Winnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chambers County, Texas, United States.

[3] In 1941 an oilfield was discovered nearby, leading the way for the oil businessman Glenn H. McCarthy to establish a gas plant just east of the town.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.

Winnie is the host of the Texas Rice Festival (TRF),[22] which occurs during the first weekend of October annually.

During the TRF, the farmers of Southeast Texas are appreciated, and there are live bands, singers, and a Beauty Pageant that takes place during this time.

During the first weekend of every month, there is a flea market entitled Larry's Old Time Trade Days.

Winnie Cumulus Broadcasting Tower, a 2,000 feet (609.6 m) tall guyed TV mast at 29°56′09.8″N 94°30′39.4″W / 29.936056°N 94.510944°W / 29.936056; -94.510944, which is one of the world's tallest structures.