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Annual Events

Follow links for up to date information on annual events in the area.

1. Bluebonnet Festival (Chappell Hill) APRIL
A major spring festival celebrating Texas bluebonnets, with arts & crafts vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Website: https://chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com/bluebonnet-festival/

2. Brenham Maifest (Brenham) JANUARY/MAY
A long-running German heritage celebration featuring a parade, music, carnival rides, food, and cultural events.
Website: https://www.brenhammaifest.com/

3. Burton Cotton Gin Festival (Burton) APRIL/DECEMBER
Hosted by the Texas Cotton Gin Museum; includes folk-life demonstrations, tours, a parade, vintage tractors, music, and food.
Website: https://www.texascottonginmuseum.org/

4. Washington County Fair (Brenham) MONTHLY EVENTS (CALENDAR IN LINK)
The oldest county fair in Texas with rodeos, concerts, a carnival, livestock shows, and food.
Website: https://www.washingtoncofair.com/

5. Texas Arts & Music Festival (Brenham) OCTOBER
A fall festival featuring live music, street art, professional muralists, food trucks, and family activities.
Website: https://visitbrenhamtexas.com/things/annual/annual-events-fall/

6. La Bahia Antiques Show (Burton/Washington) MARCH
A major regional antiques show held twice a year (spring & fall) with quality antique dealers.
Website: https://labahiaantiques.com/

7. Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade (Brenham) DECEMBER
A holiday tradition with a lighted parade, caroling, shopping, and downtown festivities.
Website: https://cityofbrenham.org/

8. Airing of the Quilts (Chappell Hill). SEPTEMBER
A quilt display event around historic buildings, plus vendors and activities.
Website: https://chappellhilltx.com/

9. Hot Nights, Cool Tunes (Downtown Brenham) MONTHLY EVENTS
A popular outdoor concert series held on several Saturday nights.
Website: https://visitbrenhamtexas.com/things/annual/annual-events-summer/

10. Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade & Festivities JULY
A classic small-town 4th of July celebration with a parade, food, and family activities.
Website: https://chappellhilltx.com/

For additional events please follow the link: https://visitbrenhamtexas.com/things/annual

Had a blast exploring the area on winter break! Loved the Christmas Parade in Brenham.

Amy K,

El Paso, TX

★★★★★

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