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.

Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023 & BBQ Showdown

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Get behind the wheel of your Jeep for the Rosanky Jeep Jam in rural Rosanky, Texas. The three-day event includes a Show & Shine, barbecue...

4th annual Autumn Fest 2023

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Kick-off the holiday season on Nov. 18 at Rising Sun Vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Bastrop County, Texas. Enjoy a glass of wine...

Rockne Market Day 2023

Sacred Heart Holtman Hall 4045 FM 535, Rockne, TX, United States

Rockne Texas Market Day is a fun day of shopping and supporting local vendors selling crafts, woodworking, leather, clothing, jewelry, art, holiday items, baked goods,...

Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival 2023

Valkyrie Ranch 2008 FM 2104, Paige, TX, United States

The Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival at beautiful Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas is two-days of Norse Pagan music performed live on multiple stages in one of...

Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count 2023

McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Save the date! The 2023 Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count will take place on Dec. 14, 2023 in and around McKinney Roughs Nature Park in...

Roadrunner Cup Rally Sprint Series 2023 – Do It For Dale

Rally Ready Driving School 304 Blue Jay Road, Dale, TX, United States

Come watch Rally Cars rip through the 140-acre Rally Ranch facility in Dale, Texas, and over the new jumps in Bastrop County, Texas. The Rally...

New Years Eve at Hyatt Lost Pines 2023

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

Ring in the New Year at Hyatt Lost Pines west of Bastrop, Texas, with a feast and  fireworks show is the best way to welcome...

New Years Eve at Rising Sun Vineyard 2023

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Join Rising Sun Vineyard for a blowout New Years Eve Party! They've got the country music dance artist Wyatt Ellis and his fiddle player, so...

Women’s Wilderness Weekend 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

The field of wilderness survival is often male dominated, and Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, wants to change that with a Women's...

ENWS: Birds Birds Birds 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Owls, Ospreys and Orioles... Oh my! Do you ever wonder what those birds are saying when they call to each other? Do you ever find...

ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native Wilderness School to explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the east...

Texas Independence Music Festival 2024

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

The annual Texas Independence Music Festival is back at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. You won't want to miss this jam-packed weekend filled with...

Spring Break Family Campout 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 more

Bring the family for three days and two nights of camping on Earth Native Wilderness beautiful campus in Bastrop County, Texas with its diverse landscapes,...

Rockne VFW BBQ & Chili Cookoff 2024

VFW Post 2527 Rockne TX 1503 FM 20, Bastrop, TX, United States

Barbecue or chili? Why choose at the annual BBQ Cook-off and Chili Cook Off at the VFW Post 2527 in Rockne, Texas. At this fundraiser...

ENWS: Egg Hunt and Nature Day 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native for their 7th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day in Cedar Creek, Texas, for a ton of fun for the...

ENWS: Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Whether you are a naturalist, hiker, or just someone who appreciates wildlife this Cedar Creek, Texas, class will spend ample time in the field discovering...

ENWS Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

What would you do if you lost access to public utilities, grocery stores, fuel for your vehicle, or the ability to communicate using cell phones,...

Family Bird Adventure 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family begin to unlock the...

ENWS: Primitive Fishing for Kids 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for a day of learning how to make your very own fishing kits from the land at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar...

Spring Market Festival 2024

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Celebrate Earth Day in McDade, Texas during Rising Sun Vineyard’s 4th annual Spring Market Festival in McDade, Texas. Savor the renowned wines while you support...

Rising Sun Vineyard Wine Run 5K 2024

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you. Join Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas, for an exciting annual event that features...

Cinco de Mayo 2024 at Rising Sun

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States +1 more

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style this year by having a two-day celebration with live music, a Ballet Folklorico performance, and food and drink specials...

Bastrop Carnival 2024 at Mere’s Reserve

Mere's Reserve 1141 FM 969, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Mighty Thomas Carnival is coming to Bastrop, Texas this Mother's Day weekend. Make plans to join Mere’s Reserve for four days of family fun...

H2Grow Farm Dinner 2024

H2Grow Farm 2200 State Hwy 21, Paige, TX, United States

H2Grow Farm is hosting a May Farm Dinner featuring burgeon mushrooms and Summer Revival wine pairings with each of the four courses. Inspired by mushrooms...

A Taste of Texas Dinner at 9e Ranch

9e Ranch 2158 Texas 204, Smithville, TX, United States

Savor the Spirit of Texas: A Culinary Journey at 9e Ranch outside of Bastrop, Texas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the essence of...