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Wed 21

Antiques Week Shows Fall 2020

October 15

12:00am - 11:59pm

October 15 - November 1

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Wed 21

Elgin

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm’s Pumpkin Fun

October 21

10:00am - 2:00pm

October 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm Elgin

Wed 21

Elgin

Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt 2020

October 21

12:00pm - 5:00pm

October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Evergreen Farms Elgin

Thu 22

Produce at Elgin Farmers Market in Elgin Texas

Elgin

Elgin Farmers Market

October 22

5:00pm - 8:00pm

October 22 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Elgin Depot Museum Elgin Organizer: Elgin Texas Farmers’ Market

Fri 23

Child walking through corn maze

Bastrop

Barton Hill Farms’ Fall Festival 2020

October 23

8:00am - 5:00pm

October 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Barton Hills Farm Bastrop Organizer: Barton Hill Farms

Fri 23

Dale

Shred the Undead Zombie Rally Hunt 2020

October 23

5:00pm - 9:00pm

October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rally Ready Driving School Dale

Fri 23

Smithville

Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park 2020

October 23

7:00pm - 11:59pm

October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Scream Hollow Smithville

Sat 24

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

October 24

10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 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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Keep warm by the fire pit during your stay at @hya

Keep warm by the fire pit during your stay at @hyattlostpines! Plan your trip here today! #ExploreBastropCounty

Did you know Bastrop received the Bird City Texas

Did you know Bastrop received the Bird City Texas designation, naming it as only one of four cities in the entire state of Texas with this title? Grab your binoculars and see for yourself! 📷: @lostpineslife #ExploreBastropCounty

Indulge yourself in a plate of spaghetti and meatb

Indulge yourself in a plate of spaghetti and meatballs from @leositaliangrill! It is National Pasta Day today! #ExploreBastropCounty

With this cooler, fall weather it makes exploring

With this cooler, fall weather it makes exploring the outdoors here in Bastrop County even better! Plan your visit today! 📍: Buescher State Park 📷: @shotbywill #ExploreBastropCounty

The best way to celebrate National Fossil Day is b

The best way to celebrate National Fossil Day is by exploring and learning about them at the Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek! Visit them this weekend! 📷: @amerdelic #ExploreBastropCounty

This season got even better with @bartonhillfarms'

This season got even better with @bartonhillfarms' Fall Festival 2020! Here’s all that you can do at the festival:
• Pick Pumpkins
• Explore a Corn Maze
• Take Fall Family Photos
• Listen to Live Music
• Enjoy Food
• And MUCH MORE
Get your tickets today! 📷: @wynngd #ExploreBastropCounty

@lumberyard.studio has re-opened the gallery of Ju

@lumberyard.studio has re-opened the gallery of Judy Paul! They are open every Friday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm! Stop by and see all of their original paintings, prints, and gifts that they have! #ExploreBastropCounty

Want to learn how to blend photography with the en

Want to learn how to blend photography with the environment, ecological systems, and eco-tourism? Take part in Smithville's week-long virtual conference on Oct. 10 - 15! There will be pre-recorded interviews with the panelists, an "Outdoor Tourism Roundtable", and a photography contest! Click the link in our bio to learn more. 📷: @guyvbarnes #ExploreBastropCounty

@lifeatcolovista is having several specials for al

@lifeatcolovista is having several specials for all you golfers out there! Click the link in our bio to check out their website and call today to book! 📷: @jodicocktrell #ExploreBastropCounty

If you're attending the Fall 2020 Round Top Antiqu

If you're attending the Fall 2020 Round Top Antiques Show stay with us here in Bastrop County! Only a quick drive to Round Top, we have plenty of places to stay and delicious places to dine at in between your shopping! Grab your tickets for the Antiques Show today! 📷: @exploreroundtop #ExploreBastropCounty

@HyattLostPines has announced its new "Work From H

@HyattLostPines has announced its new "Work From Hyatt" package! Change up your work from home space with a room at @HyattLostPines! Click the link in our bio to check out the details. #ExploreBastropCounty

Our Airstream Trailers on Lake Bastrop North Shore

Our Airstream Trailers on Lake Bastrop North Shore Park were featured in World Property Journal's "My Top 5 Great Autumn Escapes in America Revealed"! Click the link in our bio to check out why you need to plan your visit here today! 📷: @jtrice #ExploreBastropCounty

Find the joy in cycling on more rural terrain with

Find the joy in cycling on more rural terrain with this article by @texasmonthly, "Texas Cyclists Are Discovering the Joys of Gravel Grinding"! They featured Bastrop, TX as a great route to bike through to see some stunning views and historic sites! Click the link in our bio to read! 📷: @elimidnight007 #ExploreBastropCounty

Nothing like a peaceful bike ride through Buescher

Nothing like a peaceful bike ride through Buescher State Park to mark the beginning of fall weather! 📷: @pglace #ExploreBastropCounty

Have you been to @coppershotdistillery since they’ve teamed up with @macococina to serve tasty cocktails and delicious Mexican food? Stop by this weekend! #ExploreBastropCounty

The stars just look brighter out here in Bastrop C

The stars just look brighter out here in Bastrop County! Thank you to @the_texas_historian for capturing this awesome shot!📍: Elgin, TX #ExploreBastropCounty

Now THIS is how you celebrate National Pancake Day

Now THIS is how you celebrate National Pancake Day! 📷: @jordydickey📍: @maxinescafeand #ExploreBastropCounty

Since it's almost October it's time to start getti

Since it's almost October it's time to start getting in the spooky spirit with @Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park! With 4 haunted attractions, live music, and food there's plenty to do! Grab your tickets for your visit today! #ExploreBastropCounty

It's a fried catfish kinda day, wouldn't you agree

It's a fried catfish kinda day, wouldn't you agree? 📷: @mymaria_maria📍Paw Paw's Catfish #ExploreBastropCounty

Escape from reality with @greenacresatx! You can s

Escape from reality with @greenacresatx! You can spend your stay inside of an airstream, lodge, or yurt! 📷: @austin_monthly #ExploreBastropCounty