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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

Thu 06

Produce at Elgin Farmers Market in Elgin Texas

Elgin

Elgin Farmers Market

August 6

5:00pm - 8:00pm

August 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Elgin Depot Museum Elgin Organizer: Elgin Texas Farmers’ Market

Sat 08

Overlooking cliff at Hole 15 at ColoVista Golf Course near Bastrop Texas.

Bastrop

2020 Hotter N’ Hell Scramble / Shamble

August 8

8:00am - 6:00pm

August 8 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

ColoVista Golf Course Bastrop

Sat 08

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

August 8

10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Sat 29

Paige

DCRST Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas

August 29

7:00pm - 10:30pm

August 29 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige

Sat 26

Smithville

Smithville Wingfest & Chili Cook-A-Roo 2020

September 26

9:00am - 4:00pm

September 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Downtown Smithville Smithville Organizer: Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce

Sat 03

Child walking through corn maze

Bastrop

Barton Hill Farms’ Fall Festival 2020

October 3

8:00am - 5:00pm

October 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Barton Hills Farm Bastrop Organizer: Barton Hill Farms

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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Our Texas towns are filled with great boutiques wi

Our Texas towns are filled with great boutiques with unique finds! Get your shopping on here, in Bastrop County! 📷 : @ericskadson #ExploreBastropCounty

If you're a fan of Texas sunsets, there's not an i

If you're a fan of Texas sunsets, there's not an inch of Bastrop County where you can't find an amazing view!📍: Rosanky, TX 📷 : @bastxaggie #ExploreBastropCounty

If you're craving some award-winning chicken fried

If you're craving some award-winning chicken fried steak or delicious home cooking look no further! @thegracemiller_gracies will take good care of you!! #ExploreBastropCounty

Looking to have a weekend trip to Bastrop, TX? Sta

Looking to have a weekend trip to Bastrop, TX? Stay at Lake Bastrop South Shore Park! 📷 : @jertown #ExploreBastropCounty

Book your next river adventure with @bastropriverc

Book your next river adventure with @bastropriverco. They offer kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards for rent! Call to book your spot today! #ExploreBastropCounty

In Bastrop County, you can feel the history throug

In Bastrop County, you can feel the history throughout our cities. Come take a self-guided tour and see for yourself just how long they have been around! 📷 : @adventureredefined #ExploreBastropCounty

In need of vacation inspo? Check out @thereserveat

In need of vacation inspo? Check out @thereserveatgl! Their unique vacation experience will be one you won't forget! 📷 : @carlyraybowden #ExploreBastropCounty

One thing that these summer days call for is some

One thing that these summer days call for is some Texas BBQ! Read our BBQ trail blog at the #linkinbio to find all the best spots in Bastrop County!📍: @southsidebbq #ExploreBastropCounty

Don't feel ready to explore yet? No worries! Our s

Don't feel ready to explore yet? No worries! Our state parks are taking overnight reservations up to 3 months in advance! Click the #linkinbio to book your cabin today! 📷 : @handicapped.hiker #ExploreBastropCounty

@aviatorpizza is taking online orders! Don't worry

@aviatorpizza is taking online orders! Don't worry about cooking this weekend they have got you covered! #ExploreBastropCounty

The @hyattlostpines has been calling our name for

The @hyattlostpines has been calling our name for a weekend stay! #ExploreBastropCounty

One of our favorite weekend activities nowadays is

One of our favorite weekend activities nowadays is getting out and going for a hike! Have you visited the Buescher State Park lately, there's a 7.7-mile hike that has your name on it! 📷 : @thehive.fitness

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park has a boat dock for

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park has a boat dock for easy access into the water! Grab your boat or canoe and lets hit the water! 📷 : @lostpinesco #ExploreBastropCounty

One of our favorite places to watch the sunset is

One of our favorite places to watch the sunset is over at @neighbors_tx! Make it the next place you dine at when you are ready to come visit us! 📷 : @fittotraveltheworld #ExploreBastropCounty

Why not have a fun day trip through Smithville, TX

Why not have a fun day trip through Smithville, TX? Check out this article about all the fun murals that you will be able to spot here. Will you be able to find them all? #LinkinBio to read. #ExploreBastropCounty

There are so many different ways to explore McKinn

There are so many different ways to explore McKinney Roughs Nature Park! How do you choose to go on the trails? 📷 : @jmmignone #ExploreBastropCounty

It's one of our favorite days, National Pecan Pie

It's one of our favorite days, National Pecan Pie Day! How else would we be celebrating this day other than with a pie from @berdollpecans! #ExploreBastropCounty

One thing we are looking forward to doing is pumpk

One thing we are looking forward to doing is pumpkin picking over at @bartonhillfarms! Tag a friend that you would like to go with! 📷 : @annebryantphotography #ExploreBastropCounty

It's all about those wide-open spaces here in Bast

It's all about those wide-open spaces here in Bastrop County! Plan your own road trip and see for yourself! 📷 : @roskew #ExploreBastropCounty

Don't mind if we stop to take a pic during our #Ad

Don't mind if we stop to take a pic during our #Adventure290 roadtrip! #Linkinbio to embark on the road trip yourself! 📍: Elgin, TX 📷: @yochache #ExploreBastropCounty