Upcoming August Activities Happening in Bryan
Information Courtesy of Destination Bryan
August 6 in Downtown Bryan
First Friday, a free event in Downtown Bryan, has become the “must do” activity for residents and tourists alike. First Friday happens all day long! Shops stay open late and restaurants stay busy until well into the late evening. And if you’re looking for even more to do, The Palace Theater and downtown businesses host a variety of live music and other activities. Free concert at the Palace Theater featuring Art Tigerina starting at 8 p.m.
Messina Hof’s Harvest Festival
Every weekend in August
Messina Hof’s Harvest Festival is scheduled for every weekend in August! 2021 will mark the 44th year of honoring the tradition of grape picking and stomping that starts the wine making process. Snag your tickets today for a fun filled weekend at Bryan’s most awarded winery.
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History 60th Anniversary Exhibit
Open now through January 2022
In recognition of its Diamond Anniversary, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (BVMNH) is proud to announce a new mini exhibit celebrating 60 years of service to the Brazos Valley and the State of Texas. Explore the Museum’s storied career through vintage photographs, a cabinet of curiosities, and an eclectic display of artifacts and specimens from around the globe. Learn about the Museum’s founding, from its earliest days as a volunteer-run project in the county courthouse, and share your own stories in our Museum Memories interactive. This mini exhibit is open now through early January 2022.
Celebrate the City of Bryan’s 150th anniversary this year with the official Bryan, Texas History Tour! This self-guided tour will lead you on a journey through time as you take a look into the legends of our past at more than 20 historical sites and landmarks throughout the city. Check in to all the stops by December 31, 2021 to receive a Bryan-themed prize pack including a t-shirt, magnet, and stickers. Sign up here.
Every Saturday from 8 a.m to Noon in Downtown Bryan
The Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market is the place for the freshest produce in town. All produce is grown locally, from friends and neighbors you know and trust. They also sell eggs, jellies and jams, honey, herbs, and garden crafts. 21 St between Main St. and Bryan Ave, in North Downtown Bryan.