CAMERON — The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce is the engine behind much of what brings people — and customers — to downtown Cameron. Here's what the Chamber does for local businesses, everything it has on the calendar right now, and how to get involved.

What the Chamber does for your business

The Chamber exists to bring customers through your door. Its biggest tool is the monthly Sip, Shop, Stroll, & Stay Awhile Market, held on the Second Saturday of each month on the Downtown Square in front of the Milam County Courthouse (102 S. Fannin Ave.). The market gathers local artisans, makers, food vendors, small businesses, and community organizations for a day of shopping and entertainment — and the Chamber actively recruits vendors, with a vendor guide, application, indemnity agreement, and even an interactive vendor map on its website.

Beyond the market, the Chamber promotes its members through cameron-tx.com — including member news and market postings, hot deals, and job postings — and works with partners like Cameron Economic Development on tourism promotion, including professional photography of downtown market and business activity for upcoming tourism websites.

The Chamber also puts on the community events that fill the square: Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Parade, Festival & Fireworks (see below). And each year it hosts an Evening of Appreciation honoring the businesses that invest in Cameron.

Business of the Month: Know a Cameron business that deserves the spotlight? The Chamber accepts Business of the Month nominations every single month. Send your nomination to Tammy at the Chamber of Commerce before the 5th of the month, every month.

Coming up: October through December

Hamburger Supper: Franklin vs. Cameron — Friday, Oct. 2, 5:30–7:00 p.m., C.H. Yoe High Cafeteria. Tickets $15; drive-thru, pick-up, and dine-in options. Hosted by the Methodist Men of First Methodist Church of Cameron.

Sip, Shop, Stroll, & Stay Awhile Market — Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Downtown Cameron Square. The October edition of the Chamber's monthly Second Saturday market: local artisans, makers, food vendors, small businesses, and community organizations. Vendors can apply now through the Chamber's website. The next market follows on Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (No December market is currently listed.)

Homecoming Friday Spaghetti Supper — Friday, Oct. 16, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Yoe High School Cafeteria. Admission $15, supporting the Cameron Rotary Club.

Trunk or Treat 2026 — Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:00–7:00 p.m., downtown square. The Chamber's annual Halloween event; registration is open now. Decorated vehicles, trunks, or tents are reserved for current Chamber members only. The traditional best trunk/tent competition will be judged live that evening on originality, creativeness, best theme, and crowd favorite. Participating businesses provide their own treats. Also back: the annual Halloween Costume Photo Contest — one photo per child, uploaded by Wednesday, Nov. 5 at noon.

Editor's note: The Chamber's email announcement lists "Friday, Oct. 31," but Oct. 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday, and the Chamber's online calendar lists Saturday. Confirm the day before publishing.

Double Rib Cook Off — Saturday, Nov. 21, 5:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Cameron Fiesta Grounds. Hosted by San Andres Masonic Lodge No. 170, supporting local high school scholarships and teacher honorariums. Entry fees $65–$125 (spares, baby backs, chicken wings); register at ribcookoffassociation.com. Trailers welcome, no hookups.

2026 Cameron Christmas Parade, Festival & Fireworks — Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:00–9:00 p.m., Downtown Square. This year's theme: "Wrapped in Christmas Spirit." Co-hosted by EBCO General Contractors and the Chamber. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with shopping, dining, and festival vendors; the parade steps off at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks follow after Santa passes through the square (sponsored by EBCO, subject to burn-ban conditions; no personal fireworks). Open to businesses, organizations, churches, schools, families, and community groups — parade entries may opt into judging. The Chamber is seeking parade entries, sponsors, and food vendors now.

Get connected

Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce, 212 South Houston Avenue, Cameron, Texas 76520. Executive Director Tammy Phuong. Phone: (254) 697-4979. Email: chamber@cameron-tx.com. Web: cameron-tx.com.