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Hempstead, the "Watermelon Capital of Texas," sits on US-290 northwest of Houston — the Austin County prairies, the Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site, and the Katy Prairie are all nearby.
Waller County Fair Overview
Hempstead is home to the Waller County Fair, which is a September fair in the prairie gateway northwest of Houston, celebrating the cattle, cotton, and row crop heritage of one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas as the Houston metro expands into the open countryside.
Highlights
Expect livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a community fair serving the farming and growing suburban communities of Waller County.
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