Whether you find yourself in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville or one of our smaller communities, there’s always something fun going on in Bastrop County. The area’s best events bring live music, great food, and unique activities to town, year after year, so when you find one you love, you can make it an annual tradition.

Lightnin’ Bar Chili Cookoff 2024

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Join the Lightnin' Bar in Elgin, Texas, for their 2nd annual Chili Cookoff where it's free to enter the contest, and attendees can sample the...

Christmas Season 2024 at Elgin Christmas Tree Farm

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm 120 Nature's Way, Elgin, TX, United States

In addition to pre-cut and live trees for the holiday, Elgin Christmas Tree Farm is ready for its 2024 season with family-friendly attractions at their...

Evergreen Farm Christmas Tree fun 2024

Evergreen Farms 242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX, United States

For a wonderful family tradition, Evergreen Farms in Elgin, Texas, is open to choose-and-cut your own Christmas tree along with the wagon ride to find...

Elgin’s Hot Cocoa Stroll & Christmas Bazaar 2024

Veterans Memorial Park Elgin Texas 109 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Grab your collectible mug at Veteran's Memorial Park and embark on a cocoa-filled adventure through historic downtown Elgin, Texas, as you taste and vote on...

Elgin Lighted Holiday Parade 2024

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

The Lighted Holiday Parade starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Elgin, Texas, with holiday floats decorated with twinkling lights for all to enjoy!  The all-lighted...

Handmade Journal Workshop 2024

Elgin Studio 621 Lexington Road 621, Elgin, TX, United States

Learn simple bookbinding methods to create your own hand stitched Coptic journal. This binding method features an exposed spine, custom covers, and a beautiful chain...