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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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Sun 13

Bastrop

Wilderness Skills Overnight Camp 2021

June 7

12:00am - 11:59pm

June 7 - July 30

Earth Native Wilderness School Bastrop Organizer: Earth Native Wilderness School

Sun 13

Paige

The Texas Viking Festival and Skaldic Althing

June 12

12:00am - 11:59pm

June 12 - June 13

Valkyrie Ranch Paige

Mon 14

LCRA Outdoor Day Camps 2021

June 14

9:00am - 4:00pm

June 14 @ 9:00 am - August 6 @ 4:00 pm

McKinney Roughs Nature Park Organizer: McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Tue 15

Bastrop

Open Riding Days at Mayfest Park

June 15

8:00am - 10:00pm

June 15 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

Thu 17

Elgin

Elgin Texas Farmers Market 2021

June 17

4:00pm - 7:00pm

June 17 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin Organizer: Elgin Farmers Market

Fri 18

McDade

Sherwood Forest Grown-Up Camp 2021

June 18

12:00am - 11:59pm

June 18 - June 21

Sherwood Forest Faire McDade Organizer: Sherwood Forest Faire

Fri 18

Elgin

Luna Market 2021 – Strawberry Moon

June 18

6:00pm - 9:00pm

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin

Fri 18

Smithville

Wicked Summer Monster Bash 2021

June 18

7:00pm - 11:59pm

June 18 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Scream Hollow Smithville

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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Sip and shop at @elginowlstore! Along with being a

Sip and shop at @elginowlstore! Along with being a wine bar they have an array of quality vintage, consignment and new home furnishings & accessories! #ExploreBastropCounty

All those rain showers have definitely helped to b

All those rain showers have definitely helped to bring a little bit more green to our parks! Plan a nature walk and come see our natural beauty!📍: McKinney Roughs Nature Park 📷: @texwanderer #ExploreBastropCounty

Western Days is coming up in a few weeks on June 2

Western Days is coming up in a few weeks on June 24 - 26th! There will be a parade, carnival, arts & craft vendors, food, and live entertainment! Come on out and bring the whole family too! #ExploreBastropCounty

It doesn't get better than tacos + margs from @mac

It doesn't get better than tacos + margs from @macocobtx! Get a bite from this colorful & tasty Mexican restaurant in Bastrop! #ExploreBastropCounty

@screamhollowhalloweenpark is back this summer fro

@screamhollowhalloweenpark is back this summer from June 11 - June 26th, Fridays & Saturdays! Get your tickets for the ONLY haunted hayride open in Texas this summer! #ExploreBastropCounty

Need "13 Fantastic Things To Do In Beautiful Bastr

Need "13 Fantastic Things To Do In Beautiful Bastrop, Texas"? Click the link in our bio to read all the fun things to do during your stay here! 📷: @ariesnicko #ExploreBastropCounty

Stay the night in Bastrop County, then head on dow

Stay the night in Bastrop County, then head on down the road to @sanctuaryserengeti! It’s a drive-through #safari that was created to provide a safe, open environment for a wide variety of animals from all over the world! It’s open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays! 📷: @htx.shot #ExploreBastropCounty

Nothing like a tasty plate from @maxinescafeand! T

Nothing like a tasty plate from @maxinescafeand! They are ready to serve you some delicious southern classics! 📷: @deathmetaldad7870 #ExploreBastropCounty

Since today is Memorial Day we want to honor all o

Since today is Memorial Day we want to honor all of the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifices. #ExploreBastropCounty

Sit back and enjoy the view! @hyattlostpines is th

Sit back and enjoy the view! @hyattlostpines is the perfect place to enjoy the Texas weather and beautiful scenery! 📷: @courseoflifealex #ExploreBastropCounty

Treat yourself to a smoothie bowl from @radiantmam

Treat yourself to a smoothie bowl from @radiantmamajuicebar! They are a great place to stop in and get fresh juice, healthy snacks, smoothies, & more! 📷: @_ivetteramos_ #ExploreBastropCounty

Get in your car and drive...to Bastrop County! It'

Get in your car and drive...to Bastrop County! It's National Road Trip Day today! : @kristina_sinclair #ExploreBastropCounty

You can almost feel the Texas sun and smell the lo

You can almost feel the Texas sun and smell the loblolly pines!📍: Bastrop State Park 📷: @roamtheouterspace #ExploreBastropTexas

Who else is ready to relax poolside during your st

Who else is ready to relax poolside during your stay at @hyattlostpines! 📷: Jenn #ExploreBastropCounty

@firewildaustin is always serving up a delicious m

@firewildaustin is always serving up a delicious menu every week! They focus on custom seasonal menus using local, sustainable & humane products! Check them out! #ExploreBastropCounty

Celebrate National Craft Distillery Day by getting

Celebrate National Craft Distillery Day by getting a flight from @coppershotdistillery! They are Bastrop's local distillery serving handcrafted moonshine, whiskey, & vodka! 📷: @onethirdginger #ExploreBastropCounty

Stay in one of our airstreams on Lake Bastrop! It

Stay in one of our airstreams on Lake Bastrop! It can be your home away from home! 📷: @lcraparks #ExploreBastropCounty

@bartonhillfarms is open Saturdays & Sundays now t

@bartonhillfarms is open Saturdays & Sundays now till May 31st! Get tickets to gain access to the flower fields, live music, food + drinks, plus much much more! It's fun for the whole family! 📷: @toycrayon #ExploreBastropCounty

Only one more weekend left of @sherwoodforestfaire

Only one more weekend left of @sherwoodforestfaire! The last weekend is May 23rd so make sure to get your tickets for the last couple of days! 📷: @marypoarch #ExploreBastropCounty

One of the easiest national holidays to celebrate

One of the easiest national holidays to celebrate with us is National Barbecue Day! Check out our Barbeque Trail Instagram Guide! 📷: @thepreppypilot📍: @southsidebbq #ExploreBastropCounty