The First County Fair in Texas

If you ask someone from Fredericksburg, they might argue that Gillespie County holds the title for the oldest county fair in Texas. And maybe they're right - there's currently some research being done on that. But... Washington County held the very first county fair in 1868 so while we both claim to have the "Oldest County Fair in Texas," we are rightly claiming the title of "First County Fair in Texas."

The Washington County Fair celebrates 145 years this year and we're already working on great things to celebrate our 150th! Don’t miss the fun this year, September 13-21, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham.

Get ready for the excitement and thrills of rodeo events, plus great musical entertainment including favorites like Suede, Cody Canada and the Departed, Los Reyos del Sol, Juan Acuna, Anthony Moreno, Cody Hodges and the Linemen, Beau Hinze and the Backporch Shufflers, and more. Featured entertainers for Friday and Saturday nights are Jerry Jeff Walker and Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, respectively.

Rodeo activities include single events of Team Roping, Calf Scramble, Mutton Bustin’ and Bull Riding, with full-fledged rodeo performances taking place Thursday through Saturday..

Enjoy the tantalizing aroma of turkey legs and corn dogs, the shrieks and squeals of laughter from spinning carnival rides, and the varied, exciting fair exhibits, livestock judging and more, all at this year’s county fair.

A family fun-filled time can also be found at the fair, with a Children’s Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Antique Farm Equipment, Livestock shows and, of course, the crowning of the Fair Queen.

Grab your boots and cowboy hats and join us at the Washington County Fair, September 13-21, 2013.

VIEW FAIR SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 13
10:00 AM: BBQ Contest
5:00 PM: Arts & Craft Show
7:00 PM: Pitch Tournament, Wine Event
8:00 PM: Suede

Saturday, Sept. 14
8:00 AM: Trail Ride
9:00 AM: Horseshoe Tournament, Texas Parks & Wildlife-Skins & Skulls & Alligators
10:00 AM: Arts & Craft Show, BBQ Contest, Fair Parade through Downtown Brenham, Youth Rodeo
11:00 AM: Open Jr Steer Show
12:00 PM: Open Jr. Beef Heifer Show, Talent Show, Washer Pitching Contest
1:00 PM: Bean Bag Contest, Texas Parks & Wildlife-Skins & Skulls & Alligators
2:00 PM: Fun Zone
5:00 PM: Little Mr & Miss Pageant
6:00 PM: Fair Queen Announcement & Crowning
9:00 PM: Cody Canada and the Departed
11:00 PM: Kyle Park

Sunday, Sept. 15
2:00 PM: Ranch Rodeo
6:00 PM: Carcass Hog Show
7:00 PM: Los Rayos Del Sol
8:30 PM: Juan Acuna

Tuesday, Sept. 17
10:00 AM: Country Creations Open
7:00 PM: Team Roping
8:00 PM: Anthony Moreno
10:00 PM: Cody Hodges and the Linemen

Wednesday, Sept. 18
All Day: Barrow Show, Broiler Show
5:30 AM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
8:00 AM: Open Brahman Show, Rabbit Show, Turkey Show
8:30 AM: Texas Parks & Wildlife- Skins & Skulls & Alligators
9:00 AM: Commercial Steer Show
10:00 AM: Children's Petting Zoo, Country Creations Opens, Country Store, Human Hampster Ball & KIddie Water Bumper Boats
12:00 PM: Commercial Exhibits
1:00 PM: Colt Show, Lamb Show, Texas Park & Wildlife- Skins & Skulls & Alligators
2:00 PM: Calf Scramble, Fun Zone
3:00 PM: Goat Show
3:30 PM: Banana Derby
4:00 PM: Mechanical Bull Opens, Steer Show
5:30 PM: Ag Mechanics Show
6:00 PM: Carnival Opens, Little Mr & Miss Contest Winners Announced
6:30 PM: Banana Derby
7:00 PM: MUTTIN BUSTIN EVENT
7:15 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
7:30 PM: BULL RIDING EXTRAVAGANZA
8:00 PM: Banana Derby
8:30 PM: Johnny Lee
10:00 PM: Gene Watson

Thursday, Sept. 19
8:00 AM: Commercial Heifer Show
9:00 AM: Sr. Citizen's Day, Texas Parks & Wildlife-Skins & Skulls & Alligators
10:00 AM: Antique Farm Machinery in Operation, Children's Petting Zoo, Commercial Exhibits, Country Creations and Country Store Opens, Human Hamster BAll & Kiddie Water Bumper Boats
10:30 AM: Banana Derby
12:45 PM: Banana Derby
1:00 PM: Texas Parks & Wildlife-Skins & Skulls & Alligators
2:00 PM: Open Angus Show
4:00 PM: Mechanical Bull Opens
6:00 PM: Carnival Opens, Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
6:30 PM: Banana Derby
7:30 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races, Rodeo, WILD STEER SADDLING CONTEST
8:00 PM: Banana Derby
8:30 PM: Beau Hinze & the Backporch Shufflers
10:00 PM: Jason Boland and the Stragglers

Friday, Sept. 20
8:00 AM: Children's Day
8:30 AM: Texas Parks & Wildlife- Skins & Skulls & Alligators
9:00 AM: Children's Petting Zoo, Human Hamster Ball & Kiddie Water Bumper Boats
9:30 AM: Banana Derby
10:00 AM: Antique Farm Machinery in Operation, Children's Petting Zoo, Country Creations and Country Creations Division Opens, Country Store Opens, Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest
12:00 PM: Commercial Exhibits
12:15 PM: Banana Derby
1:00 PM: Texas Parks & Wildlife - Skins & Skulls & Alligators
4:00 PM: Mechanical Bull Opens
5:45 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
6:00 PM: Canival Opens
7:00 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
7:30 PM: Rodeo, WILD STEER SADDLING CONTEST
8:00 PM: Banana Derby
8:30 PM: Max Stalling
10:00 PM: Jerry Jeff Walker

Saturday, Sept. 21
8:00 AM: Antique Tractor Ride, Livestock/Dairy Judging Contest
9:00 AM: Human Hamster Ball & Kiddie Water Bumper Boats, Little Wrangler Hay Hauling
10:00 AM: Banana Derby, Children's Petting Zoo, Commercial Exhibits, Country Creations, Country Store, Mechanical Bulls Opens
10:30 AM: Dairy Show, Pet Show
12:00 PM: Carnival Opens
12:30 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
1:00 PM: Banana Derby
2:00 PM: Ag Olympics, Texas Mounted Shooters
3:00 PM: Fun Zone
4:00 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
5:00 PM: Banana Derby
6:00 PM: Greased Pig & Youth Hay Hauling
6:30 PM: Kid's Pedal Tractor Races
7:30 PM: Calf Scramble, Rodeo, WILD STEER SADDLING CONTEST
8:00 PM: Banana Derby
9:00 PM: Curtis Grimes
11:00 PM:  Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers