Annual Events

Spring

Hoof Beats Through History
George Ranch Historical Park
The George Ranch Historical Park hosts periodic trail rides on the historic ranch lands surrounding the Park. Typically a spring and a fall ride have been scheduled. Imagine the joy and excitement of riding the open range and learning about Texas history with each hoof print. There is nothing like experiencing the land from the back of a horse. For information about upcoming trail rides, contact the George Ranch Historical Park at (281) 343-0218, ext. 253.

Oyster Creek Rotary Club Crawfish Boil
Sugar Land
The Oyster Creek Rotary Club has been hosting this fun-filled event in the spring featuring crawfish and all the trimmings for many years to support community projects, mainly youth activities. Richmond House Early Fort Bend was wild west, prairie pioneer and Old South cotton plantation seasoned with Mexican outpost, Louisiana Creole and Comanche. Richmond House is a restored turn-of-the-century mansion with carefully tended period gardens that makes the area's eclectic historical setting available for public, private and social events. 281-342-9417

Runaway Scrape & Engagement at Thompson's Ferry
George Ranch Historical Park - April
Join us at the Jones Stock Farm on the George Ranch Historical Park as we share this vibrant but often overlooked story from the Texas Revolution. As Santa Anna's army headed eastward in pursuit of Sam Houston and his Texian volunteers, civilians - mostly women and children - fled their homes to escape the advancing enemy. During this flight eastward towards the safety of Louisiana and Galveston, homes and possessions were frequently burned so that they would not benefit the Mexican army. Settlers packed up what necessities they were able into wagons or in their arms and left the rest behind. 281-343-0218

Summer

Texas-style Fourth of July Celebrations
All around the Bend!
Join us for annual festivities of fireworks and fun in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Meadows Place, Richmond and more, 281-491-0800

Fall

Country Peddler Show
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
Brighten your day and your style as you discover the Country Peddler Show!  Now is the perfect time to update your style and makeover your home.  Revive your senses with a quality array of chic fashions, stylish home furnishings, fashionable jewelry, bath and body delights, personalized items, fragrant candles, tasty treats and so much more.  The Peddler Show--We're Not Just Country Anymore! We're The Perfect Street of Shops tailor-made for you!

Fiestas Patrias Celebration
Fort Bend Museum
Celebrate two Mexican national holidays! "Diez Y Seis de Septiembre" commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain in 1825, & Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's freedom from French forces in Mexico in 1862. Music, food & craft booths, watermelon and jalapeno eating contest, a car show, children's activities & the Fiestas Patrias Queen coronation. Time: Noon to 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Fort Bend Museum 500 Houston Richmond, Texas 77469. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-342-6478. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.

Fort Bend County Fair and Livestock Show
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
Bring the entire family to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds located in Rosenberg for the 69th Annual Rodeo & Livestock show. The fair features everything from livestock judging and BBQ cook-offs, to arts and crafts and big-name entertainers. Call 281/342-6171 for scheduled events and times or visit www.fbfca.org for more information.

Historic Richmond Pecan Festival
Richmond
An annual Fort Bend County event featuring The Pecan Bake-Off, baked goods, Pecan Raffle, everything you ever wanted to know about pecans, by the Fort Bend County Pecan Growers, and the Texas Pecan Growers. Quality arts and crafts, a huge antique car show, games and activities for kids & teens. A great time to visit Downtown shops, restaurants and the new George Building. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Downtown Morton St., Richmond. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-232-2155. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.

Rice Harvest Festival
Katy
25th Annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival. This festival includes a full-scale carnival, 3 stages of entertainment, over 300 food and craft booths, photography and rice cooking contests, parade and pageant. The event draws 50,000 to 60,000 over the weekend. Time: 10am-Midnight on Saturday and Noon to 6pm on Sunday. Location: Historic Downtown Katy. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 281-828-1100. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in October.

Shrimp Fest
Sugar Land
An event started years ago by the Sugar Land Rotary Club, features Gulf shrimp, fried fish, corn on the cob and all the trimmings, plus auctions and raffles and an afternoon of fun for the family. Proceeds from the event support charities, scholarships and foreign exchange programs and the establishment of a Sugar Land Rotary Park in the First Colony area. Held each year in September, the Shrimp Fest is a fun way to support the Fort Bend community.

Sugar Land Antique Show & Sale
Sugar Land
The Sugar Land Antique Show & Sale is held each October. Selected antique dealers from across the state feature fine, old Texas pieces, and a wonderful array of Victorian oak, mahogany and country furniture, as well as elegant glass and Depression glass, china, pottery and perfume bottles.

Texian Market Days
George Ranch Historical Park
Texian Market Days. Whether you are a new Texan, visitor to our great state, or your Lone Star lineage is as old as the hills, you're sure to find a rousing good time as we celebrate more than 160 years of Texas' unique heritage & culture. Visitors will enjoy the sights, sounds & tastes of Texas past and present. Hundreds of volunteer re-enactors will bring the chapters of Texas' history alive with innovative & hands-on programs. Arts & crafts vendors will share their wares, and food vendors will tempt you with a range of menu items. In addition, families will enjoy children's activities and family-friendly live entertainment is scheduled throughout the day, both days. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children (5 to 15). Location: 10215 FN 762, Richmond TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-343-0218 or 281-545-9212. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

 

Winter

Campfire Christmas
George Ranch Historical Park
A traditional, holiday ranch-style feast, live entertainment, around a roomy campfire, hayrides and tours of a beautiful decorated Victorian home at the George Ranch create the perfect holiday atmosphere. 281-342-0218

CASA Christmas Home Tour
Sugar Land
This wonderful Sugar Land tradition, which benefits Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, showcase stunning homes in the area. During December the CASA Christmas Home Tour features interior designers and florists who have decorated these homes for the holidays. Over $ 100,000 was raised 1997 for the Child Advocates of Fort Bend County programs.

Harvest Festival
Needville
Each November, the Needville Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Harvest Festival, a weekend-long street fair featuring food, dancing and a variety of entertainment. Juneteenth is celebrated at the George Ranch each year in June, commemorating the day that Texas slaves were given their freedom on June 19, 1865 - over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect. The celebration provides a unique perspective on the history of all African Americans with a particular emphasis on the contributions of the Black cowboy in ranching heritage. 281-343-0218

Mt. Moore Home Candlelight Tour
Richmond
After undergoing extensive renovations, the John M. Moore Home in Richmond has special holiday Candlelight tours in December. Visitors will see the home lit by votive candles and hurricane lamps, with trimmed trees, decked halls and festive holiday finery, created and decorated by the Fort Bend Museum's docent organization. 281-342-6478

Rosenberg's Holiday Magic
Historic Downtown Rosenberg
Follow the Christmas star to the streets of downtown Historic Rosenberg the first Saturday of each December and you will step back to the Christmas Season of 1883 --the year the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company rolled into Rosenberg. Capture the Holiday Spirit and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas 1883 including a live nativity, entertainment, Letters to Santa, food and craft vendors, Christmas light parade, visits with St. Nick, Railroad Museum tours, children's carnival, real snow and so much more! Free admission. Event information 832-595-3520.

Snowfest Festival
Missouri City
A parade, games, vendors and 100,000 pounds of snow create a winter wonderland in Missouri City. Friends and family will enjoy great food, creative arts and crafts, a visit with Santa Claus, live entertainment, a petting zoo, train rides and much, much more. Admission is free. 281-261-4373

Spaghetti Cook-off
Sugar Land
The community is treated to some of the "best spaghetti served outside of Italy" each February. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, this family-oriented cook-off benefits Fort Bend Crime Stoppers and the many other Fort Bend area charities supported by the Exchange Club. Over 10 different law enforcement agencies entertain, cook and serve great tasting spaghetti each year.

Winter Wonderland
Richmond State School
Drive around the campus to see beautifully lit up Disney characters to brighten your spirit. Free admission. 281-344-4524