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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Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

 Saturday, June 27th, 2026 :: 11:00am - 5:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Join us for our Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration!

This year’s focus will be Charting New Ground: African American Trailblazers.

In addition to the speakers there will be Cultural Heritage Booths, Food Vendors, and Craft Vendors in the Conference Center.

Schedule of Events:

11:30-12:15 Welcome and Prayer/Millican MBC Choir “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

12:15-12:45 Speaker, Dr. Christine Nix 1st Female African American Texas Ranger

1:00-2:00 Performance by the Fantasy Band

2:15-2:45 Speaker, Lori A. Moore Bartley, Descendant of TX State Senator Matthew Gaines

2:45-3:15 Performance by Christina Williams

3:30-4:00 Speaker Tabitha W. Snoddy, Descendant of TX Congressman R.J. Moore

4:15-4:45 Performance by Tamesha Pruett-Ray

Mat & Savanna Shaw

 Saturday, June 27th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre

This amazing father/daughter duo performs favorite uplifting songs for America’s 250th birthday. Good Morning America said, “this father-daughter duo’s music is bringing hope.” Their eight albums hit the top 10 across iTunes and Amazon charts, and #1 on worldwide Billboard charts.

Tickets: $80 – $95

The Juneteenth Griot at the Brenham Heritage Museum

 Sunday, June 28th, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth at the Brenham Heritage Museum! 🎉

Join us for a FREE special guest performance by Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed.: The Juneteenth Griot!

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Brenham Heritage Museum | 105 South Market Street, Brenham, TX 77833

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, music, and living history as Kijana brings the spirit of Juneteenth to life.

What is a Griot?
A griot (GREE-oh) is a West African historian, storyteller, musician, and poet who preserves culture and history through spoken word and song. Kijana Wiseman is an internationally traveled performer and educator who has performed in 23 countries across 3 continents, sharing powerful stories that honor heritage and inspire future generations.

✨ Refreshments provided
🎶 Powerful storytelling & song
🖤 A celebration of freedom & heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all generations

Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, July 3rd, 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.