September 2014 Events

All Month

County Judge Bob Hebert holding a Fort Bend County library card.

Library Card Sign-up Month

Fort Bend County Libraries want to make sure that your child is among the two-thirds of Americans who carry the smartest card of all – a library card. With a library card, you can access books, videos, DVDs, CDs, software and more. Call 281-341-2677 or visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.

September 11th, 8 am – 4 pm

Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference

The Central Fort Bend Chamber will conduct its 10th annual conference at the Rosenberg Civic Center, located at 3825 Highway 36 South. The conference is a comprehensive resource for forecasts, technical information and updates regarding developing projects in Fort Bend County. Attendees will receive first hand information from some of the area’s most respected authorities throughout the region. Visit www.cfbca.org or call 281-342-5464.

September 20th, 10 am – 4 pm

Cars & Crafts

Cars & Crafts

Presented by the Historic Richmond Association, Cars & Crafts debuts its first event in Downtown Richmond. Come out to view beautiful cars and shop various vendor booths in Richmond’s Historic District at 310 Morton Street. Contact historicrichmondassociation@gmail.com or 832-600-0094.

September 20th, 6:30 – 9 pm

Bites & Brews

The Fort Bend County Museum presents an evening event for connoisseurs of local culture and cuisine at the historic 1883 home of Congressman John M. Moore, located at 500 Houston Street in Richmond. Delectable smells and smiling faces invite guests to sample an assortment of tasty creations, and each new combination of flavors is more intriguing than the next. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. To purchase tickets, call 281-342-6478.

September 26th – October 5th

The Fort Bend County Fair…Uncorked

Enjoy a glass of wine or two at Grapes on the Brazos, the high styled Fort Bend County Fair event supporting the youth of Fort Bend County during the Fair’s 10 day run. The event is located at 4310 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg in Building W behind the Texas Stage. There will be white and red wine offerings, beer, sodas, water and snacks, as well as nighttime entertainment and restaurants serving heavy hors d’oeuvres on most nights. Pre-sale wine tickets are currently on sale. The book of tickets is valued at $25 for $20 before the Fair begins and contains coupons for local businesses. To purchase, contact the Fair Office at 281-342-6171. Proceeds from this event help contribute to scholarships and other opportunities for the youth of Fort Bend County. For a list of wine selections and a full schedule of events, visit www.fortbendcountyfair.com.