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, August 18th, 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.

Brian Black and Craig Howell at Bluebonnet Opry

 Thursday, August 20th, 2026 :: 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Silver Wings Ballroom is the location for a great evening of music and dancing at the Bluebonnet Opry. Doors and Grill open at 5:30pm, and the show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 and there are door prizes. Proceeds benefit Hospice Brazos Valley. For more information, call 936-870-8189.

Mini Cow Cuddles at Milk & Honey Ranch

 Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 :: 9:00am - 11:00am
 Milk & Honey Ranch

Mini Cow Cuddles: Sweet Moo-rning!
Join us for Mini Cow Cuddles with a sweet summer twist at Milk & Honey Ranch. Guests will enjoy a mini highland cow cuddles experience and receive one ice cream sandwich per guest.
Date: August 22, 2026 (9am – 11am)

Undertold Texas: Part II – presented by Mike Vance

 Monday, August 24th, 2026 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Brenham Heritage Museum

Author Mike Vance returns to the Brenham Heritage Museum on Monday, August 24, 2026, to present the second installment of “Undertold Texas.” The program will explore lesser-known stories from Texas history, including a Texas German Civil War story, the early days of Texas aviation, an emerging 19th-century technology, and the first declaration of Texas independence.

Details:
This program will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Members-Only Reception: 5:30 p.m. on the museum’s main floor
Food and refreshments will be provided. Copies of Undertold Texas: Volume II and Volume I will be available for sale before and after the lecture.

Location: Brenham Heritage Museum
105 S. Market St., Brenham, TX 77833
Admission: free for members and $15 for non-members

RSVPs encouraged. Please visit: www.bhmtexas.org/programs to reserve your seat.