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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

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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Being stuck at home, it gets a little mundane seei

Being stuck at home, it gets a little mundane seeing the same thing over-and-over again. We wanted to give everyone a chance to show each other their views of our beautiful county! Share your favorite view from your location and put a smile on someone’s face by submitting your photo via the #linkinbio. We will be posting people's submissions on a weekly basis! #ExploreBastropCounty

It's National Beer Day! 🍺 Make sure to support

It's National Beer Day! 🍺 Make sure to support local on a day like today if you can! #ExploreBastropCounty

Don't forget to stop and smell the... bluebonnets!

Don't forget to stop and smell the... bluebonnets! 📷: @winniedaweenie #ExploreBastropCounty

#FunFactFriday: Did you know that volunteers have

#FunFactFriday: Did you know that volunteers have planted 3 million loblolly pines in #BastropStatePark to replace those lost in the 2011 Bastrop County Complex Wildfire? 📷: @handicapped.hiker #ExploreBastropCounty

In these uncertain and unpredictable times it can

In these uncertain and unpredictable times it can get overwhelming! Here in Bastrop County we will make sure to bring a smile to your face with our stunning imagery! Follow along on all of our social media channels! 📷: @appraiser301 #ExploreBastropCounty

Bastrop County has 3 destinations labeled as "Film

Bastrop County has 3 destinations labeled as "Film Friendly"! Bastrop actually had some iconic scenes from the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" shot off of State Highway 304. Click the link to find out what other movies were filmed here! #ExploreBastropCounty

For this week's Trivia Tuesday, we wanted to ask i

For this week's Trivia Tuesday, we wanted to ask if you know what year the Elgin Depot Museum was built? #ExploreBastropCounty

With views like these you don't need to go very fa

With views like these you don't need to go very far! 📍: 9E Ranch Cabins Lost Pines Bastrop 📷: @kentbohls #ExploreBastropCounty

Blue skies and hidden gems are what make Texas dri

Blue skies and hidden gems are what make Texas drives so fun! 📍: Elgin, Texas #ExploreBastropCounty

It’s important to practice social distancing, bu

It’s important to practice social distancing, but don’t forget to take a break from the indoors and get some fresh air!📍: Colorado River #ExploreBastropCounty

Nothing like a Texas sunset to make your day a lit

Nothing like a Texas sunset to make your day a little better! 📍: Cedar Creek, TX 📷: @rootsandwander #ExploreBastropCounty

We love seeing the birds of Bastrop County! What s

We love seeing the birds of Bastrop County! What species have you seen flying around? #ExploreBastropCounty

Happy National Puppy Day! Don’t forget to show y

Happy National Puppy Day! Don’t forget to show your pooch a little extra love today! 📷: @brixton_bobo #ExploreBastropCounty

After the rain storm comes the flowers. ❤️️

After the rain storm comes the flowers. ❤️️ 📷: @bluegrasssojourner #ExploreBastropCounty

Happy St. Patricks Day from Bastrop County! 🍀 #

Happy St. Patricks Day from Bastrop County! 🍀 #ExploreBastropCounty

Want to roam the land and see what the earth was l

Want to roam the land and see what the earth was like millions of years ago? The Dinosaur Park has realistic life-size #dinosaur exhibits! It will feel like you are hanging out with actual dinosaurs! #ExploreBastropCounty

The @bastropmusic Festival is two months away! The

The @bastropmusic Festival is two months away! There will be over 30 bands playing in multiple venues all throughout Bastrop! Grab your tickets and come on out! 📍: @neighbors_tx #ExploreBastropCounty #MusicFestival

Have your weekend getaway in the outdoors! 📍: B

Have your weekend getaway in the outdoors! 📍: Best Little Cabin in Texas #ExploreBastropCounty #TexasToDo

@bartonhillfarms is celebrating their 2020 #Spring

@bartonhillfarms is celebrating their 2020 #Spring Festival on weekends from March 14 - April 11! Each weekend there will be a variety of family-friendly activities so make sure to stop by for some fun! 💐 #ExploreBastropCounty

Start planning your stay for the @AutoNation IndyC

Start planning your stay for the @AutoNation IndyCar Challenge on April 24 - 26 at @cota_official! Book a place to stay in Bastrop County and be a 20 minute drive to the races! #ExploreBastropCounty #COTA