Boonville Days: Texas Heritage Festival

Celebrate Boonville Days at Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History with our guide on everything you need to know about this pioneer-themed festival.

When & Where
Admission
Featured Experiences

Travel back in time and delve into a pioneering lifestyle! Every year, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History unveils the pioneering era of Bryan, Texas. Enjoy the 19th annual Boonville Days, where actors in period attire, musicians, demonstrations of frontier skills, and kid-friendly activities await. From live performances to delectable bites, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event honoring Bryan’s rustic beginnings.

When & Where

Boonville Days: A Texas Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802).

Admission

Admission is free for all event-goers, but there is an optional $20 for a Chuck Wagon Lunch feature, which includes mouthwatering cowboy-themed meals. For more information, visit the official website of Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History here.

Cattle are presented during Bryan's Boonville Days.

Featured Experiences

  • Live Entertainment - Experience an immersive side to Bryan’s history with reenactors, dancers, and musicians. Watch demonstrations of pioneering activities like blacksmithing, weaving, and print-making.
  • Family-Friendly Activities - Bringing the little ones? Enjoy pony rides, locomotive attractions, and arts and crafts sessions.
  • Flavorful Food & Drinks - Don’t forget to get tickets (which can be purchased prior to the event) for the Chuck Wagon Lunch, which consists of fried chicken teak, beans, potatoes, your choice of corn bread or biscuit, and cobbler.

Bonus Activity: Event-goers are invited to walk or run during the Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Race at 7:30 a.m., beginning at the Brazos Center.

Where to Stay

Book your stay during Boonville Days and relish everything that Bryan has to offer! We’re home to plenty of top-tier hotels, featuring convenient amenities and pet-friendly services.

Fill your trip with more things to do and delve into our thriving culinary scene one bite at a time. If you’re looking for more ways to uncover Bryan’s rich history, we recommend spending a day in our downtown area and visiting a research hub like Carnegie History Center.

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