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!
Hardwork & Hydration
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Hard Work & Hydration
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Hard Work & Hydration
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
4th Annual Chappell Hill Wine & Cheese Stroll
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce
Come spend the day in Chappell Hill sipping and nibbling perfectly paired wine and cheese samples. Wander about town, each shop has nibbles and sips. Enjoy your day and indulge in shopping our unique shops while you’re here!
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Bee Gees Gold
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
John Acosta has portrayed Barry Gibb for over 15 years, all over the world. His zest for details is like no other, from the look to the incredible falsettos that make this music so sensational. John is joined by Eric Sean as Robin Gibb and Pete Sprague as Maurice Gibb.
Tickets: $75 – $90
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Brenham First Fridays Farmer & Artisan Market
Friday, September 5th, 2025 :: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Street Brenham
Join us on the First Friday of each month for the Brenham Farmer & Artisan Market featuring fresh, local foods and products all right on the Courthouse square in the heart of Downtown Brenham!