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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1850 Independence Day Picnic

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at some yard games and races (don’t miss the “pig bladder” toss)! Next, head over to Independence Hall for an ongoing game of “rounders” (like baseball), with hourly readings of the Declaration of Independence followed by musket salutes! Contact Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x.248 for more information.

Mini Cow Cuddles at Milk & Honey Ranch

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 9:00am - 11:00am

Join us for Mini Cow Cuddles with a patriotic Red, White & Moo twist. Guests will enjoy a mini highland cow cuddles experience and receive one hot dog per guest.

Stars over Washington County with Escape: A Tribute to Journey

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Gates at Washington County Expo open at 6 p.m. Free admission to the July 4 celebration. Vendors, patriotic music and presentations. Concert begins at 8 p.m. with Escape: A Tribute to Journey. Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m.

Dedication of America 250 Plaque

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremony to honor our American Revolutionary War Patriots with a bronze plaque. Staged speakers and music. Sponsored by the Captain Jabez Deming Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

American Legion Fourth of July Celebration n Burton

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 11:00am - 1:30pm

American Legion Fourth of July celebration: BBQ beef & pork with all the trimmings for $18. Serving begins at 11am and goes until 1:30pm. Includes live auction, silent auction, cake walk, bingo and raffle.

Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 11:00am

Celebrate 250 years of American independence at the “Biggest Little Small Town Parade” in Texas! Head to downtown Chappell Hill this July 4th for a patriotic celebration like no other. Enjoy the famous Marching Kazoo Band, amazing parade entries, and a small town tradition with big spirit. Face painter, food trucks, live music by Rob Moorman & Company, and Paul Revere’s Scavenger Hunt immediately following the parade. Over $850 in prize money.

Thomas Jefferson Living History Program

 Sunday, July 5th, 2026 :: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Washington County Historical Commission is proud to partner with The Barnhill Center to present a special presentation of a Thomas Jefferson living-history presentation on Sunday, July 5th at 3pm at The Barnhill Center in Brenham.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a remarkable living-history presentation featuring an actor portraying Thomas Jefferson. In this engaging and inspiring program, “Jefferson” will take audiences back to the summer of 1776 and describe, in his own words, how he drafted the Declaration of Independence — the ideas that shaped it, the debates that surrounded it, and the enduring principles of liberty that continue to define America today. Perfect for history lovers, students, and patriotic Americans of all ages, this special America 250 event offers a rare opportunity to experience the birth of the nation through the eyes of one of its Founding Fathers.