Discover Jasper County

10/08/2026

🎄⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! 🎨

The countdown is on! You have just 7 days left to submit your design for our Christmas Card Design Contest and a chance to win $250! 💰

We're looking for a design that captures the magic of Christmas in Jasper County! Whether it's a local landmark, a favorite holiday tradition, or something unique to our community, we want to see your creativity shine. ✨

🎨 Who: Anyone ages 14+, limit of three entries per person
🏆 Prize: $250 for the winning design
📅 Deadline: October 15 at 8pm

📧 Email your design to [email protected]
📍 Or drop it off at the Jasper County Welcome Center

Don't let the deadline sneak up on you! There's still time to turn your holiday inspiration into a winning design. 🎄❤️

🎄✨ Calling all artists and creatives! ✨🎨

We’re getting into the holiday spirit and need YOUR creativity! We’re hosting a Christmas Card Design Contest and are looking for an original design that captures what makes Jasper County special during the Christmas season. Think local landmarks, traditions, scenery, history, or anything that feels like Christmas right here at home!

Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love getting creative, we’d love to see what you come up with!
- Open to anyone 14 years or older
- Limit of up to 3 designs per person
- $250 prize for the winning design
- Winner authorizes the use the selected design for the purpose of resale to Jasper County Economic Development
- Submissions are open now through October 15

Designs can be submitted in one of two ways:
- Email your design to [email protected]
- Drop off your design in person at the Jasper County Welcome Center, open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 am-4 pm, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, and October 15th 9am-8pm (Open late for Third Thursdays in Downtown Rensselaer).

Grab your pencils, paints, markers, camera, or favorite design tools and show us what Christmas in Jasper County looks like to you! ❤️🎄

Register here: https://forms.gle/K4DkV3XZpqiTTuwC7

10/07/2026

🍂 Discover your new fall favorites at the Jasper County Welcome Center! 🎃

Our vendors are stocked with plenty of seasonal finds to get you in the fall spirit! From cozy decor and cute accessories to locally made goodies and unique gifts, there’s always something new to discover.

Stop in, browse what’s new, and support some of our amazing local vendors while you’re here! 🧡🍁

10/06/2026

🚶‍♀️ Only TWO Historic Walking Tours left this year!

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about the history of Downtown Rensselaer, now’s your chance! Join the Jasper County Historical Society for one of the final tours of the season:

📅 Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AM
📅 Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Jasper County Welcome Center
✨ Free to attend!

Come take a walk through downtown and hear the stories behind some of Rensselaer’s historic places before tours wrap up for the year!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/inYkMMWho67qxwsq9

10/01/2026

Only two weeks left to enter our Christmas card design contest!!🎄

🎄✨ Calling all artists and creatives! ✨🎨

We’re getting into the holiday spirit and need YOUR creativity! We’re hosting a Christmas Card Design Contest and are looking for an original design that captures what makes Jasper County special during the Christmas season. Think local landmarks, traditions, scenery, history, or anything that feels like Christmas right here at home!

Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love getting creative, we’d love to see what you come up with!
- Open to anyone 14 years or older
- Limit of up to 3 designs per person
- $250 prize for the winning design
- Winner authorizes the use the selected design for the purpose of resale to Jasper County Economic Development
- Submissions are open now through October 15

Designs can be submitted in one of two ways:
- Email your design to [email protected]
- Drop off your design in person at the Jasper County Welcome Center, open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 am-4 pm, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, and October 15th 9am-8pm (Open late for Third Thursdays in Downtown Rensselaer).

Grab your pencils, paints, markers, camera, or favorite design tools and show us what Christmas in Jasper County looks like to you! ❤️🎄

Register here: https://forms.gle/K4DkV3XZpqiTTuwC7

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

🎓 It’s more than just a Career Fair!

This year, students can take their career exploration one step further through our Career Discovery Meetings!

These small-group sessions are for students interested in learning more about a specific industry or career path. Students can dive deeper, hear directly from professionals in the field, ask questions, and better understand what a career in that industry could look like.

Our goal is to give students more than an introduction to potential careers—we want to give them the chance to explore their interests, make meaningful connections, and leave with a clearer idea of the opportunities available to them after high school.

We’re excited to make this year’s Career Fair an even more valuable experience for our students! 💼

09/29/2026

🍂🧘‍♀️🍷 W**E & UNWIND IS BACK! 🍷🧘‍♀️🍂

Stretch, sip, laugh, and soak up all the cozy fall vibes at W**e & Unwind on October 18th at 12PM CST with April Rentschler! 🍁✨

For just $20 per person, you’ll get a fun, all-levels yoga class PLUS a complimentary glass of w**e to enjoy after class! 🧘‍♀️🍷

We can't wait to fill the room with good people, good energy, and lots of fall fun!

🍂 October 18th
🧘‍♀️ Yoga with April Rentschler
🍷 $20/person
🍷 Complimentary glass of w**e with your ticket
🎟️ Tickets available through Eventbrite
🔞 21+ event
👥 16 guests max

🚨 CLASS MINIMUM ALERT! 🚨
We need at least 5 people signed up through Eventbrite to host the class. Once we hit that magic number, we’re officially ON! 🎉

Spots are limited to just 16 guests, so grab your ticket early to make sure you have a spot. If we reach the minimum and still have room, we’ll open remaining spots to walk-ins!

Come stretch out the stress, sip some w**e, and make a Sunday out of it. Stay afterward for lunch, w**e, and some good old-fashioned downtime with friends. 🍷🍁

So… LET’S GO! Grab your people and let’s fill this class up! 🧘‍♀️🍷🍂

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001002137258?aff=oddtdtcreator