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15 Fall Happenings Around Brenham

The days are getting shorter and the promise of lower temperatures means that it’s time for fall! The Fall happenings in Brenham and around Washington County make it a favorite time of year to visit. If you are looking for things to do in Brenham and Washington County this fall, here is your list!

Mark your calendar and reserve your rooms for these 15 fabulous fall happenings around Brenham in 2025:

1 . Airing of the Quilts in Chappell Hill

Quilts are hung up outside and people are walking around looking at them. White building with American flag is in the back.

September 12  Chappell Hill transforms into a colorful outdoor gallery of vintage, historic, and barn quilts. Enjoy this beloved tradition along with small-town charm. Free admission.

2 . Washington County Fair

A small boy sitting on top of a John Deere tractor overlooking the Washington County Fair grounds.

September 11-19  It’s time for the Oldest County Fair in Texas! Enjoy the kick-off parade, rodeos, contests, live music, carnival, crafts, food, livestock, commercial exhibits, demonstrations, and more bxc. This week-long event is a family favorite durning the days and evenings, then

3 . Fall Wedding Show at The Barnhill Center

Future brides browse vendors' booths at the Fall Wedding Show at The Barnhill Center in Downtown Brenham.

4. An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Live Performance

October 3  The shadows stir once more as the unrivaled master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, returns for an unforgettable evening of mystery, suspense, and dramatic storytelling. Acclaimed historical interpreter Campbell Harmon brings Edgar Allan Poe vividly to life, blending the celebrated author’s fascinating biography with dramatic reenactments of his most enduring works. Tickets required. Hosted by the Brenham Heritage Museum.

5. Pirate Fest at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten

The outdoor patio is full of adults dressed in pirate attire at Pirate Fest at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Downtown Brenham.

Oct 3  Grab your best mates–it’s time for Pirate Fest at HSF Biergarten in Downtown Brenham! The festivities will be noon til Midnight with a Pirate Market, a treasure Scavenger Hunt, two amazing bands, food vendors, a fire dancer performance and more!

6. Scarecrow Music Festival in Chappell Hill

Scenes from the Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival in Washington County, Texas. The collage shows visitors shopping at downtown storefronts decorated with fall and Halloween displays, strolling along vendor-lined streets under Texas flags, and enjoying the festival atmosphere with food booths, crafts, and family-friendly activities.
Scarecrow Festival, Downtown Chappell Hill

OCT 10-11  Visit one of the most charming communities in Texas for the Scarecrow Music Festival.  This festival in Chappell Hill is getting a reboot this year, and in addition to the shopping vendors you love, there will now be a two-day live music lineup you don’t want to miss, including Roger Creager and Bri Bagwell. There will be FREE access to the vendor areas on Main Street and in the Wine Garden. Tickets are required for access to the main stage and VIP room. boasts more than 250 exhibitors (home décor, gardening, artists, craftsmen, jewelry, clothing, etc.), delicious country-style food, live music, and tours of the National Register Chappell Hill community. A special Children’s Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train, and more.

7. Antique Shows

Scenes from La Bahia Antique Show near Burton, Texas. On the left, vendors set up booths under large white tents shaded by oak trees, displaying antiques and vintage goods. On the right, a white barn serves as part of the show venue, with shoppers browsing outside under the afternoon sunlight.
La Bahia, Burton

OCT 17- NOV 1   Round Top is just down the road, and there are several fabulous fall antique shows and year-round venues in Washington County. La Bahia Antique Show (Oct. 10-18) between Burton and Round Top is celebrating over 30 years of incredible treasures. Antiques at the Pavilions will offer a variety of dealers at the pavilions of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, Oct. 23 – Nov. 1. Look for all the antique dealers in Burton, as well as the world-renowned Leftovers Antiques, open year-round between Brenham and Burton on HWY 290 W.

8. Texas Arts & Music Festival

Scenes from the Texas Arts & Music Festival in downtown Brenham, Texas. The collage shows artists painting a large mural on a building wall, festival-goers exploring vendor booths and food stands on downtown streets, and a live band performing on an outdoor stage at night in front of a mural backdrop.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham

OCT 16-18  The Texas Arts & Music Festival is the source of Downtown Brenham’s beautiful murals! This free, family-friendly event takes place in Downtown Brenham October 16-18, and includes live music, live mural installation, a juried art show, an art village, pop-up galleries, and much more. Music headliners for Saturday night include The Guzzlers and Henry Invisible. For more info, check out our post here.

9. Out of Pocket Theatre – Almost, Maine by John Cariani

OCT 22-25  Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Ticketed event at Bobbie M. Dietrich Memorial Amphitheatre, Hohlt Park, Brenham, Texas.

10. Wine & Wander in Burton

OCT 30   Stroll through participating businesses while shopping, enjoying signature drinks, and savor Burton after hours. Start at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum and get an event map. The theme this time is GREASE so grab your 1950s attire and have fun! Hosted by Destination Burton.

11. Trick-Or-Treat Events

Families and children in costumes line up outside shops in downtown Brenham, Texas, during a trick-or-treat event. The storefronts are decorated for fall, and people carry candy bags while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Downtown Brenham

OCT 31   Join us for spooktacular free family-friendly events in Historic Downtown Brenham, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2:00-5:00; in Burton, TBA; in Chappell Hill, TBA. Grab the kids and costumes and head to Washington County for Trick-or-Treating in your favorite communities. There will be plenty of family fun to sink your fangs into!

12. Fall Festival of Roses at Antique Rose Emporium

Scenes from the Antique Rose Emporium’s Fall Festival of Roses in Independence, Texas. The collage shows visitors walking through blooming gardens, an audience attending an indoor gardening seminar, and rows of rose plants on display in the outdoor nursery surrounded by landscaped grounds.
Antique Rose Emporium, Independence

NOV 6 – 8    The experts at Antique Rose Emporium host the Fall Festival of Roses during the first weekend of November. Explore the inspiring display gardens and attend seminars to grow your gardening knowledge. In addition to the seminars and endless fall garden inspiration, enjoy food trucks and shopping in the heart of Independence, Texas.

13. Christmas Magic at Hermann Furniture & The Giddings Stone Mansion

Holiday scenes in Washington County, Texas. On the left, a shop owner stands behind a festive Christmas display filled with holiday décor, table settings, and greenery. On the right, a historic two-story mansion is decorated for Christmas with red bows, garlands, and wreaths along the balconies and columns.
Christmas Magic, Brenham

NOV 6-8  The oldest furniture store in Texas will be decked wall to wall with all the seasonal decor. There will be door prizes, pop-up shops, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Designers will be on hand to help with floral or any interior decor needs. Entry is free. The festivities this year will include a luncheon at the Giddings Stone Mansion on Saturday, November 7, from 11:30 – 12:30. Tickets are required for the luncheon and sell out quickly, so call early for a reservation: 979-836-7237.

14. Weekly Fall Happenings

Children ride brightly painted wooden horses on the antique carousel at Fireman’s Park in Brenham, Texas, while parents stand nearby. The indoor carousel is decorated with string lights and a red canopy overhead.
Antique Carousel, Brenham

15. WEEKLY EVENTS    Some of our favorite fall happenings are so good, we have to share them every week! Antique carousel rides ($1 each); free entry to the Brenham Fire Museum (Fridays, 11:00-3:00 & Saturdays, 11:00-2:00); and the live demonstrations every weekend at Barrington Living History Farm, which is located within Washington-on-the-Brazos historical site; Chappell Hill Farmer’s Market every Saturday in downtown Chappell Hill.

In addition to these fall happenings around Brenham, we have many daily events that include visiting Blue Bell Creamery, live music, theatre, and retail specials. See our full calendar of events here. Fall is prime time to visit the area, so make reservations with your favorite lodging partner soon!

Texas Arts and Music Festival

The tenth annual Texas Arts & Music Festival in historic Downtown Brenham is just around the corner! Join us October 17-19, 2025, for a family-friendly weekend of art, music, street food, and activities in the streets of Downtown Brenham.

Nighttime scene of downtown Brenham, Texas, during a community event. People stroll along the streets lined with historic buildings, vendor tents, and shops lit up with colorful signs and string lights, creating a lively festival atmosphere.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham

Each year the Texas Arts & Music Festival brings live music and world-renowned mural artists for live art installations for the public to enjoy. This year, the festival will host a juried art show and art auction alongside the expected slate of activities.  The show is eligible for any artist to enter and will be open during festival operating hours on Saturday and Sunday, with an added invite-only opening Friday evening.

Live band performing on an outdoor stage at the Texas Arts and Music Festival in downtown Brenham, Texas. Musicians play guitar, fiddle, bass, and drums in front of colorful mural backdrops, with banners and festival signage displayed behind them.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham

Texas Arts and Music Festival will feature live music throughout the day on Saturday, October 19 with Brenham Children’s Chorus starting things off from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Willow Creek Junction will follow from 4 to 5:30 p.m.  Based out of Magnolia, the band offers a balanced repertoire of original compositions and cover renditions embodying the essence of Texas Country.

Next, Shekere will play from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This group brings the infectious rhythms of Latin music straight from Texas to the stage! With vibrant percussion, irresistible grooves, and soulful melodies, they create a high-energy, dance-worthy experience that celebrates the spirit of Latin culture. If you’re ready to move, Shekere will take you there.

This year’s headliner will be Shinyribs, playing from 8 to 9:30 p.m.  This group defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orlesans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots- rock. This nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup was named ‘Best Austin Band’ at the Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards in 2017 and 2018.

The concert, along with the festival, are family-friendly and FREE to the public. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music and delicious food and refreshments from local restaurants and food trucks.

Artist painting a large colorful mural of a longhorn cow on a downtown Brenham wall, standing on a yellow lift with paint supplies. The mural features bold lettering, bright colors, and detailed artwork in progress.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Aerial view of a nighttime concert in downtown Brenham, Texas, with crowds gathered in the street listening to live music on an outdoor stage. Colorful murals and building lights illuminate the scene, while food trucks and vendor tents line the area.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Artists and volunteers paint a large outdoor mural of bluebonnets in downtown Brenham, Texas. Buckets of paint and supplies line the sidewalk as children and adults add colorful details to the floral artwork.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham

The Children’s Business Fair is on Saturday from 10am – 1pm. The Art Village will be open on Saturday, 10am-8pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Artists and Craftsmen from across Texas will be set up offering their unique handmade creations to the public.

Art Village at the Texas Arts and Music Festival in Brenham, Texas. The collage shows colorful vendor booths displaying handmade clothing, shoes, ceramics, photography, and unique art pieces. Shoppers browse stalls filled with paintings, textiles, and crafts under tents in a lively outdoor market setting.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Scenes from the Texas Arts and Music Festival in downtown Brenham, Texas. On the left, artists work on scaffolding and ladders to paint a colorful mural on the side of a building. On the right, a live band performs on an outdoor stage at night in front of a mural backdrop decorated with string lights.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Colorful mural in downtown Brenham, Texas, featuring large flowers and the words “KEEP Growing.” On the left, an artist works on the mural from scaffolding, and on the right, the completed artwork is shown in full against a bright blue sky.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Artist paints a large downtown Brenham mural featuring a pink bear and a pop art-style woman with blonde hair on the side of a building. A ladder and paint supplies are set up while pedestrians walk by on the street.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Artist working on a large black-and-white mural in downtown Brenham, Texas, depicting two armadillos with cosmic designs of planets and stars on their shells. Paint supplies, ladders, and chairs are set up in front of the wall under a bright blue sky.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Shoppers stroll through vendor booths set up along a downtown street during a daytime market in Brenham, Texas. Tents display handmade goods, crafts, and local products, while families and visitors explore the lively outdoor event under a sunny sky.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Artist on a ladder painting a colorful mural in downtown Brenham, Texas, featuring a large cardinal bird, flowers, and green leaves. The artist is adding the words “love yourself” to the vibrant wall art.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Children draw colorful chalk art on the street during a downtown Brenham festival. A box of chalk sits nearby while families and visitors browse vendor booths set up under tents in front of historic brick buildings.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Artist on a lift paints a large mural of a tree with sprawling branches on the side of a downtown Brenham building. A couple walks by on the street, with historic storefronts and parked cars lining the block under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Crowds enjoy a downtown Brenham street festival with rows of vendor tents selling art, crafts, and local goods. Families and visitors browse booths and gather on the sidewalks in front of historic brick buildings under a clear sky.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham
Mural in downtown Brenham, Texas, depicting Sam Houston holding the Texas and United States flags. The artwork, also features a black bird, a mockingbird, and red stars against the yellow wall of a historic building.
Texas Arts & Music Festival, Downtown Brenham

The Texas Arts & Music Festival is the perfect weekend to enjoy all that historic Downtown Brenham has to offer! Check out our lodging partners, and plan your weekend now.

For more information, visit the TAMF website.

Photography by Natalie Lacy Lange