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Calendar: Festivals

Washington County Fair

 Friday, September 18th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Thursday, September 17th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Sunday, September 13th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Monday, September 14th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Washington County Fair

 Friday, September 11th, 2026 :: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas
 Event Details

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

Chappell Hill Wine & Cheese Stroll

 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 :: 11:00am - 3:00pm
 Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce
 Event Details

Sip, stroll and shop in historic downtown Chappell Hill! Enjoy wines, cheeses and local flavors while exploring charming shops and restaurants.

Summer Sip

 Saturday, June 6th, 2026 :: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
 Main Street Brenham
 Event Details

Experience the charm of our Historic Downtown District as you browse our unique boutiques and locally-owned shops. Your ticket to the event is our signature, collectible Summer Sip glass, which grants you access to sample a wide variety of specialty cocktails at participating locations throughout the downtown area.

When: The event kicks off at 4 PM on the Downtown Square. (Glass pick-up starts at3pm.)
Pricing: In-Stores: $30 (Available at participating downtown businesses)
Online: $35
Day-of: $40 (Limited quantities available)

Don’t wait! Supplies are limited, and prices increase on the day of the event.

136th Brenham Maifest

 Friday, May 8th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 10:30pm
 Brenham Maifest Association
 Event Details

Bring the entire family and enjoy the 136th Brenham Maifest! Experience the authentic tastes and sounds of our German heritage with a colorful parade, spectacular evening performances, live entertainment, kids’ activities, carnival and lots of family fun! Don’t forget the delicious food and drinks! Free admission to the festival.

136th Brenham Maifest

 Saturday, May 9th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 10:30pm
 Brenham Maifest Association
 Event Details

Bring the entire family and enjoy the 136th Brenham Maifest! Experience the authentic tastes and sounds of our German heritage with a colorful parade, spectacular evening performances, live entertainment, kids’ activities, carnival and lots of family fun! Don’t forget the delicious food and drinks! Free admission to the festival.

Fiesta on Main

 Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 :: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
 Main Street Brenham
 Event Details

Celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo and get a head start on Mother’s Day shopping at π”½π•šπ•–π•€π•₯𝕒 π• π•Ÿ π•„π•’π•šπ•Ÿ!
π–π‘πžπ§: Saturday, May 2nd
π“π’π¦πž: 1 – 4 PM
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Stroll through dozens of participating shops to enjoy complimentary margarita and mocktail samples, paired with tasty fiesta snacks. This free-to-the-public event is the perfect time to explore our local boutiques and find that special something for Mom.
Elevate your experience with the Fiesta Passport: simply collect stamps by making a purchase at five or more stops to enter our grand prize drawing. You could win various prizes, including the ultimate rewardβ€”two tickets to our exclusive Summer Sip event! Grab your friends, head downtown, and let’s fiesta! ✨

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