Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas

09/04/2026

The colorful murals around Downtown Brenham are thanks to the Texas Arts & Music Festival! Plan your fall trip to Brenham to experience this FREE, family-friendly festival that features live mural installation, a juried art exhibit, live music, an art village, and more!
⭐️ Travel Tip: Book lodging now, as this coincides with other big events around Brenham and surrounding counties.
Mural Tyler Kay
Photo Natalie Lacy Lange

09/01/2026

Happening this week and beyond in Brenham/Washington County...
Chappell Hill Chamber Of Commerce
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Destination Burton
Texas Cotton Gin Museum
Downtown Brenham
Texas Arts and Music Festival
Barnhill Center at historic Simon Theatre
Brenham Heritage Museum
Washington County Fair

08/31/2026

One of the kick-off events for the Washington Count Fair is the parade in Downtown Brenham on Saturday, September 12, 10:00am. Bring the family and make it a weekend with other events throughout the day including a beanbag tournament, car & truck show, BBQ cook-off, ranch rodeo, opening ceremonies and live music by Black Cat Choir! Book your lodging today and join us for the oldest county fair in Texas!

08/31/2026

Tips & itinerary for a wedding weekend--or any weekend visit to Brenham and Washington County!

The perfect wedding weekend itinerary for your guests coming to Brenham, Texas to celebrate this milestone with you.

08/28/2026

Come get your small town fix this weekend in Brenham! Check our highlights or calendar of events for things to do this weekend!
Photo Natalie Lacy Lange

08/27/2026

There's a lake for that. 90 minutes from Houston.

08/26/2026

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Brenham/Washington County! Lodging fills up quickly during the fall season, so book your trip today!

1 . Airing of the Quilts in Chappell Hill, Sept. 12
2 . Washington County Fair, Sept. 11-19
3 . Fall Wedding Show at The Barnhill Center, Sept. 13
4. An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Live Performance, Oct. 3
5. Pirate Fest at Home Sweet Farm Biergarten, Oct. 3
6. Scarecrow Music Festival in Chappell Hill, Oct. 10-11
7. Antique Shows, Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
8. Texas Arts & Music Festival, Oct. 16-18
9. Out of Pocket Theatre – Almost, Maine by John Cariani, Oct. 22-25
10. Wine & Wander in Burton, Oct. 30
11. Trick-Or-Treat Events, Oct. 24 & 31
12. Fall Festival of Roses at Antique Rose Emporium, Nov. 6-8
13. Christmas Magic at Hermann Furniture & The Giddings Stone Mansion, Nov. 6-8
1. Ladies Night Out in Downtown Brenham, Nov. 12
2. Gamblers, Horse Racers & Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington, Nov. 14

For more details and a complete list of events, check our website’s event calendar.

08/26/2026

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08/20/2026

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