Upcoming events.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
Business After Hours - Q2 2024
Tasting Tour of Millstadt: 2024 Q2 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Join us June 19, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA location(s)
Event Location(s)
TBA
Quarterly Meeting - Q2 2024
Legal with Otto Faulbaum: 2024 Q2 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Meeting
Join us May 15, 2024 from 5-7PM at TBA Location.
Speakers:
Otto Faulbaum
Event Location
TBA
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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.
Business After Hours: Atkin’s Acres Educational Farm
Business after hours with Kim and Mark Atkins at Atkins Acres Educational Farm.
ADDRESS: 7101 IL-158, Millstadt, IL 62260
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Business After Hours: Millstadt IGA
Business after hours with Millstadt IGA.
*MILLSTADT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ONLY
Christmas Concert: Millstadt Community Choir
Sounds of our Village Christmas Concert by the Millstadt Community Choir.
Begins at Zion Evangelical Church
Millstadt Library Open House
Holiday open house at the Millstadt Library.
Activities include:
Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies
cookie decorating
Christmas carols
Writing letters to Santa
Millstadt Sister Cities 28th Annual Weihnachtsfest
St. Nikolaus Parade 12pm
Craft Fair
Attendance Prizes
Holiday Cookie Walk
Food served from 11:30AM- ??
Santa
Millstadt Community Chior
Waterloo German Band
Proceeds benifit the Youth Ambassadors Exchange with Gross-Bieberau, Germany.
2022 Christmas Lighted Parade
Parade begins at Frontier Park.
Lighting of the Village Christmas tree at 7PM
To participate, contact {atto French at frenchmen4@charter.net