5 on FRIDAY: Sept 20-22, 2013

There's a lot going on this weekend, so let's get to it!

1)  The Washington County Fair is winding down, but the best fun is always the last two days. Friday and Saturday you can enjoy all day activities like carnival rides, exhibits, country creations and art, kid's tractor races, Banana Derby, rodeo fun, and great music by Max Stalling, Jerry Jeff Walker, Curtis Grimes and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers! Check the website for details: www.WashingtonCoFair.com

2) If you want live music but a smaller crowd, make your way to Nathan's BBQ, The Stone Cellar, The Kenney Store, or Buffalo Creek for good food and entertainment. Details

3) Sidewalk Chalk Fun - this is a fun activity for the whole family! Starting Fri 6pm and Sat 9am around the courthouse in La Grange, join the celebration at Fayette county's 175th Anniversary on the Square! Watch renowned artist, Rhea Brown, create four chalk masterworks. Rhea's professional demonstration begins Friday evening, Sept 20, around 6 or 7pm.

On Saturday you can create your own Sidewalk Art - open to all ages. Those participants under 18 years of age will receive a participation prize donated by Fayetteville Bank! To reserve your 6 x 6 square visit www.ArtsForRuralTexas.org.

4) Learn all about cotton, its importance to early Texans and help us pick it! Join the fun at Washington-on-the-Brazos at Independence Hall for cotton presentations on Saturday and Barrington Living History Farm for picking on Saturday & Sunday. Details

You can also learn about 19th Century Folk Remedies at Washington-on-the-Brazos. In the 1800’s medicine was a combination of new science and old traditions. Many clung to the old folk healers’ potions and cures, and it is these folk cures that we are going to look at today. Presentations are Sunday, Sept 22, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, will last approximately 30-45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor Center. Details

5) Get an early start on your antique shopping in Round Top! The Fall show is coming up with most vendors set up Sept 27-Oct 5. However, there are a few who set up early. Even if you're not an antique shopper, Round Top is a fun little town to visit. It has an artists feel with galleries and unique shops, fun places to eat like The Stone Cellar and Royer's Round Top Cafe and Pie Haven, and super cute restored buildings to meander around. Take a minute to relax under the giant trees with a delicious slice of pie. :-)

With so much going on, you might want to spend the night to make the most of your time in the country. Also, if you think you want to come a little later for the Round Top Antiques show, you'll want to book something now if you don't already have a room reserved.

See you soon!

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