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Wed 10

Bastrop

Zoom in – Like a Pollinator Boss (Acrylics, Teen)

August 10

2:00pm - 4:30pm

August 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Lost Pines Art Center Bastrop Organizer: Lost Pines Art Center

Wed 10

Bastrop

Eden East Farm Stand

August 10

4:00pm - 7:00pm

August 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Eden East Farm Bastrop

Thu 11

Elgin

Sip Shop & Stroll Elgin

August 11

5:00pm - 8:00pm

August 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Elgin Elgin Organizer: Elgin Chamber of Commerce

Fri 12

LITTLE HIKE series – Bird City Bastrop

August 12

8:30am - 10:00am

August 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Organizer: Bird City Texas Bastrop

Fri 12

Bastrop

Theater: The Odd Couple – Female Version”

August 12

7:30pm - 9:00pm

August 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bastrop Opera House Bastrop

Sat 13

Bastrop

Opera: “The Bat” Die Fledermaus

August 13

6:30am - 8:00pm

August 13 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts Bastrop Organizer: William Lewis School of Opera

Sat 13

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Bastrop

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

August 13

10:00am - 2:00pm

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market

Sat 13

Bastrop

SUP El Camino Real 2022 Race 2022

August 13

3:00pm - 8:00pm

August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fisherman’s Park Bastrop Organizer: Bastrop River Company

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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Do you recognize what Bastrop business this photo

Do you recognize what Bastrop business this photo was taken in? Explore Bastrop's downtown area and find out where you can see this amazing book installation! 📷: @agaitano #ExploreBastropCounty

Meuth’s Place specializes in old-fashioned fried

Meuth’s Place specializes in old-fashioned fried chicken, with rolls, french fries, pinto beans & coleslaw! They also host Fish Fridays and soft serve ice cream floats & banana splits for those with a sweet tooth! #ExploreBastropCounty

This month the @bastropoperahouse is putting on "T

This month the @bastropoperahouse is putting on "The Odd Couple", but with a twist! Florence Unger & Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. Get your tickets for this play today! #ExploreBastropCounty

When you plan on coming to Bastrop County check ou

When you plan on coming to Bastrop County check out these "7 Exciting Activities You Must Do"! @culturemapdal made a list on how to maximize your time in our stunning section of the Hill Country! Link in bio to read. 📷: @heatherlyvox #ExploreBastropCounty

Get the perfect summer outfit at @ehmercantile in

Get the perfect summer outfit at @ehmercantile in downtown Smithville! There are plenty of adorable boutiques that make up the downtown area! Get your shopping bags ready! #ExploreBastropCounty

The best time to hike Buescher State Park during t

The best time to hike Buescher State Park during the summer is definitely during the evenings! You can catch the sunset over the hill country, just make sure to bring plenty of water and wear a hat! 📷: @moresalsaplz #ExploreBastropCounty

When you stay at @hyattlostpines you can venture t

When you stay at @hyattlostpines you can venture through the resort on a daily horseback ride located at Renegade Trailhead! Book your experience when you vacation with us at this Lost Pines resort! #ExploreBastropCounty

The annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo is back from

The annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo is back from August 3 - 6th! There will be a parade downtown, rodeo events, live music every night, numerous events held throughout Bastrop, and LOTS MORE! Come on out for a weekend of family fun! #ExploreBastropCounty

Make it a perfect Texas summer day and grab some B

Make it a perfect Texas summer day and grab some BBQ from @southsidebbq! There's nothing more Texan than that! #ExploreBastropCounty

Fun Fact: Bastrop County was designated as the Fil

Fun Fact: Bastrop County was designated as the Film Hospitality Capital of Texas! We've had a wide variety of films shot in our county, let's see if you recognize any of their names! Tour our film trail to see the iconic shots in our County. Link in bio to read. 📷: @jaysa_evans #ExploreBastropCounty

Exciting news!! Smithville has a new brewery compa

Exciting news!! Smithville has a new brewery company that has joined its community! Check out @smithvillebrewing as you mark off all our craft drinking holes throughout Bastrop County with our "Whiskey Wine & Ale Trail"! Link in bio to read. 📷: @johanbbt #ExploreBastropCounty

Enjoy a cool, shaded trail around Lake Bastrop! Yo

Enjoy a cool, shaded trail around Lake Bastrop! You can walk from either South Shore to North Shore or try out some of the looped trails off of South Shore Park! 📷: @bellahtaylor #ExploreBastropCounty

@rising_sun_vineyard's harvest is coming up on Jul

@rising_sun_vineyard's harvest is coming up on July 29th and they need help! They will be harvesting their Black Spanish grapes which cover half of the vineyard. Reach out to the vineyard if you would like to help out and feel free to tag a friend to join you! #ExploreBastropCounty

Summer means new adventures & experiences! Soar th

Summer means new adventures & experiences! Soar through the Lost Pines with @ziplostpines and get a view of Bastrop County unlike any other! 📷: @carinthepipe #ExploreBastropCounty

Looking for a way to enjoy a cooler way to camp? T

Looking for a way to enjoy a cooler way to camp? Try glamping! @thereserveatgl has luxury yurts for you to stay in that have king-sized beds, a walk-in shower, a
coffee bar, & more! Book a stay for the summer soon! #ExploreBastropCounty

Have you spotted the @smithvilleyarnbombers? They

Have you spotted the @smithvilleyarnbombers? They recently have dropped 11 yarn-covered bikes throughout downtown Smithville for you to find! Use their map to find all of them! 📷: @bastropia #ExploreBastropCounty

Grab a bite of some handcrafted food from @stemand

Grab a bite of some handcrafted food from @stemandstone's kitchen! They are a casual spot to dine with family or friends or to enjoy a drink! #ExploreBastropCounty

@hyattlostpines made the list as one of the 12 bes

@hyattlostpines made the list as one of the 12 best hotels with lazy rivers in the U.S.! Come float this 950-ft long lazy river outside of Bastrop, TX! 📷: @s.a.foodie #ExploreBastropCounty

Plan a sunset hike in Bastrop State Park! You can

Plan a sunset hike in Bastrop State Park! You can enjoy a view of the sun setting along with our gorgeous Lost Pines! 📷: @jonhuerta23 #ExploreBastropCounty

Craving fresh seafood? Step inside @costaazulbastr

Craving fresh seafood? Step inside @costaazulbastrop for some delicious Jalisco-style seafood! They serve everything from tacos & oysters to margaritas & micheladas! Make this place your next meal out! #ExploreBastropCounty

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