How to Spend 4th of July Weekend in Bryan, Texas

Start waving those flags, throw on some red, white, and blue and get ready to celebrate Independence Day the local way!

Scroll down for July 4th festivities happening throughout the weekend, and start planning your stay in Bryan here!

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Drive In And Watch A Spectacular Fireworks And Drone Show At RELLIS

RELLIS Campus | July 4 | Parking starts at 6:00PM | Show starts at 9:00PM

Park your car alongside your fellow Aggies this Independence day for the third annual 4th of July Fireworks and Drone Show at the RELLIS campus. Tune in live to WTAW (FM 94.5) for patriotic music synced to the fireworks provided by the Chancellor’s Century and fellow sponsors.

For details, click here.

Freshen Up Your Family Cookout With Ingredients From The Farmers‘ Market in Brazos County

Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market | July 5 from 8:00AM – 12:00PM

The Farmers’ Market in Brazos County is a pet-friendly, year-round farmers’ market supporting our region’s farms by connecting consumers directly to local food producers. The Farmers’ Market in Brazos County is open every Saturday from 8AM-12PM at 500 N. Main Street in Historic Downtown Bryan. The market features more than 50 vendors, and is your go-to spot for locally-grown foods!

You can learn more about the Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market & their vendors here.

A man looks at the array of plants for sale from a vendor at the Farmers' Market in Brazos County.

Float Away Your Celebratory Weekend At Lake Bryan

Open Daily 9:00AM – 10:00PM | $5 Entry

Pack up your picnic basket, towels, and sunscreen and soak up the sunshine at Lake Bryan, an outdoor recreation oasis in the heart of the Brazos Valley. With more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails, swimming areas, campgrounds, and largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and redfish stocked by Texas Parks & Wildlife, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind and immerse yourself in the beautiful backyard of Bryan, Texas.

There are even opportunities to rent kayaks & paddleboards for your day at the lake! Reserve yours here.

Mouthwatering Food Options: Pick-up some snacks and drinks to-go from RX Pizza and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co, or sit back and take in stunning lakeside views from Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill.

Three boats traverse across the sunset-hued waters of Lake Bryan.

Chill Out and Cool Off At Bryan Snow Cone Stands

With multiple flavors and combinations, snow cones are guaranteed to beat out the Brazos Valley heat! Visit Fire & Ice and JJ’s Snow Cones and enjoy some icy, sweet treats that will get your taste buds tingling!

A person takes a picture of a red-, white-, and blue-colored snow cone in front of a cartoon mural by JJ's Snow Cones.

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Content Coordinator: Alex is the Content Coordinator for Destination Bryan. She strives to capture the tales of local legends that are often just as tall and wide as our great Lone Star State. When not behind the camera, Alex can be found enjoying local brews and chews with her pup Viola.

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