Annual Water Festival

2010-07-31 - .July 31 -

Starting at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Hovas Park located at 1412 FM 359.

The purpose of the festival is to educate the community on water conservation, the festival will have great attractions for your entire family. For more information please call 281-375-5010.

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Soap Box Derby Fun Day

2010-08-21 - Time 9:00 am to noon .

For All Ages! 28515 Old Washington RD, next to the PCT 3 Hockley Community Center.

Greater Houston Soap Box Derby presents Fun Days @ Hockley Derby Park includes free rides for kids (5 and up) and adults, including children with special needs. Cars are provided for each age and size group.

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Waler County Fair

2010-09-25 - Sept 25 - Oct 2 . - one of the oldest and most entertaining events in Waller County. Since 1945 the Waller County Fair has provided fun and entertainment for the entire family. Built around the ongoing livestock shows featuring local high school FFA programs and 4-H clubs, each evening holds live entertainment, great food and rodeo fun.

The fairgrounds are located on FM 359 just south of US Hwy 290 and old Hempstead Hwy about 1 mile on the left.

Check out the video here.

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Pattison Car Show

2010-10-09 - .Second Saturday in October. If you love tricked-out rides and vintage automobiles, you need to come out and visit the car show. There will be entertainment, food and family fun in wonderful Pattison Texas. Take FM 359 out of Brookshire into Pattison about 2 miles north. The show will be at the old school on the west end of town. For more info, directions and hours

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Skydive Houston

Located just south of Waller, you can experience new heights in excitement and fun. Even if you are not interested in skydiving, you are invited to come out and watch. Plenty of fun on your day in Waller County.

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Colony Cellars

Ever wonder how wine is made? Well you can find out by visiting Waller County's very own winery, Colony Cellars. The winery is open Thursday through Sunday with tours available. To schedule a tour with your group, be sure to call in advance 979-826-3995.

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Katy Prairie

Managed by the Katy Prairie Conservancy, this is one of the few truly natural environs. Located through western Harris and Waller County, the Katy Prairie is home to many of nature's finest. Ranging from special insects and frogs to rare flora and migratory bird species. If you are a nature lover, you will love the Katie Prairie.

In addition, there are always events and tours going on at the various KPC locations.

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Bomber Field RC Aircraft Park

Call before going out! Come out and see radio controlled model airplanes rule the sky over Waller County. Spectator fee is $7.00 with free parking. Children 12 and under are free. Hamburgers, cold drinks, and souviners available.

The field is located in Monaville just north of Brookshire on FM 359. Go 2 miles East of Monaville on FM 1887 off of FM 359 and you will see the field on the left. Come see the B-17s fly in formation.

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For History Fans

Waller County is rich in history. In the south, portions of the county were part of Stephen F. Austin original 300. Did you know that General George Armstrong Custer stayed in Waller County? Maybe from the video you can tell where. Check out the video and download historical marker maps here.

Country Photo Ops

We would like to invite you to the "Gateway to Bluebonnet Country". As you travel from Houston to Austin in the spring, you will notice vast bluebonnet fields popping to life around Hempstead. After bluebonnet season, there are still picturesque ares for photos. Take a minute to stop and enjoy with your family.