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 Fall Wedding Show

Join the Washington County Wedding Group at The Barnhill Center in Brenham, Texas, on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, from 1pm to 4pm for the Fall Wedding Show! This FREE event, sponsored by The Barnhill Center and Visit Brenham, invites brides, grooms, bridal parties, and guests to explore everything Washington County has to offer for their special day. Sample offerings from local eateries, pastry chefs, wedding venues, and photographers, and enjoy door prizes while touring this stunning venue. Discover how you can plan the perfect wedding right here in Washington County!

Washington County Fair

The Washington County Fair is the oldest county fair in Texas and has become one of Washington County’s premiere festivals! It offers several days of exciting events such as a rodeo, carnival, live music & concerts, food, a variety of livestock shows, arts and crafts, special attractions, contests, commercial exhibits and more… September 12 – 20, 2025

A full list of events happening at the Washington County Fair will be updated on their website!

James Margolis Live at Grapevine on Main

Live music from 6 – 9pm on the deck under the trees, with an always present cool breeze. Wagyu burgers, Artisan thin-crust pizzas, charcuterie boards and other light bite menu items available.

Annual Quilt Extravaganza at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm

Come spend the day at the farm, admire our beautiful quilts on display and engage in some of activities! Flower Pounding, Paint a Barn Quilt, and shop your heart out..15% off CHLF products all day! We will have live Lavender plants available for purchase…Fall is the best time to plant your Lavender plants! See y’all September 13th!

Washington County Fair

The Washington County Fair is the oldest county fair in Texas and has become one of Washington County’s premiere festivals! It offers several days of exciting events such as a rodeo, carnival, live music & concerts, food, a variety of livestock shows, arts and crafts, special attractions, contests, commercial exhibits and more… September 12 – 20, 2025

A full list of events happening at the Washington County Fair will be updated on their website!

Annual Airing of the Quilts

Take a step back in time and take in our collections of quilts, hanging all about town. Also view vintage quilts at our Chappell Hill Historical Museum. Be sure to view the wonderful quilts make by the Quilt Guild as gifts to our Veterans. The Quilt Guild also offers quilts for sale!

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm