Major Texas event
Washington County Fair
September 11–19, 2026 · Brenham, Texas · Washington County
The organizer's main 2026 fair schedule runs September 11-19. A separate Prospect Steer & Heifer Show is scheduled for September 5 before the principal fair week.
Why plan around Washington County Fair?
The Washington County Fair, promoted by its organizer as the oldest county fair in Texas, combines youth livestock, rodeo, a downtown Brenham parade, carnival attractions, contests and live entertainment across a full September fair week.
Verified event details
Organizer: Washington County Fair Association ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-05. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use September 11-19 for the principal 2026 fair week
The official schedule begins its main sequence with youth rodeo and fair-week activities on Friday, September 11 and continues through rodeo, livestock sales and entertainment on Saturday, September 19. The organizer separately schedules a prospect show on September 5.
Pick the weekend around your priority
The opening weekend includes the parade, barbecue cook-off and ranch rodeo, while September 17-19 brings the headline rodeo run and later livestock sales. Review the official category schedules before booking because the fair is not the same program every day.
Pair the fair with Brenham and Washington County
The Expo is the event hub, but Brenham and the surrounding county support a fuller road trip. Leave time for the historic downtown and nearby Washington County destinations outside fair hours.
Keep exploring
- Explore Washington County — Build a wider Brenham and Washington County itinerary.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas fairs and rodeos.