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.

New Year’s Eve Bash at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

Come celebrate the New Year with Rising Sun Vineyard! Bring family, friends and loved ones and let's all bring in the New Year with wonderful...

Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness – January 2022

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

Earth Native Wilderness is hosting a two-day survival and disaster preparedness class at their Cedar Creek, Texas location in January. What would you do if...

Family Bird Language Adventure Winter2022

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

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

ENWS – Friction Fire 2023

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

Learn ancient friction fire methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas. This class...

TORCS 2023 Round 2 at Ott Ranch

Ott Ranch 4205 TX-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Get ready for the fast-paced, off-road dirt bike races at Ott Ranch in Rosanky, Texas. Round 2 of TORCS 2023 is scheduled with two days...

ENWS – Intro to Wildlife Tracking 2023

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

Learn the incredible art of Wildlife Tracking at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, which can give you an extraordinary window into the...

ENWS – Primitive Fishing for Kids 2023

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

You know what’s fun? Fishing! You know what makes fishing even more fun? Using materials from the forest around you to create your fishing gear...

Line Dance Night – February2023

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

Put on your boots and great ready to learn line dancing with instructor Allie West at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. Bring a partner...

Dance Hall at Community Gardens

Community Gardens 1067 TX-71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Grab your boots and a partner and come on down. Community Gardens just west of downtown Bastrop, Texas is turning into a Dance Hall for...

Mardi Gras Bingo Night 2023

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

Get into the spirit of things and wear your best Mardi Gras beads and mask to Rising Sun Winery in McDade, Texas! Come out for an...

Texas Independence Day Jam 2023

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

Rising Sun Vineyard's 10th annual Texas Independence Day Jam is right around the corner. Enjoy three days of live music, food, and great drinks! Friday: ...

Atlatl & Dart Making

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

In this exciting new hands-on class at Earth Native Wilderness School, students will learn how to create both an atlatl and the an atlatl dart...

ENWS – Natural Mentors Retreat 2023

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

The 6-day Natural Mentors Retreat: Deep Nature Community Immersion, held at 58-acre Earth Native Wilderness School, is an opportunity to reflect on ancient human concepts...

Moto GP Track N Trails Race 2023

Murphy's MX 231 FM 86, Red Rock, TX, United States

Head on out to Murphy's MX in Red Rock, Texas, for race day on their dirt bike tracks. The MOTO GP Track N Trails Race...

Knife Carving & Safety for Youth 2023

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

Is your child begging you to be allowed to use a knife, but you have concerns about their safety? In this all-day class at Earth...

Guided Hike at Billig Ranch 2023

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a guided hike at Billig Ranch in Paige, Texas, and meet Outreach Manager, Laurie Mason, at the ranch...

Egg Hunt 2022 & Fun in Nature Day

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

Join Earth Native for their 6th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day! It’s sure to be a ton of fun for the whole...

Easter Egg Hunt 2023 – for Kids and Dogs!

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

Join Rising Sun Vineyard for their annual Easter egg hunt for your 2-legged and 4-legged babies this year! The hunt will start at 3:30 p.m.,...

Forest Guide – Nature Mentoring 2023

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School on their 58-wooded acres in the fresh air for a weekend of inspiration, challenges, and fun at the Forest Guide...

Pirates & Pearls 30th annual Dinner & Dance

K.C. Hall 190 S Brown, La Grange, TX, United States

The 30th annual Dinner & Dance Gala is themed with a Pirates & Pearls theme in honor of the pearl anniversary of this fun-filled event....

Ecstatic Forest Festival 2023

Spark River Entertainment at Spiderwood Studios 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Ecstatic Forest Festival is a 5-day transformational festival with a dance and movement soul in the heart of Texas. Heal, camp, and connect with friends...

Earth Day Open Preserve at Billig Ranch 2023

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines & Prairies Land Trust is excited to open up Billig Ranch near Paige, Texas for an Open Preserve Day! Come celebrate Earth Day outside...

Trap Making for Kids at Earth Native 2023

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

Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, is hosting a trap making class for kids, age 8-13 at this drop-off class. Trapping is much...

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Show 2023

Community Gardens 1067 TX-71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Grab a Mama and come enjoy a fun afternoon at Community Gardens sippin' and shopping plants and checking out the wares of the amazing local...

Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023

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

Join Texas Firewalkers for a day of fun with other Jeep Enthusiasts in Rosanky, Texas. Come enjoy the barbecue, live music, the Jeep vendors, games,...

Rising Sun Vineyard Wine Run 5k 2023

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

Join Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas for an exciting new 5K that features the amazing scenery and landscape in Bastrop County. This winery takes...

Cotton Bowl Speedway Memorial Day Classic 2023

Cotton Bowl Speedway 1175 CR 202, Paige, TX, United States

Join the excitement and speed of this Memorial Day Class for sport car racing at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas on Saturday, May 27,...

Memorial Day Picnic Party 2023 at the Vineyard

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

Join Rising Sun Vineyard for a picnic on Memorial Day on the grounds in McDade, Texas. They are cooking up barbecue sandwiches, pizza, and charcuterie...