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Sat 06

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

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Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

June 6

10:00am - 2:00pm

June 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Fri 03

Bastrop Patriotic Festival and Run 2019

Bastrop

Bastrop Patriotic Festival 2020

July 3

8:00am - 11:00pm

July 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Fisherman’s Park Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop Chamber of Commerce

Our Communities

Bastrop

Bastrop, named the “Most Historic Small Town in Texas,” is renowned for its beautiful outdoors, historic folklore, delicious food and charming personality. MORE

Elgin

Elgin, the “Sausage Capital of Texas,” produces over three million pounds of sausage annually at its award-winning BBQ joints. MORE

Smithville

Historic Smithville, perhaps best known as the location for 1998 movie “Hope Floats,” proves that a small town can create the “World’s Largest Gingerbread Man.” MORE

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This Memorial Day we would like to remember and th

This Memorial Day we would like to remember and thank all those who have given their lives to serve our country! #ExploreBastropCounty

The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is open on Tuesday

The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays from 11am - 2pm in Downtown Bastrop at 1302 Chestnut Street! Find some great fresh, local, seasonal produce, poultry, baked goods, wellness products and so much more! 📷: @bastropliving #ExploreBastropCounty

These sunny skies and warmer weather are best spen

These sunny skies and warmer weather are best spent with a fun trip to Bastrop for some off-roading fun! 📷: @that.nameless.jeep #ExploreBastropCounty

Today is #NationalRoadTripDay! Take a drive throug

Today is #NationalRoadTripDay! Take a drive through Bastrop County! Follow along our #Adventure290 for the perfect road trip guide! Don’t forget to use the hashtag with any photos you take of your adventure! 📷: @savannah_arizmendi #ExploreBastropCounty

Not quite ready to explore yet? That's okay! We wa

Not quite ready to explore yet? That's okay! We want to bring the wonders of Bastrop County to you and your next virtual meeting! We have several backgrounds for you to use, click the #linkinbio and download your favorite views! #ExploreBastropCounty

Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard have opened their doors

Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard have opened their doors for outside seating on the patio and in the yard! Enjoy some tasty food and live music while supporting local for this week's Main Street Monday. Although not everyone is ready to come back out, they are still doing curbside take-out so you can still enjoy their food from home! #ExploreBastropCounty

Start planning your stay at the Cottages at Colovi

Start planning your stay at the Cottages at Colovista after playing a round at the Golf Course! Explore Bastrop County when you’re ready! 📍: Colovista Golf Club #ExploreBastropCounty #PlanNowStayLater

When you visit Bastrop County you'll get a whole n

When you visit Bastrop County you'll get a whole new view of Texas! 📍: @austinparamotor #ExploreBastropCounty

It's Friday, so you know what that means! #FunFact

It's Friday, so you know what that means! #FunFactFriday! The historic districts of Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville are listed on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places! Have you walked on their Main Streets before? #ExploreBastropCounty

Give your puppy a little extra ❤️️ this week

Give your puppy a little extra ❤️️ this weekend with a fun visit to Bastrop State Park! 📷: @dapper.duma.gsp #ExploreBastropCounty

Our #MainStreetMonday this week features Maxine's

Our #MainStreetMonday this week features Maxine's Cafe and Bakery in Bastrop, Texas! They have been featured in @texasmonthly as one of The 40 Best Small-Town Cafes in Texas and one of the 40 Best Breakfast Places in Texas! Check them out! 📷: @austinfoodstagram #ExploreBastropCounty

Have you visited the McKinney Roughs Nature Park l

Have you visited the McKinney Roughs Nature Park lately? Make it your next stop to visit, just remember to follow the CDC guidelines while there! 📷: @elina_odegard #ExploreBastropCounty

Rise and shine Bastrop County! It's the final day

Rise and shine Bastrop County! It's the final day of National Travel and Tourism Week! Where is the first place you plan on visiting here? 📷: @heymikegrey #ExploreBastropCounty

How are you celebrating #NationalTravelandTourismW

How are you celebrating #NationalTravelandTourismWeek? Whether you are daydreaming about taking a trip later this year, or planning a small summer road trip there is plenty to be excited about! 📷: @austinthombsphotography #ExploreBastropCounty

This week's window submission comes to us from @ba

This week's window submission comes to us from @bastropliving in Historic Downtown Bastrop! Check out her gorgeous front porch! Thank you to everyone who has been submitting their photos, and we can't wait to see more! If you still want to submit your photo click the link in our bio and fill out the form! #ExploreBastropCounty

We wanted to make #MainStreetMonday a little diffe

We wanted to make #MainStreetMonday a little different this week! Since it's National Tourism and Travel Week why not highlight the entire town of Smithville! They have some fun and unique boutiques and stores throughout their town! Check out all of the amazing stores that are there by clicking the link in our bio! Make them your next stop to visit! 📍: Lark #ExploreBastropCounty

This week is National Tourism and Travel Week! We

This week is National Tourism and Travel Week! We would love to see some of your past adventures to Bastrop County! Feel free to comment your photos and shout out your favorite local businesses! Don't forget to use #ExploreBastropCounty in your images! 📷: @nachoavgblondies

We have a fun game to play while you are hanging a

We have a fun game to play while you are hanging around your house! How many birds can you identify based on the sounds they make? Comment below what you hear from your backyard! Click the link in our bio to hear the sound 50 bird species make, we look forward to seeing what you hear! 📷: @lostpineslife #ExploreBastropCounty

It's time for another Fun Fact Friday! Did you kno

It's time for another Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that livestock accounts for 66% of the $30+ million in annual market sales generated by 2,000 Bastrop County ranches? #ExploreBastropCounty

Thank you to Katie for this cool photo of this Gre

Thank you to Katie for this cool photo of this Green Anole they found in their backyard garden over in Bastrop, TX! Don't forget to submit your own photo of your Bastrop County Window View! #Linkinbio to submit your own photo. #ExploreBastropCounty