it was like to live back in the olden days…not to mention getting some great lessons in Texas history…and did I mention all the great shopping in downtown Bay City?

Another super fun spot to visit in Bay City is the Matagorda County Nature Birding Center.

This is a favorite spot of the locals and will feed your thirst for the great outdoors. The friendly folks at the Visitor Center will provide you with a map and you can begin exploring and discover the rare beauty and abundant nature which co-exist along the Colorado River. Great hiking trails and there’s even a spot for launching your kayaks. Chase butterflies, see beautiful flowers and birds and you might even spot an alligator! Pass by ponds, streams, the Colorado River and children will love the many turtles and minnows located along the riverbank. Take a picnic and make a day of it.

If you start to get hungry, it’s time to eat!

When you step out to dine be sure to bring your appetite because, in true Texas style, most restaurants serve generous portions. Whether it’s seafood, BBQ, steak, Mexican or Italian cuisine you’re craving you are sure to find it in town.  Sample some uniquely southern dishes such as grits, okra or buttermilk pie or step out for fried catfish or gumbo. With around forty eateries in Bay City and more opening up all the time you’ll discover something you love, guaranteed.

History is also alive and well in Matagorda County.

Some of the finest examples of historic homes and buildings in the state can be found in Bay City. Preserving and encouraging preservation of historic properties has kept the history of Texas and Bay City viewable to the public. The very act of preservation helps to educate today’s youth, as well as future generations, with a knowledge of local inherited values and treasures. The historic home shown below is a small sampling of what you can expect to see when you visit Bay City in Matagorda County.

The house contains 14 rooms, 3 porches, 3 balconies, an expansive attic, an upstairs hallway, ample closets and 3 original fireplaces. The exterior of the home is of Louisiana cypress weatherboarding, the interior of pine, with wide-plank pine floors. Metal shingles cover the sharply-pitched roof, on which lightning rods with ornamental glass balls are mounted. While on a business trip, Judge Holman spotted 2 carloads of Louisiana cypress on a railroad siding. He bought it on the spot for his new home. Underground concrete blocks are anchor-bolted to solid pillars of red brick, 3-feet in height which were designed to support the house above then recurrent floodwaters. These also provided strength against hurricane force winds and would provide a drying/crawl space under the house.

The front entrance of the home faces east and is protected by a large brick-and-nine-columned porch which was designed to catch morning light and gulf breezes. A large turret covers the southeast corner of the porch, with a multi-windowed tower on the third floor above. An enjoyable balcony is above the main entrance and a dormer on the roof above. The front entrance is stunning with leaded glass above ornamented pine panels on either side of and above the heavy relief-decorated pine and oval plate glass front door. The original hand-turned doorbell is still in operation on the panel to the left.

This is just one of the many beautiful homes you’ll see in Bay City, so be sure and stop by the kiosk next to the Matagorda History Museum located right across the street from the courthouse square for more information on historical sites around Matagorda County.

Holman House at 2504 Ave K – The Texas Historical Marker for the Holman House reads:

Spanish-American War Veteran And Matagorda County Judge (1908-1914) William Shields Holman And His Wife Louise (Kaulbach) Built This House In 1908-09. Designed By A. W. Large And Constructed By Contractor H. Speckles, The House Is An Excellent Example Of Queen Anne Styling.

It Features Asymmetrical Composition, An Elaborate Roofscape, Corner Tower, Wraparound Porch, And Varying Textures On Its Wall Surfaces. It Remained In The Holman Family Until 1978.One of the most photographed homes in Matagorda County, construction of this Victorian jewel was started in 1908 and completed in 1909. Built for Judge and Mrs. William Shields Holman, the home is 3-stories in height with a 2-story carriage house in back and occupies a quarter of the city block.