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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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Tue 20

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

Tue 20

Bastrop

Open Riding Days at Mayfest Park

April 20

8:00am - 10:00pm

April 20 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Mayfest Hill Park Bastrop Organizer: City of Bastrop Parks & Recreation

Thu 22

Elgin

Elgin Texas Farmers Market 2021

April 22

4:00pm - 7:00pm

April 22 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin Organizer: Elgin Farmers Market

Thu 22

Smithville

Smithville Music in the Park – April 2021

April 22

6:00pm - 8:00pm

April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Smithville Smithville Organizer: Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce

Sat 24

Bastrop

Bird City Bastrop’s BIG SIT 2021

April 24

8:30am - 11:00am

April 24 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Fisherman’s Park Bastrop Organizer: Bird City Bastrop Texas

Sat 24

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

April 24

10:00am - 2:00pm

April 24 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Sat 24

Bastrop

Barton Hill Farms Spring Festival 2021

April 24

10:00am - 6:00pm

April 24 @ 10:00 am - April 25 @ 6:00 pm

Barton Hill Farms Bastrop Organizer: Barton Hill Farms

Sat 24

Elgin

Family Ride Night

April 24

6:00pm - 11:00pm

April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Texas Lost Pines Riding Club Elgin

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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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

Nothing like a good ol’ plate of #TexasBBQ! 📍

Nothing like a good ol’ plate of #TexasBBQ! 📍: Zimmerhanzel’s BBQ 📷: @kevlar_money_klips #ExploreBastropCounty

Take part in National Beer Day by exploring our "W

Take part in National Beer Day by exploring our "Whiskey, Wine and Ale Trail"! We rounded up the best places to grab a beer to take part in this national holiday on our Instagram Guide! 📍: @wildbunchbrewing 📷: @annahlaurynellie #ExploreBastropCounty

Escape the hustle n bustle of your weekly routine

Escape the hustle n bustle of your weekly routine with a glamping getaway at @seranatx! They offer cozy Kampinas and glamping tents! 📷: @ashphotography.atx #ExploreBastropCounty

We are wishing y'all a Happy Easter! #ExploreBastr

We are wishing y'all a Happy Easter! #ExploreBastropCounty

Sip and dine at @honeyspizza’s outdoor patio! It

Sip and dine at @honeyspizza’s outdoor patio! It's the perfect spot to enjoy a gorgeous, sunny day! 📷: @bethneely #ExploreBastropCounty

If you're looking for a full day of hiking, try ou

If you're looking for a full day of hiking, try out the Scenic Overlook, then go into the Lost Pines Loop! It's just over 6-miles! 📷: @jazminbautista #ExploreBastropCounty

Treat your kids to a fun and educational trip to @

Treat your kids to a fun and educational trip to @dinosaurparktx! It's an outdoor museum filled with life-size dinosaur replicas! Feel as if you were walking around millions of years ago! 📷: @jillkraus.e #ExploreBastropCounty

March 29th is National Mom and Pop Business Owners

March 29th is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! Our cities are full of small, locally owned businesses, like Back Door Cafe! Don't forget to support small businesses during your visit here! 📷: @austin86ed #ExploreBastropCounty

If you've been through Bastrop County or are plann

If you've been through Bastrop County or are planning your next trip here, don't skip out on Roadhouse Paige's Jalapeño Cream Cheese Burger! It is a must-have! 📷: @gastro.monique #ExploreBastropCounty

During your next visit to Bastrop step inside @ast

During your next visit to Bastrop step inside @astrorecordstore! They carry vintage, rare, and amazing records and other musical treasures for you to shop! @texashighways featured them this month. Click the link in our bio to read the article. #ExploreBastropCounty

Your next trip idea: camping at Lake Bastrop! We h

Your next trip idea: camping at Lake Bastrop! We have different overnight stays like airstreams, cabins, and more for you to reserve! You can also book your kayak & canoe rentals for a day out on the lake while here! 📷: @fudgetrout #ExploreBastropCounty

Need a Texas road trip idea? Start planning your v

Need a Texas road trip idea? Start planning your visit to Bastrop County! From outdoor adventures, to relaxing spa treatments we have it all here for you!📍: @ziplostpines 📷: @obduliomonreal #ExploreBastropCounty