News For Downtown San Marcos
Help Us Welcome 6,000 Freshmen Downtown
The City of San Marcos is hosting an interactive event,
Friday, August 21, from 3-6pm, in downtown San Marcos. Introduce your business to 6,000 incoming Texas State University freshmen! Here’s how to be involved:
- Be a stop on the QR scavenger hunt, where students will come to your business and scan a large QR code to enter to win prizes.
- Contribute a door prize or gift certificate.
- Set up a booth on the Square during the block party to advertise (no commerce at the event). Free for downtown businesses!
- The Main Street Program is also seeking food vendors willing to pass out samples or coupons.
To participate, notify the Main Street program via email or call 512-393-8430. The event is sponsored by the City of San Marcos Main Street Program, Keep San Marcos Beautiful and Community Services.
Small Business Training
This hands-on Marketing to Locals workshop will teach you how to most effectively reach the perfect employee.
Workshop cost is $5 for downtown businesses or $25 for the general public. An advanced ticket purchase is required. The ticket price includes lunch from a downtown business! Register now https://mainstreettrainings.splashthat.com/
Upcoming Events
Home Brew Supply Grand Opening | Saturday, July 28th | 12-7pm | 130 E. San Antonio
City Council Meeting | Tuesday, July 21st | 5:00 p.m. | City Hall
City Council Budget Workshop | Thursday, July 23rd | 5:30 p.m. | City Hall
Texas Main Street Manager Training | Aug 4-7th | Downtown
Art Squared | Saturday, August 8th | 9am-4pm. |Courthouse lawn
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting | Wednesday, Aug19 | 5:30 p.m. | Main Street Program Office | 317 N. LBJ Drive
