MARCH

  March 1–31- Flatonia
PARADE OF QUILTS... Czech us out! Shop owners display a profusion of heirloom and contemporary quilts throughout downtown stores during the month of March. Flatonia is located at Exit 661on I-10, between Houston & San Antonio. (361) 865-3920. www.flatoniachamber.com. Email: flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.com.

  March 3,10,17,24,31 - April 7,14,21,28 and May 5,12,19,26 – Brenham
WINE DOWN AT PLEASANT HILL WINERY... "Wine Down" on Fridays on the deck and watch the sun set. Enjoy wine by the glass or share a bottle with friends. Cheese boards available. 3pm-sunset. Every Friday in March, April and May. Pleasant Hill Winery, 1441 Salem Road. www.pleasanthillwinery.com. (979) 830-VINE (8463).

  March 4–5 - Washington
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION... Come celebrate the 181st anniversary of Texas Independence! Experience life in the Republic of Texas. Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, military encampments and Texas tunes, 10am-5pm. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com. (936) 878-2214.

  March 11, April 8, May 13 - Anderson
STAGECOACH DAYS… Fanthorp Inn visitors experience cross country travel via stagecoach. Learn about the Inn's history & 1840s-60's stage lines connecting Texas towns. Presentations throughout the day. Coach rides 11am-3pm (dependent on weather & teams) with suggested adult ride donation of $10 & children $5. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by adult. Feb through July, Sept on second Saturday.  www.birthplaceoftexas.com.

  March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 & Dec 21 - Gruene Historic District / New Braunfels
COME AND TASTE IT... Meet Texas' best winemakers the third Thursday of each month. Enjoy complimentary wine & beer tastings & learn directly from the craftsman. Live music & food samples complement the wines on Gruene Historic District's Grapevine patio. Also live entertainment nightly at Texas' Oldest Dancehall. www.GrapevineinGruene.com. 830-606-0093.

  March 17–18 - Round Top
ROUND TOP FESTIVAL INSTITUTE HERBAL FORUM & WORKSHOP... Limited groups on Friday; events all day Saturday include a plant sale. Register at www.festivalhill.org, or call (979) 249-3129.

  March 18-19, April 15-16, May 20-21 - New Braunfels / Old Gruene
OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS... Browse outside booths of authentic artists & craftsmen in this turn-of-the-century town set on the beautiful Guadalupe River. Also visit Historic Gruene Hall & over 25 specialty shops and restaurants. Every third weekend except Dec/Jan. www.GrueneMarketDays.com. (830) 832-1721.

  March 18, 25 & April 1, 8 - Independence
COLES HOMES TOURS... Enjoy free tours of early Texas homes and the Mound Hill Schoolhouse in Old Baylor Park. www.independencetx.com.

  March 24–April 1 - Burton
LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW AT LA BAHIA HALL... During the Round Top Festival, 8am. Late shopping til 7pm on March 24. A wide variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage items and porcelain restoration at show. Free admission/parking. 290W/237TX. Burton, TX. www.labahiaantiques.com.

  March 25 - Flatonia
SPRING MARKET DAY WITH TEXAS INDEPENDENCE RELAY EXCHANGE... Arts & crafts, jewelry, hand-crafted one-of-a-kind items, food, drinks, music & more! CHEER on the TIR runners on South Main St. Downtown Flatonia. (361) 865-3920. www.flatoniachamber.com , or, flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net.

  March 30– April 9 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS "DOUBT, A PARABLE"…  Sister Aloyoins takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of the unthinkable. Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. (979) 830-8358. www.unitybrenham.org.

APRIL

  April 1 - Schulenburg
4th ANNUAL SCHULENBURG SAUSAGEFEST... Enjoy live music, sausage-making contests in 5 categories, street dancing, arts & crafts, children's activities, antique cars & tractors, homemade wine & sauerkraut contests, tasty foods & much more. Downtown Schulenburg on Historic North Main. 12noon-10pm. (866) 504-5294 or (979) 743-4514. www.schulenburgsausagefest.com.

  April 7–9 - Burnet
BURNET BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL... "The Bluebonnet Capital of Texas" hosts arts & crafts, entertainment, parade, scholarship pageant, fun runs, pet parade, destruction derby, carnival, historic gunfighters & dance. Now in its 34th year! For more details: info@burnetchamber.org or (512) 756-4297.

  April 8– 9 - Chappell Hill
OFFICIAL BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL OF TEXAS... Stroll through this historic town to enjoy over 400 juried vendor booths of home decor, gardening, jewelry, pet accessories, children's items & more. Plus great food, entertainment, music & fun in the heart of bluebonnet country. Listed in Texas Highways Magazine as the #7 most popular event! Call (979) 836-6033, or visit www.chappellhillmusuem.org.

  April 21–22- Burton
28th ANNUAL BURTON COTTON GIN FESTIVAL... The cotton era comes alive! Festivities feature gin tours, tractor pull, music, parade, auctions, live music, folklife demonstrations, petting zoo, contests, and more. Texas Cotton Gin Museum, 307 N. Main Street. www.cottonginmuseum.org. (979) 289-3378.

  April 22 - Flatonia
FLATONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CRAWFEST... Czech us out! A feast of crawfish, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, beer, wine, tea, live music, dancing. Silent & live auctions. Door Prizes, 6pm-12 midnight. Flatonia American Legion Hall. Tickets:  $30 per person. Flatonia is located at Exit 661 off I-10, between Houston & San Antonio. www.flatoniachamber.com. (361) 865-3920. Email: flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net.

MAY

  May 5–6 - Brenham
127th MAIFEST CELEBRATION... Enjoy one of the oldest German festivals in Texas with your family. Colorful parade, spectacular performances, "all you can eat" Blue Bell ice cream with the Noon Lions Club, German food, live entertainment, quality arts/crafts & kid's activities! Free admission. 1-888-BRENHAM (273-6426). www.maifest.org or www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com.

  May 6 - Taylor
TAYLOR BLACKLAND PRAIRIE DAYS... A Main Street festival held in the Historic Downtown District in Taylor. A great family event featuring unique shopping, arts & crafts, live entertainment, good food, children's activities, and more. 10am-4pm. www.taylortx.gov. (512) 352-3463.

  May 20 - Canyon Lake
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE... Over 100 booths with furniture, garage/yard items, antiques, gifts & re-gifts, and food. Free parking & admission. 10x10 booth indoors $35 (limited # available), outdoors $25. CRRC Rec Center, 125 Mabel Jones Drive, Saturday, 9am-4pm. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. (830) 964-3003 for more info.

JUNE

  June 1–18 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS "LEADING LADIES"... Two down-on-their-luck actors resolve to impersonate an elderly woman's nephew to inherit her fortune, only to discovery relatives aren't nephews but nieces! Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street. www.unitybrenham.org.

  June 4–July 16 - Round Top
ROUND TOP MUSIC AT FESTIVAL HILL 2016... 100 young musicians from around the world study & perform in a series of orchestra & chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors & soloists. The Festival & Chamber Orchestras perform several times during June. Individual & season tickets available. Round Top Festival Institute, Hwy 237 at Jaster Road. (979) 249-3129. www.festivalhill.org.

  June 16–17 - Stonewall
56th PEACH JAMBOREE & RODEO... Parade, dances, queen's contest, rodeo, peach cobbler, peach-pit spitting & peach-eating contests, food, live music, Kid's Peach Patch, washer & 42 tournaments, peach judging & auction, and more! (830) 644-2735, or visit www.stonewalltexas.com.

  June 17-18, July 15-16, Aug 19-20 - New Braunfels
www.GRUENEMARKETDAYS.com... Shop the exceptional handmade quality of sculptors, potters, jewelers, unique craftsman & specialty Texas-made foods, while enjoying live entertainment & 25 specialty stores & restaurants. Historic Old Gruene. www.GrueneTexas.com or www.gruenemarketdays.com. (830) 832-1721.

  June 17 - Brenham
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION… Juneteenth is a hometown celebration of freedom. Enjoy food and craft vendors, entertainment and DJ music. Parade 10:30am, Downtown Brenham. Other activities noon-5:00pm, Fireman's Park. Free admission. 888-BRENHAM (273-6426). Visit www.BrenhamTexas.com.’

JULY

  July 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–23, 29–30; Aug 6–7, 13–14 - Brenham
HARVEST GRAPE STOMP... Start with a hayride out to the vineyard. Pick grapes, bring them back, pour them in the barrel, then step in & stomp or squish to music, which makes all the stress in your life fade away! Then as a memento, step out with your purple feet onto a keepsake t-shirt! Sat 11am-6pm & Sun noon-5pm. Windy Winery, 4232 Clover Rd., Brenham. (979) 836-3252. www.windywinery.com.

  July 4 - Washington
HEB PRESENTS "FIREWORKS-ON-THE-BRAZOS… Celebrate our nation's independence where Texas declared her independence! Free Blue Bell ice cream treats and Coca-Cola drinks, live patriotic concert, and a fireworks extravaganza. Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site. For details, call 1-888-BRENHAM or visit www.whereTexasbecameTexas.org .

  July 4 - Chappell Hill
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & SUMMER COWBOY EVENT… Chappell Hill's 40th Annual 4th of July Parade--the "Best Small Town Parade in America!" Featuring floats, cowboys, antique cars, & the renowned Marching Kazoo Band. Starts 10am in Downtown Chappell Hill. Cowboy demonstrators, pony rides & children's activities begin at 10:30am. Free admission. www.chappellhilltx.com.

  July 8, 15, 22, 29 - Brenham
"HOT NIGHTS, COOL TUNES" CONCERT SERIES… Cool off around the square in downtown Brenham. Enjoy live music every Saturday in July. Park benches and lush grass provide curbside seating, and the sale of beverages and food support this great series of musical events. Each concert begins at 7pm. Free admission & parking. 1-888-BRENHAM or www.downtownbrenham.com.

  July 22–23, July 29–30, Aug 5–6, Aug 12–13 - Brenham
CRUSH FOR FUN AT PLEASANT HILL WINERY…