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Nestled in the heart of the Lost Pines region, Bastrop County is your new getaway without having to go far away.

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Upcoming Events

Fri 07

Sherwood Forest Faire attendees in costumes

McDade

Sherwood Forest Faire 2021

April 3

8:00am - 5:00pm

April 3 @ 8:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm

Sherwood Forest Faire McDade Organizer: Sherwood Forest Faire

Fri 07

Bastrop

Bird Lover Weekend 2021

May 7

6:00pm - 9:00pm

May 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Bastrop Bastrop Organizer: Bird City Bastrop Texas

Sat 08

Bastrop

Wildflower Trail Runs Bastrop 2021

May 8

6:00am - 4:00pm

May 8 @ 6:00 am - May 9 @ 4:00 pm

Bastrop State Park Bastrop Organizer: Trail Racing Over Texas

Sat 08

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

May 8

10:00am - 2:00pm

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Sat 08

Bastrop

Barton Hill Farms Spring Festival 2021

May 8

10:00am - 6:00pm

May 8 @ 10:00 am - May 9 @ 6:00 pm

Barton Hill Farms Bastrop Organizer: Barton Hill Farms

Sat 08

Bastrop

MayFest 2021 at the Lost Pines Art Center

May 8

11:00am - 5:00pm

May 8 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lost Pines Art Center Bastrop

Sat 08

Elgin

Family Ride Night

May 8

6:00pm - 11:00pm

May 8 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Texas Lost Pines Riding Club Elgin

Thu 13

Elgin

Elgin Texas Farmers Market 2021

May 13

4:00pm - 7:00pm

May 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin Organizer: Elgin Farmers Market

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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Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Join us in

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Join us in recognizing our important industry! #ExploreBastropCounty #nttw21

Don't forget to stop by @toughcookiebastrop for a

Don't forget to stop by @toughcookiebastrop for a sweet treat for the road! They make amazing vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free desserts! 📷: @aliciassuburbanlife #ExploreBastropCounty

Explore the grounds of @hyattlostpines by horse! T

Explore the grounds of @hyattlostpines by horse! There's so much to do during your stay with them you won't want to leave! 📷: @savihomes #ExploreBastropCounty

Bastrop County is home to one of Texas' 16 Audubon

Bastrop County is home to one of Texas' 16 Audubon Society chapters! Bastrop was even given the Bird City Texas designation! Check out our Top 10 Public Birding Hotspots throughout Bastrop County, at the link in our bio, and let us know what you see! 📷: @lisa_silas #ExploreBastropCounty

Only a short drive east from Austin sits downtown

Only a short drive east from Austin sits downtown Smithville! With picturesque small town feels and amazing local businesses to stop & shop through, you can spend the perfect day out here! Take a road trip this weekend! 📷: @lalatiffanyatx #ExploreBastropCounty

Plan your next outdoor excursion with @rpaevents!

Plan your next outdoor excursion with @rpaevents! They have a guided tour down the scenic 6 mile El Camino Real Paddling Trail, a self-guided trek down the 14 mile Wilbarger Paddle Trail, or a peaceful float on LCRA’s Lake Bastrop! Don't worry about bringing your own equipment, they have rentals available! 📷: @_kaylinnn #ExploreBastropCounty

The Colorado River Refuge is really looking green

The Colorado River Refuge is really looking green this spring! Enjoy a nicely shaded hike along the river! 📷: @saddletramptx #ExploreBastropCounty

Bastrop County, bluebonnets, and beautiful Texas s

Bastrop County, bluebonnets, and beautiful Texas sunsets! What more could you need! 📷: @mirrorlesshell #ExploreBastropCounty

Sip on a wine flight and enjoy the Texas sun with

Sip on a wine flight and enjoy the Texas sun with the help of @texasmonthly's article highlighting the "8 Wineries That Do Texas Spring Right"! They featured @rising_sun_vineyard, which is located right here in McDade, TX! Link in bio to read.
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@carnelenta is always serving up tasty tacos and d

@carnelenta is always serving up tasty tacos and drinks! Grab your friends and come get a bite! 📷: @catluni #ExploreBastropCounty

With so many glamping options throughout Bastrop C

With so many glamping options throughout Bastrop County, read @texaslifestylemagazine's article on @thereserveatgl! It's a great place to escape into the pines and hills of Bastrop! Link in bio to read! #ExploreBastropCounty

Plan your hiking adventure out in Bastrop County!

Plan your hiking adventure out in Bastrop County! We have plenty of hiking trails to choose from that range for any hiking level! 📍: Buescher State Park 📷: @andreafromtx #ExploreBastropCounty

Grab yourself some crawfish and enjoy live music a

Grab yourself some crawfish and enjoy live music at Back 9 Bar! Make sure to stop by before they are sold out! 📷: @hungrywolfbeardco #ExploreBastropCounty

Thank you @coppershotdistillery for making our Sun

Thank you @coppershotdistillery for making our Sunday Funday a little tastier! 📷: @foreignfoodaffair #ExploreBastropCounty

@sherwoodforestfaire is going on every weekend til

@sherwoodforestfaire is going on every weekend till May 23rd! There are over 150 live performances, 170 artisans, and the famed archery & jousting contests! #ExploreBastropCounty

Spend your night in the trees with @thehobbitsnest

Spend your night in the trees with @thehobbitsnest! They are a mix of old-world charm and treehouse living out in Paige, TX! Book your stay with them today! #ExploreBastropCounty

If you're a pecan fan make @berdollpecans your nex

If you're a pecan fan make @berdollpecans your next stop in your Texas road trip! They have a 24/7 vending machine that is always filled with pecans and pecan pie! Happy National Pecan Day! 📷: @localitos.htx #ExploreBastropCounty

Join @bartonhillfarms on any weekend from April 17

Join @bartonhillfarms on any weekend from April 17-May 31 for the Austin Spring Festival! Get your tickets for the festival and gain access to acres of flowers, fresh air, great photos, delicious food, live music, local craft beer & cider, daily shows, and over 30 family activities. #ExploreBastropCounty

Today is National Pet Day! Show your canine compan

Today is National Pet Day! Show your canine companion a little extra love by going on a hike with them in Buescher State Park! 📷: @montanaleann_ #ExploreBastropCounty

McKinney Roughs Nature Park has over 17 miles of t

McKinney Roughs Nature Park has over 17 miles of trails for you to explore! Some of the trails will lead you right to the Colorado River! 📷: @texasriversandstreams #ExploreBastropCounty