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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Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Concert Series

 Saturday, July 25th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
 Main Street Brenham

Have a cool time in historic Downtown Brenham to the sounds of live music provided by a different stage band each Saturday night. No concert on July 4. Free admission, parking.

Hard Work & Hydration

 Saturday, August 1st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” — a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Hard Work & Hydration

 Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” — a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, August 7th, 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.

The Lovin’ Spoonful

 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre

In the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their hits Daydream, Do You Believe in Magic, Summer in the City, Darling Be Home Soon, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice, Coconut Grove, Younger Girl and many more.

Tickets: $85 – $100

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.

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.

Washington County Fair

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

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