5 on FRIDAY: Sept 13-15, 2013

Wow, September is already halfway over and we are gearing up for a busy Fall! Are you ready for COOL? Not just cooler temps, but cool things to do? Yeah, we are too. :-)

As for this weekend, here are the TOP 5 things to do around Washington County. Come on over and play with us for a couple of days. We love company!

1) WINE EVENT at the Washington County Fair from 7-9pm. Call 979-836-4112 to get a ticket. It's only $25 and includes fair admission, wine tasting, glass, charm, food, and music by Chris Austin Martinez and Suede.

2) Live music at Nathan's BBQ, The Stone Cellar, Buffalo Creek, and The Kenney Store on Friday and Saturday nights. Details

3) Stress Relief fun at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm and Windy Winery on Saturday. From 10am-noon at the lavender farm you can learn about lavender weaving and flower pounding. Stroll the fields, cut lavender, weave wands and press flowers onto a muslin bag. Then cruise out to Windy Winery to cut grapevines and make a wreath while sipping wine. Fun and stress FREE! Details

4) Fanthorp Inn Guest Register: Have you ever been to this historic stagecoach inn? Join the folks at Fanthorp in Anderson at 11am, 1pm and 3pm as they present “The Fanthorp Guest Register.” Back in the 1800’s public conveyances like the Stagecoach brought common travelers and famous Texans alike to the shelter of stagecoach inns. The Guestbook at Fanthorp Inn is an important reflection of the pages of history we honor as Texans. Come and hear the stories of the famous travelers who spent time at one of the most important and best preserved stagecoach inns in Texas. Names such as Anson Jones, Sam Houston and Robert E. Lee are reported to have stayed here. Details

5) Go watch the rodeo, gospel festival, or ride the ferris wheel at the Washington County Fair. Proudly known as "The First County Fair in Texas," this fair kicks off Friday night and runs through Sept. 21 with fun activities happening daily (except Monday the 16th). Schedule

Sounds like a lot of fun, doesn't it? Maybe you should make a weekend out of it. Here - make a reservation to STAY. PLAY. GETAWAY. :-)

See you soon!

Jenny Mills
Visitor Center & Website Manager
Brenham/Washington County Chamber-CVB