Family, friends and visitors all enjoy popular events that are planned throughout the year. Wine Walks, Fun Runs, Festivals and Fairs put smiles on faces young and young at heart!

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“Washington County Fair: A Texas Tradition” Temporary Exhibit

 Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

Experience Washington County’s agricultural heritage in retrospect through photographs, artifacts, and an abbreviated history of the Oldest County Fair in the State! The newest temporary exhibit: “Washington County Fair: A Texas Tradition,” will be on display from August 12 – September 19, 2026 at the Brenham Heritage Museum.

Museum hours are 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday – Saturday. Regular admission rates apply. Please visit the Brenham Heritage Museum website for more details.

Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, September 4th, 2026 :: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
 Main Street Brenham

First Fridays Farmers & Artisan Market is an open-air market with local artisan/craft, cottage food, farm-to-market, small business, and retail vendors.

Beyond the Hive – Informative Lunch Workshop

 Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 :: 11:30am - 1:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

Join the Brenham Heritage Museum and the Texas Master Naturalist Gideon Lincecum Chapter for Beyond the Hive, an informative lunch workshop presented by Texas Master Naturalist Tom Shaughnessy. Learn why pollinators are essential to our food supply, ecosystems, and natural resources, with a special focus on Texas pollinators and the vital role bees play in agriculture. You’ll also discover practical ways to support pollinators through native plants, nesting habitats, water sources, and land management practices that benefit wildlife and create healthier landscapes.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tegeler Bus Depot Gallery, 313 E. Alamo St., Brenham. Admission is $15 per person and includes lunch. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Washington County Fair

 Friday, September 11th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm

“Oldest County Fair in Texas.” Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun! Entertainment, carnival, crafts, food, livestock, commercial exhibits and attractions.