MARCH

  March 1–31, 2019- 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 1,8,15,22,19 – April 5,12,19,26 & May 3,10,17,24,31 - Brenham
WINE DOWN AT PLEASANT HILL WINTERY… “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 & May. Pleasant Hill Winery, 1441 Salem Road. www.pleasanthillwinery.com. (979) 830-VINE (8463).

  March 2–3 - Washington
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION... Come celebrate the 183rd anniversary of Texas Independence! Experience life in the Republic of Texas. Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, military encampments and Texas tunes, Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-3pm. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com. (936) 878-2214.

  March 15–16 - 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 28–April 14 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE"…  Eight strangers are lured to a remote island and cut off from the outside world. Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. (979) 830-8358. www.unitybrenham.org.

  March 29–April 6 - Burton
LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW AT LA BAHIA HALL... During the Round Top Festival, 8am. Late shopping till 7pm on March 29. A wide variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage items and porcelain restoration @ show. Free admission/parking. 290W/237TX. Burton, TX. www.labahiaantiques.com.

  March 30 - 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. flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net.

  April 6 - Schulenburg
6th ANNUAL SAUSAGEFEST... Enjoy live music, sausage-making contests in 5 categories, street dancing, great Czech music, arts & crafts, children's activities, antique cars & tractors, homemade wine & sauerkraut contests, fun run, motorcycle ride, Texas' shortest parade & more. Downtown Schulenburg on Historic North Main. 11:15am-10pm. www.schulenburgsausagefest.com. (866) 504-5294 or (979) 743-4514.

APRIL

  April 6 - Schulenburg
6th ANNUAL SAUSAGEFEST... Enjoy live music, sausage-making contests in 5 categories, street dancing, great Czech music, arts & crafts, children's activities, antique cars & tractors, homemade wine & sauerkraut contests, fun run, motorcycle ride, Texas' shortest parade & more. Downtown Schulenburg on Historic North Main. 11:15am-10pm. www.schulenburgsausagefest.com. (866) 504-5294 or (979) 743-4514.

  April 12–14 - Burnet
BURNET BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL... "The Bluebonnet Capital of Texas" hosts arts & crafts, entertainment, parade, fun runs, pet parade, destruction derby, carnival, historic gunfighters & dance. Now in its 36th year! For more details:  www.bluebonnetfestival.org, or (512) 756-4297.

  April 13 - 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:  $40 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.

  April 13–14 - Chappell Hill
THE OFFICIAL BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL OF TEXAS… Stroll through this historic town to enjoy over 400 juried vendor booths of home décor, gardening, jewelry, pet accessories, children’s items and more. Plus great food, entertainment, music and 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.chappellhillmuseum.org.

  April 27 - Burton
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 St. www.cottonginmuseum.org. (979) 289-3378.

MAY

  May 3–4 - Brenham
129^th MAIFEST CELEBRATION… Enjoy one of the oldest German festivals in Texas with your family. Colorful parade, spectacular performances, German food, live entertainment, quality arts & crafts and kids’ activities! Faree admission. Go to www.maifest.org or www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com . (979) 337-7850.

  May 10–11 - Cameron
2019 CAMERON FUNFEST & BBQ SHOOTOUT... Join us for two days of Funfest activities:  The BBQ Competition, a Beer & Brat Trot 5K, KidFish, arts/crafts, horseshoe & washer tournaments, and free Friday night live music. Held at Wilson-Ledbetter Park in conjunction with National Train Day & Milam County Historical Museum's Quilt Show featuring over 200 antique quilts on the Downtown Square. www.cameron-tx.com or (254) 697-4979.

JUNE

  June 2–July 13 - Round Top
ROUND TOP MUSIC AT FESTIVAL HILL 2019… 100 young musicians from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists. The Festival and Chamber Orchestras perform several times during the Festival. Individual and season tickets available. Round Top Festival Institute, Hwy 237 at Jaster Rd. (979) 249-3129. www.festivalhill.org.

  June 13–15 - Lockhart
"BBQ CAPITAL OF TEXAS" CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF & 47th CHISHOLM TRAIL ROUNDUP, RODEO & MUSIC FESTIVAL... Join a western celebration with a RODEO, carnival rides & games, auction, live music concert & dances, arts/crafts and food vendors all at the Lockhart City Park, and Saturday Grand Parade downtown. www.chisholmtrailroundup.com. (512) 398-2818.

  June 13–30 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS”… Comedy set in 1937 New York. Eugene is a young teen dreaming of baseball and girls. Enter his family and their quirks and hilarity follows. Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street. www.unitybrenham.org.

  June 17 - Brenham
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION… Juneteenth is a hometown celebration of freedom. Enjoy food and craft vendors, entertainment and DJ music. Parade 10:30am in Downtown Brenham. Other activities noon-5pm at Fireman’s Park. Free admission. (979) 337-7580. www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com .  

  June 18–22 - Elgin
WESTERN DAYS... Come experience exciting rodeo action. Carnival, arts & crafts, live music, and dance on Friday night. Longest parade in Central Texas on Saturday morning. Only 19 miles east of Austin on Hwy. 290. (512) 285-4515. www.elgintxchamber.com.

  June 20– 22 - Stonewall
58th 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..  ü