With August brings the start of a new school year and a return to routine.
Before the bell rings on the first day and after there are some community events ahead in August and some that help families prepare for back to school and the upcoming fall.Â
Here are some Montgomery County events coming up in August:
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Back-to-school saleÂ
Just Between Friends Back-to-School sale is billed as the largest resale event in Texas. It begins Thursday and continues through Aug. 4 at the Lone Star Convention Center and Expo Center in Conroe at 9055 Airport Road.Â
Expect more than 900 sellers with 200,000 items up for sale at the annual event that is spread out over 53,000 square feet. Items for babies through teens. Admission is $3 at the door.Â
Thursday is presale day. See selected times for special groups like VIP shopping, military families, first time parents and grandparents. Friday the event is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Â
Southern Star Beer Run
The annual 5K run at the brewing company in Conroe is set for 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 10 on the brewery grounds. Southern Star Brewing has changed hands and the property will host its grand opening soon. The original grand opening set for Aug. 3 was delayed by Hurricane Beryl.Â
The run starts and finishes at Southern Star Brewing Co and then cool off with a craft beer. Once runners cross the finish line, collect a souvenir pint glass and enjoy up to four 8-oz pours of beer, included with entry and a 2024 race T-shirt.Â
Registration is open at the Run In Texas website. Â
Montgomery County Funky Junque Market
The Montgomery County Funky Junque Market returns to the Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17.Â
Shop holiday items, decor, handcrafted items and more with more than 125 small business vendors featuring fall and holiday items. Entry is $5 cash at the door.Â
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Texas Red Fest
The music festival Texas Red Fest is set for 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Heritage Place Park in downtown Conroe. The festival features bands including The Lacs, Justin Champagne, Rehab, Cypress Spring and Austin Toliver. Tickets are $30.Â
Wellness ExpoÂ
A two-day Wellness Expo is set for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe. More than 75 exhibitors featuring products and services for mind, body and spirit. Shop for nutritional products, energized jewelry and stones, essential oils and air purifiers.Â
Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission is $7.Â
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