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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 24

Produce at Elgin Farmers Market in Elgin Texas

Elgin

Elgin Farmers Market

September 24

5:00pm - 8:00pm

September 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Elgin Depot Museum Elgin Organizer: Elgin Texas Farmers’ Market

Fri 25

Smithville

Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park 2020

September 25

7:00pm - 11:59pm

September 25 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Scream Hollow Smithville

Fri 25

Bastrop

Exit Laughing at Bastrop Opera House

September 25

7:30pm - 9:30pm

September 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bastrop Opera House Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop Opera House

Sat 26

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

September 26

10:00am - 2:00pm

September 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Sat 26

Paige

DCRST Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas

September 26

7:00pm - 10:30pm

September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige

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

Sat 03

Smithville

Smithville Community-Wide Garage Sale – Fall 2020

October 3

8:00am - 3:00pm

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

Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Smithville Organizer: Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce

Thu 15

Antiques Week Shows Fall 2020

October 15

12:00am - 11:59pm

October 15 - November 1

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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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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

We can't wait for our parks to start looking like

We can't wait for our parks to start looking like this again! Who else loves to see the leaves change color?! 📷: @rootsandwander 📍: McKinney Roughs Nature Park #ExploreBastropCounty

It's always a great day when grabbing some fresh p

It's always a great day when grabbing some fresh pastries from @oldeworldbakerytx over in Smithville! #ExploreBastropCounty

Have you spotted the new mural at Fisherman's Park

Have you spotted the new mural at Fisherman's Park? Take a photo and don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag #ExploreBastropCounty! 📷: @paintedbuntingartonmain

Spend your weekend on Lake Bastrop at the LCRA Nor

Spend your weekend on Lake Bastrop at the LCRA North Shore Park! There are airstreams, a boat ramp and boat dock, sand volleyball courts, tetherball courts, picnic tables, grills, and showers. 📷: @gscarchitects #ExploreBastropCounty

Enjoy a nature walk around the 405-acre resort whi

Enjoy a nature walk around the 405-acre resort while staying at @hyattlostpines! Start planning your vacay today! 📷: @outsidesuburbia #ExploreBastropCounty

If you haven't heard the news yet, we have a new b

If you haven't heard the news yet, we have a new brewery coming to Elgin! @circlebrew will be opening a new brewery and taproom in the summer of 2021 and we couldn’t be more excited to have them join our Ale Trail! #ExploreBastropCounty

@rallyready still has some fall spots available fo

@rallyready still has some fall spots available for private sessions! Check out the new cars, tracks, airplane hangar, and more! Book today! #ExploreBastropCounty

One of the many hidden gems throughout Smithville

One of the many hidden gems throughout Smithville is @front_room_wine_bar! You will feel as if you were transported across the pond in this British style pub! #ExploreBastropCounty

With views like these, you don't need to travel ve

With views like these, you don't need to travel very far! 📷 : @sinfoniahorn #ExploreBastropCounty

We hope you spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing

We hope you spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing and enjoying the outdoors! Visit any of our parks for a fun-filled day surrounded by nature! Happy Labor Day everyone! #ExploreBastropCounty

We have some great BBQ spots throughout Bastrop Co

We have some great BBQ spots throughout Bastrop County! Check out our self-guided BBQ Trail and come taste some delicious Texas BBQ!📍: @fitties_bbq 📷: @melissatatetx #ExploreBastropCounty

Did you know the longest side-by-side zip line tou

Did you know the longest side-by-side zip line tour is right here in Bastrop County?! Plan a tour at @ziplostpines with your friend, significant other, sibling, or parent! #ExploreBastropCounty

It's National Wildlife Day! We are grateful to be

It's National Wildlife Day! We are grateful to be surrounded by so much nature and wildlife throughout our parks! We hope you can get out and explore our parks soon! 📷 : @southern_valley_photography #ExploreBastropCounty

Have you ever visited the Elgin Depot Museum? Rest

Have you ever visited the Elgin Depot Museum? Restored in 2002, this museum includes an extensive archive collection and is the repository for historic photographs in the community. Come make a stop on your next visit to Bastrop County! #ExploreBastropCounty

Need a little adventure before the summer is over?

Need a little adventure before the summer is over? Check out Rising Phoenix Adventures for rental equipment including kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, mountain and cruiser bike rentals, and camping equipment! #ExploreBastropCounty

All we can think about this week is grabbing some

All we can think about this week is grabbing some chicken and waffles from @theblazerbarandgrill! #ExploreBastropCounty

You can practically smell the fresh air and feel t

You can practically smell the fresh air and feel the warm summer breeze!📍: McKinney Roughs Nature Park 📷 : @luksky64 #ExploreBastropCounty

Adventure is here waiting for you! Plan your road

Adventure is here waiting for you! Plan your road trip to Bastrop County today! 📷: @edelcor_llc #ExploreBastropCounty

Feel our small-town charm throughout any of our Ma

Feel our small-town charm throughout any of our Main Streets here in Bastrop County!📍: Bastrop, TX 📷 : @southern_valley_photography #ExploreBastropCounty