Events in Brenham

Brenham is a bustling town with a rich German and Czech heritage and plenty to see and do. Part of its unique brand of Texan charm is the events held in Brenham and in the neighboring towns, such as the Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas and the Brenham Maifest. These events offer a fun and exciting way to get to know the area, its people, and its history. Read on to learn about many of the annual events in Brenham.  

January

Brenham Uptown Swirl Wine Walk
Spend an afternoon and evening sipping wines from around the world at the Uptown Swirl while shopping at unique boutiques in Downtown Brenham. The purchase of a wristband counts as your admission to this event, held on the second Saturday of January.

115 West Main Street
Brenham, TX 77833

 

 

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March

Texas Ranger Day
Celebrate Burton's Texas Ranger history, experience 1880s Texas Ranger camp life and displays, demonstrations by the Texas Rangers, and more.

Downtown Burton
Burton, TX 77835

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April

Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas
The Bluebonnet Festival of Texas in Chappell Hill is an annual celebration of the state’s official flower. Delicious country-style food, live entertainment and music, and more than 400+ vendors showing their wares are on hand at the festival.

Downtown Chappell Hill
Chappell Hill, TX 77426

 

Burton Cotton Gin Festival
Travel to Burton for the annual Cotton Gin Festival, a celebration of an era when cotton was king. The festival, held at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, features fun for the whole family. Cotton gin tours, a parade, live music, folk life demonstrations, children’s activities, contests, and more make up this April festival.

307 North Main Street
Burton, TX 77835

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May

Brenham Maifest
Enjoy delicious food, festive music, and a full day of fun at the Maifest, an annual festival honoring Brenham’s rich German heritage. A colorful parade kicks off the annual event which includes German music, dancers, children’s carnival, home brew contests, and more.

901 North Park Street
Brenham, TX 77833

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June

Two events celebrate the rich African American heritage and culture of the Brazos Valley. Washington-on-the-Brazos recognizes this date in history on the third Saturday with the 2025 theme, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The focus is on African American churches in the Brazos Valley and their importance to community, religion, music, and history. In Brenham, the Juneteenth Heritage Association celebrates with a downtown parade and other events on the Saturday nearest Juneteenth.

115 West Main Street
Brenham, TX 77833

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July

Hot Nights Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series
Held four Saturday evenings in July. Bring out your lawn chairs to Brenham’s courthouse square to enjoy evenings of great music, tasty food, and refreshing drinks at the Hot Nights Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series. Admission to this event, held in Downtown Brenham, is free to the public.

100 East Main Street
Brenham, TX 77833

Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade
Celebrate our nation’s independence at “the biggest little small town parade” in the country. Have your kiddos join the World Famous Marching Kazoo Band.

Downtown Chappell Hill, TX

 

 

 

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August

Wine and Cheese Stroll
Grab some friends and cool off with the annual Wine and Cheese Stroll while exploring the local shops and restaurants.

Downtown Chappell Hill, TX

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September

Washington County Fair
The “Oldest County Fair in Texas” includes shows, rodeos, music, and fun! Entertainment, carnival, crafts, food, livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions are just part of the fare.

1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-4112

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October

Scarecrow Festival
The Scarecrow Festival in Chappell Hill is a family friendly event that includes delicious country-style food, live music, and children's activities. More than 400 vendors showing their arts and crafts, jewelry, and clothing will be on hand for those wanting to purchase souvenirs.

Downtown Chappell Hill, TX
 

Texas Arts and Music Festival
Enjoy live music, brews, an arts village and live mural installations around Downtown Brenham the third weekend. Free admission.

Historic Downtown 
Brenham, TX 77833

 

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November

Christmas Magic
Giddings Stone Mansion is filled with various holiday themes created by Jennifer Hermann and  brought to you by the Heritage Society of Washington County and Hermann Furniture.
For luncheon reservations, 1-888-836-7237.

2200 Century Circle
Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-1690

 

Fall Festival of Roses
The first weekend of November brings the Fall Festival of Roses hosted by the Antique Rose Emporium. Tours of the gardens and special seminars by expert speakers are a part of the event.

10000 FM 50
Brenham, TX 77833

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December

Brenham Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade 
Enjoy holiday shopping as you stroll along the beautifully lighted downtown streets of Brenham. Saturday’s lighted parade is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit.

Downtown Brenham
979-337-7250

115 West Main Street
Brenham, TX 77833
979-337-7580
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