Upcoming events.


Business After Hours - Q4 2024
Dec
18

Business After Hours - Q4 2024

Millstadt Carpet with Angie and Scott Mueller: 2024 Q3 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

Join us December 20, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA location.

Speakers:

Angie and Scott Mueller of Millstadt Carpet with

Event Location

TBA

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An Olde Village Christmas 2024
Nov
29

An Olde Village Christmas 2024

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Olde Village Christmas 2024

Festive Food, Santa Visits, Music, Artisan Gifts, Hot Coca

FREE ENTRY


Photos below from 2023 Olde Village Christmas (1st Annual)

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Quarterly Meeting - Q4 2024
Nov
20

Quarterly Meeting - Q4 2024

Real Estate with Becky DeMond: 2024 Q4 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting

Join us November 20, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA Location.

Speakers:

Becky DeMond of RE/MAX Preferred

Event Location

TBA

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Light Pole Decorating Contest 2024
Oct
1

Light Pole Decorating Contest 2024

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Light Pole Decorating Contest 2024 (October)

Participating businesses decorate a light pole in Millstadt, and winners are selected via public voting on Facebook. The most liked photo will win the ownership of the Decorated Light Pole Contest Award! October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024.

Themed Pole Decorating Contest in Millstadt, IL

How to enter

Email millstadtchamberofcommerce@gmail.com to sign up.


ENTRIES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS BELOW

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Business After Hours - Q3 2024
Sep
18

Business After Hours - Q3 2024

Industrial Tools & Machinery with Tina and Dan Doerr: 2024 Q3 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

Join us September 18, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA location.

Speakers:

Tina and Dan Doerr of Industrial Tools & Machinery.

Event Location

TBA

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Quarterly Meeting - Q3 2024
Aug
21

Quarterly Meeting - Q3 2024

Finances with Todd Groesch of Niccol Financial: 2024 Q3 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting

Join us August 21, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA Location.

Speakers:

Todd Groesch of Niccol Financial.

Event Location

TBA

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Summer Social 2024
Aug
11

Summer Social 2024

Come out and celebrate Summer Fun with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at our annual Leprechaun Crawl on Sunday August 2024!

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Summer Social 2024

All attendees will be encouraged to visit every booth at the Summer Social through a Carousel Booklet and a completed booklet will enter the attendee into a drawing for a gift card!

Free, Family Fun at Liederkranz Park

  • Booths from:

    • chamber members,

    • organizations,

    • and more!

  • Food

  • Games

  • Activities:

    • corn hole

    • ladder toss

    • face painting

    • duck pond

    • ring toss

2024 Leprechaun Crawl Shirts

TBA.

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Business After Hours - Q1 2024
Mar
20

Business After Hours - Q1 2024

Schubert’s Smokehouse with Dave Kossina: 2024 Q1 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY

Join us March 20, 2024 from 5-7PM at Millpond Brewing

Speakers:

Dave Kossina of Schubert’s Smokehouse

Event Location

Millpond Brewing (308 E Washington St, Millstadt, IL, 62260)

 
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Leprechaun Crawl 2024
Mar
9

Leprechaun Crawl 2024

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at our annual Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday March 9 2024!

Millstadt Leprechaun Crawl 2024

There are a TBA # of stops at participating Millstadt businesses!

  • The fun starts at 11am - 1 pm with pre-registration and golf cart judging at the Millstadt VFW.

  • The crawl itself runs from 12 pm to 6 pm, with a lot of stops along the way.

    Be sure to have your stamped cards dropped off in the green pot of gold at any participating business by 6PM.

Prizes & Raffle

  • Including cash prizes.

  • 50/50 raffle.

2024 Leprechaun Crawl Shirts

TBA.

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Quarterly Meeting - Q1 2024
Feb
21

Quarterly Meeting - Q1 2024

Join us for the 2024 Q1 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting

February 21, 2024 from 5-7PM at Millpond Brewing.

Speakers:

Millstadt Autism Awareness Foundation, Millstadt Library, and Abilities Behavioral Services.

Event Location

Millpond Brewing (308 East Washington Millstadt, IL 62260)

 
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Trivia Night & Silent Auction: Help Maintain and Restore Old Millstadt Water Tower
Jan
27

Trivia Night & Silent Auction: Help Maintain and Restore Old Millstadt Water Tower

Trivia Night & Silent Auction: Help Maintain and Restore Old Millstadt Water Tower

Help raise money to maintain the restored Old Millstadt Water Tower at St James Parish Center Jan 27, 2024.

The cost is $120 for a table. Teams of 6-8 players. This includes a Survivor Round and 10 Milligans

The announcer reads player-friendly questions read by an experienced announcer.

Event Date

Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Doors open at 6:30PM

Trivia Starts at 7pm

Reservations

Call Betty for reservations: 618-520-3623

or

Marlanne: 618-719-1911

or

Email millstadttinman@gmail.com

Food & Drink Options

Bring your own snacks.

There will be beverages available, or you may bring your own.

Cash Prizes

The top three teams will win Cash prizes

Benefits

Restored Old Millstadt Water Tower

Res

Questions - call: 618-476-3377

Location

This event is located inside at the St. James Parish Center. 423 West Madison, Millstadt, IL 62260


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4th Annual Concordia Church Chili Challenge
Jan
20

4th Annual Concordia Church Chili Challenge

4th Annual Concordia Church Chili Challenge Men’s Fellowship Event

Delicious Chili Challenge event open to the public at Concordia Church. Chili samples, hot dogs, chili dogs & more. To benefit Millstadt Senior Center and the Men's Club for a new church playground.

Event Date

Saturday, January 20, 2024
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Eat-in or Carry-Outs

FOOD

Chili Samples (1 of each chili) - $5
16oz Chili - $5
Plain Hot Dog - $2
Chili Dog - $3
Hot Dog/Chili Combo - $7

Benefits

1/2 of the proceeds will go to the Millstadt Senior Center & 1/2 to the Men's Club for a new church playground.

Contact:

Questions - call: 618-476-3377

Location

This event is located at Concordia United Church of Christ which is on the corner of Route 163 & Concordia Church Road. 7600 State Route 163


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Annual Dinner
Jan
17

Annual Dinner

Annual Membership Dinner

The Annual Membership Dinner this year is January 17, 2024 from 5-7PM at the Quail Club. Celebrating and highlighting the many accomplishments of Millstadt Chamber of Commerce members throughout 2023.

The Theme is Black & White.. so just come in black and white apparel!

Event Schedule:

5PM - Mingle! Hit the bar and claim a seat.

6PM - Dinner is served

7PM - Presentation of speakers and Chamber awards.

Awards to be announced:

We will announce the following awards:

Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Millstadt Legacy Award!

Event Address:

Quail Club (8303 Concordia Church Rd, Belleville, IL 62223)

 
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Millstadt Homecoming 2023
Sep
2
to Sep 3

Millstadt Homecoming 2023

2023 Millstadt Homecoming Schedule


HOMECOMING PARADE:
Saturday, September 2, 5:00 pm
Theme: Animation

Parade route:

  • Starts at 100 Block of East Laurel, heads West to Tyler, then North to Madison, left on Main Street, and Ending at Liederkranz Park.


FOOD:
Food stands open 4 pm Sat / Sun

Food options:

  • Old Fashion Hand Breaded Cod

  • Chicken Plates

  • Hamburgers

  • Brats

  • and more!!

AMUSEMENTS & RIDES:
Rides by American Banner Amusements

Ride tickets:
Tickets are $1 or sheet of 24 for $20 (rides are 3-5 tickets)
Advance tickets will be available at IGA, Millstadt Pharmacy & Casey’s


LIVE MUSIC:
Saturday night - The Bobby Ford Band
Sun night - Superjam

2023 Homecoming Parking note via Millstadt Police Department:

Parking at the park itself will be limited to handicap parking, motorcycles, and golf carts/UTVs.

North Main Street will be closed between Gooding and Legion/W. Parkview Drive. Legion Drive between Jefferson and Main will be closed. West Parkview, through the park, will be closed to parking.

Please use available side streets, public lots that do not prohibit public parking, and the village park parking lot on Kalbfleisch. The weather should be good, and it is only a short walk from these locations to the park. No parking is permitted in the grass in the park.

 
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Millstadt Autism Walk 2023
Apr
22

Millstadt Autism Walk 2023

A event for all! Join us on Earth Day! The perfect day to spend at the park with friends and family! Take an educational walk through the Millstadt Village park with fun stops along the way!


Enjoy food, drinks, music, Shriners Clowns, inflatables, the bubble bus, Millstadt Tiny Library, Sensory Station, Without Limits Cheer Team, Wellness Station, and more!

Proceeds will go to:

  • Local swim instructors for adaptive swim training.

  • To help people with special needs to receive swim lessons.

  • We will continue with community training and leave sensory supplies at businesses so they can keep on hand for those who may need.

  • Scholarships for Autism Parent Training at EasterSeals Midwest.

  • And for general support of inclusive programs, families and communities.

EVENT INFO VIA Millstadt Autism Walk 2023 Facebook Event.
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Leprechaun Crawl
Mar
11

Leprechaun Crawl

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at our annual Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday March 11, 2023!

Millstadt Leprechaun Crawl 2023

There are 9 stops at participating Millstadt businesses!

  • The fun starts at 11am - 1 pm with pre-registration and golf cart judging at the Millstadt VFW.

  • The crawl itself runs from 12 pm to 6 pm, with a lot of stops along the way.

    Be sure to have your stamped cards dropped off in the green pot of gold at any participating business by 6PM.

Prizes & Raffle

  • Including cash prizes.

  • 50/50 raffle.

2023 Leprechaun Crawl Shirts

Limited edition shirts will also be available for purchase online. Don't miss out on this fun and festive event! Click the “Order Shirts” button to order one of the following Leprechaun Crawl shirt options

  • short sleeve

  • long sleeve

  • and hooded sweatshirt

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Spike’s Public House Ribbon Cutting Event
Feb
18

Spike’s Public House Ribbon Cutting Event

Spike’s Public House Ribbon Cutting Event with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the Spike’s Public House Location in Millstadt, Illinois

Join us on Saturday, February 18, 2023 for a special ribbon cutting event for Spike’s Public House! The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. followed by their 2 Year Anniversary Seafood Boil.

Support Local Business and Celebrate the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

Be there as we officially cut the ribbon for Spike’s location and mark the beginning of a new chapter for this local business in Millstadt, Illinois. Show your support for small businesses in Millstadt and celebrate the community.

Seafood Boil: Celebrate Their 2-Year Anniversary with the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, stay for the 2 Year Anniversary Seafood Boil in Millstadt, Illinois, enjoy refreshments and mingle with other members of the community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate Local Business

Don't miss this opportunity to support a local business and celebrate the community in Millstadt, Illinois. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce today and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on February 18 at Spike’s Public House in Millstadt, Illinois

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on February 18 at Spike’s Public House in Millstadt, Illinois for this special event. Be a part of the Millstadt, Illinois community and support local business.

Spike’s Public House Address in Millstadt, IL

  • 4 E Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260

 
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Quarterly Meeting with Whole Brain Digital at Millpond Brewing
Feb
15

Quarterly Meeting with Whole Brain Digital at Millpond Brewing

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting with Whole Brain Digital: Q1 2023

Learn about Digital Marketing Strategies for Local Businesses

Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Millpond Brewing for a special event focused on digital marketing strategies for local businesses. Meet with Nick Simmonds, owner of Whole Brain Digital, a digital marketing and consulting agency with clients in places like Millstadt, Belleville, Kansas City, and Nashville. Clients include rising country music star Alexandra Kay, as well as Millpond Brewing.

Network with Local Business Owners and Learn about Digital Marketing

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with other local business owners and learn about the latest digital marketing strategies and techniques that have worked in other industries and niches.

Meet with Whole Brain Digital and Learn About Their Success with Local Clients

Get a firsthand look at the success Whole Brain Digital has had with local clients such as Alexandra Kay and Millpond Brewing.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Learn about Digital Marketing for Local Businesses

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest digital marketing strategies and techniques from experts in the field. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on February 15th at Millpond Brewing

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on February 15th, 2023 at Millpond Brewing for a special event focused on digital marketing strategies for local businesses.

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Millstadt Library District - Tiny Library Open House Event - January 26, 2023
Jan
26

Millstadt Library District - Tiny Library Open House Event - January 26, 2023

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce at the Tiny Library Open House Event

New Tiny Library at the Millstadt Library

Join us January 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a Tiny Library Open House.

Explore the new Tiny Library and Learn about the Library's Upcoming Programs

Step inside and take a look and maybe a book in Millstadt’s Tiny Library, then, come inside the library to learn more about their upcoming programs and current services with some refreshments. Show your support for the local library and community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate the Community

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the new addition to the Millstadt Library and the community. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners and community members.

What is the Millstadt Tiny Library?

In Summer 2021, the Illinois State Library released a grant called The On the Road to Recovery: Transforming Library Spaces. Our library was awarded $25,000 from the grant to create a mobile library, a car hauler converted into a tiny library. The project was completed with donated labor and is now ready to take our library resources to the community.

Join us on January 26th at the Millstadt Library

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 26th at the Millstadt Library for a Open House Tiny Library. Be a part of the Millstadt community and support local library.

Address: 115 W. Laurel St. Millstadt, IL 62260

 

Rain/Snow Date: February 2nd

In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for February 2nd. Don't let the weather stop you from celebrating the new Tiny Library and supporting the Millstadt Library.

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Rae & James Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Event
Jan
21

Rae & James Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Event

Rae & James Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Event with the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the Move and New Location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois

Join us on Saturday, January 21, 2023 for a special event celebrating the move and new location of Rae and James!The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the grand opening starting at 10:00 a.m.

Support Local Business and Celebrate the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

Be there as we officially open the doors to Rae and James new location and mark the beginning of a new chapter for this local business in Millstadt, Illinois. Show your support for small businesses in Millstadt and celebrate the community.

Explore the New Location and Celebrate with the Community in Millstadt, Illinois

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, stay for the grand opening and explore the new location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois, enjoy refreshments and mingle with other members of the community.

Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and Celebrate Local Business

Don't miss this opportunity to support a local business and celebrate the community in Millstadt, Illinois. Join the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a supportive network of local business owners.

Join us on January 21st at Rae and James new location in Millstadt, Illinois

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 21st at the new location of Rae and James in Millstadt, Illinois for a special event celebrating the move of this business. Be a part of the Millstadt, Illinois community and support local business.

Rae & James Address in Millstadt, IL

  • 548 E Washington St Ste. 1, Millstadt, IL 62260

 
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Annual Dinner Millstadt Chamber of Commerce
Jan
18

Annual Dinner Millstadt Chamber of Commerce

Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2023

Celebrate the Community and Connect with Local Business Owners

Join us at Millpond Brewing on January 18, 2023 from 5-7 PM for an evening of networking, community recognition, and delicious food from Roy-El Catering.

Renew Your Membership for a Complimentary Dinner

To attend the event at no cost, renew your 2023 chamber membership and include your Annual Directory payment.

RSVP and Confirm Your Attendance

Email your RSVP to millstadtchamberofcommerce@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.

Don't Miss Out on the Community Awards

Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with local business owners and community leaders while enjoying delicious food and drinks. During the event, we will also be announcing the Community Person and Business of the Year Awards.

Recognize the Achievements of Your Peers

Be a part of recognizing the achievements of your peers and businesses that have made an impact on the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on January 18th at Millpond Brewing

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on January 18th at Millpond Brewing for an evening of networking, recognition and delicious food.

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