Happy New Year!

There is a variety of NYE fun going on in and around Washington County this year. If you like to celebrate in style, you'll enjoy any one of our parties. Brenham has plenty of lodging, too, so come on over and stay a couple of days with us!

 

Dec 31: New Year's Eve Bash

8pm - 1am

Ant Street Inn

Ring in 2015 with live music by The Argyle's and great food by Design II. BYOB - set ups included. Champagne toast at midnight.

$100 per person
979-836-7393
www.antstreetinn.com

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Dec 31: NYE at Buffalo Creek

Buffalo Creek, 10827 Hwy 36 S, Bellville, TX

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Buffalo Creek. Special night featuring live music by BRI BAGWELL and The Banned and special guest Bo Brumble. This is sure to be a fun night!

www.BuffaloCreekBellville.com

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Dec 31:  New Year's Eve Gala

7pm

Round Top Festival Institute, 248 Jaster Way, Round Top, TX

The party begins at 7:30 pm with delectable appetizers, sparkling beverages and festive company in the Menke House Parlors, followed by a scrumptious dinner at 8:00 pm. After dinner, dance away 2014 on the Festival Concert Hall stage with The Jackie Myers Band, whose original compositions are influenced by jazz, blues, funk and pop music.

Welcome in 2015 with a complimentary glass of champagne, sparklers, ringing bells, fireworks (conditions permitting) and an invigorating sing-along of Auld Lang Syne. A cash bar will be serving fine wine and beer.

Don’t feel like driving home after the party? Rest easy in one of our cozy rooms for an additional fee, which includes New Year’s morning coffee, juice and yummy pastries in the Menke House Dining Hall.

$125
www.FestivalHill.org

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Dec 31: NYE Party at The Kenney Store - SOLD OUT!

The Kenney Store, 811 South Loop 497, Kenney, TX

Ring in the new year with live music by Kevin Robinson and enjoy festive drinks and food, too! Tickets are $20.

$20
www.TheKenneyStore.com

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Dec 31: NYE Dinner & Music

R-Place, FM 1155, Washington, TX

Enjoy a delicious dinner and live music prepared by chef and owner, Randy. Choice of two entrees, beef or chicken, plus fresh bread & brie, salad, dessert and a glass of champagne. Live music throughout the evening.

$39

Make a reservation: 281-744-4195

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Dec 31: NYE with Wesley Westbrook

Silver Wings Ballroom, 4100 Hwy 105, Brenham, TX

Enjoy a fun New Year's Eve night of live music by Wesley Westbrook, dancing, drinks, food, prizes & giveaways! Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

$10 cover

979-836-4836

5 on FRIDAY: Dec 26-28, 2014

Now that Christmas is over, let us help you plan your New Year's fun! Check out all the parties going on in Washington County, and the lodging that so comfortably awaits you.

And here are some suggestions for fun this weekend...

1) Live music at The Kenney Store (Fri & Sat) and Buffalo Creek (Sat) - FREE, too!

2) Wine tasting - all four of our wineries are open this Sat & Sun

3) Go Geocaching! The Birthplace of Texas GeoTour awaits - 36 caches throughout the county to collect as you explore the history, beauty and fun of our area.

4) Visit historical sites like Washington on the Brazos, the Burton Cotton Gin, Independence & Chappell Hill.

5) Go shopping! A number of our unique shops are having after Christmas sales.

For more information on any of the above ideas, visit our website. We're open in the Visitor Center on Sat from 10-3, too.

Have fun! :-)

Merry Christmas!

We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe & fun New Year's!

There will be live music at The Kenney Store this Fri & Sat night. And if you're looking for a New Year's party to join in, check the listing of all the parties around Washington County!

If you're visiting the area over Christmas and need info, check out our website or come see us in the Visitor Center. Here are our hours...

Dec 24 & 25: Closed

Dec 26: 10-5

Dec 27: 10-3

Dec 29-31: 10-5

Jan 1: Closed

Jan 2: 10-5

Jan 3: 10-3

5 on FRIDAY: Dec 19-21, 2014

What do you want to do this weekend? The last weekend before Christmas... still shopping? We've got great stores. Tired of shopping and want to play? There's plenty of fun around here. Ready to escape the holidays? We have perfect getaways. Come on ... come STAY. PLAY. GETAWAY. to Washington County!

Here's what you'll find happening around the county this weekend...

1) This is the last weekend to see "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" - a fun, Christmas musical at Unity Theatre. Tickets are $30, but if you mention CARDIGAN you can save $10 this Saturday! Or mention QUARTET to get $5 off Friday & Sunday performances! Call the box office to reserve seats - 979-830-8358

2) Live Nativity in Independence on Sunday & Monday nights, 6-8pm.

3) Living History Saturday at Washington on the Brazos - step back in time and discover how Texas became Texas!

4) Shop, Shop, Shop! Downtown Brenham has unique stores - something for everyone on your list. Many stores in and around Brenham are having sales, like South Texas Tack. This Saturday you can even design your own hand-painted boots!

5) Farmers Market Sunday - tons of delicious, local and fresh goodies, from produce to jam. Live music, lunch options, and plenty of samples to help you decide! Located on Park Street in Downtown Brenham at Home Sweet Farm; Sunday 11-4.

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*** Mark your calendars for our annual Uptown Swirl on January 17 in Downtown Brenham. From 3-7 you can swirl about town tasting over 30 different wines in a keepsake glass! Get tickets online at DowntownBrenham.com or buy a glass in downtown shops & the visitor center. It's only $30 thru Dec 31. ***

5 on FRIDAY: Dec 12-14, 2014

Another festive weekend is upon us... what to do, what to do?

1) Enjoy a holiday musical at Unity Theatre in Downtown Brenham. "Plaid Tidings" is sure to delight!

2) Live music at various locations on Fri & Sat nights.

3) Christmas on the Brazos and/or Christmas at Winedale is a wonderful way to incorporate history, family and Christmas.

4) Wine tasting at our local wineries - this is the last weekend to enjoy the Holiday Crystal Trail.

5) Branson, Missouri, comes to Brenham! Enjoy the very popular show "Baldknobbers" on Sunday. Get Tickets

View ALL the events this weekend by clicking the days below for details...

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5 on THURSDAY: Dec 4-7, 2014

Friday night is a very special night for Downtown Brenham, so we wanted to give you plenty of time to drive over from wherever you call home. Here are our TOP 5 suggestions for fun this weekend in Washington County...

1) Laugh yourself silly at the theatre... "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" starts Thurs and runs all weekend. Call the box office to reserve seats - 979-830-8358

2) Downtown Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade in Brenham is Friday night. The parade starts at 6pm and all the shops stay open late for Christmas shopping. Stroll the streets, enjoy ice skating and holiday cheer.

3) Shop in one place for a wide variety of gifts at the Jingle Bell Market Fri 10-9 & Sat 10-5.

4) Enjoy more small town charm for Christmas at the Depot & Country Homes Tour in Burton on Sunday.

5) Christmas Fayre in Chappell Hill Saturday.

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