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.

CASA Jam + Family Festival 2021

Back 9 Bar 834 State Highway 71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Come Jam with CASA at this family-friendly festival just west of Bastrop, Texas. Gate opens at 1 p.m. and event includes kids activities, vendors, food...

The Hair Ball 2021

Back 9 Bar 834 State Highway 71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Can you say "BIG hair?" The Hair Ball features features tribute band Def Leggend for an entertaining 80's themed night at an outdoor venue. Doors...

Course: Knife Making

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

Learn to make your own knife using O1 tool steel. Students will learn how to shape a piece of tool steel into a knife of...

5th annual RCRC BBQ Cook Off

Rockne Community Recreation Center 125 Humble Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

A family friendly day of fun at the Rockne, Texas community recreation center with tournaments, games and cookoffs in all sorts of categories - it's...

Event Series Course: Natural Pottery

Course: Natural Pottery

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

Long before our modern day glass, metal, and plastic containers, native cultures all over the earth utilized the amazing natural resource of clay. During this...

Event Series Spooky Kids Zip 2021

Spooky Kids Zip 2021

Zip Lost Pines 1760 State Highway 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

It's time for Night Zips to get SPOOKY! Zip Lost Pines is excited to offer the ultimate kid-friendly night time adventure that is inspiring for...

Event Series Haunted Night Zips 2021

Haunted Night Zips 2021

Zip Lost Pines 1760 State Highway 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Experience the ultimate night time adventure at Zip Lost Pines just east of Austin, Texas. The Night Zip Tour is a professionally guided tour consisting...

3rd annual Autumn Fest at Rising Sun

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

Kick-off the holiday season with an amazing market of local vendors and artisans at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. The Fest is back with...

Course: Bird Feather Identification

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

Have you ever picked up a feather and wondered who had dropped it? Or perhaps you marveled at the act of flight and just how...

Course: Campfire Cooking

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of campfire cooking! ​Campfire cooking is a TON of fun and with the right skillset the food tastes...

New Year’s Eve Party at Rising Sun Vineyard 2021

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

Ring in the New Year at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas for their first-ever New Year's Eve Party to ring in 2022. Enjoy live...

Rockne Market Day 2021

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

A fun day of indoor shopping to support local vendors and artists in Rockne, Texas! Woodworking, handmade crafts, holiday items, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, baked...

Course: Amazing Local Wild Foods

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

There is so much abundance around us! Central Texas is chock full of really amazing local wild foods. Join Earth Native Wilderness School for this...

Elgin & McDade Fire Department Lighted Parade 2021

Downtown McDade 565 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Watch the 2nd annual Lighted Parade in McDade, Texas hosted by the Elgin and McDade Fire Departments. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and will...

December Gathering 2021 at Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition dating back to 2008, when the land was first purchased. These open to the public, free of charge, community-building events...

Course: Earth Paints & Pigments

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

Come explore art and nature with Earth Native Wilderness School. This class will explore the wonderful bounty of paints and pigments that can be made...

Jumping for Joy – Toy Drive and Fundraiser 2021

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

Jumping for Joy is a toy drive and fundraiser benefiting Toys for Tots, Operation Homefront, and Operation Blue Santa. By bringing one or more new,...

A Fabulous New Years Eve 2021 at The Rockne VFW

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

Come celebrate at the VFW Post 2527 in Rockne, Texas. Dress Fabulous for the Fabulous New Year that you want. Dust of that suit or...

Ring in 2022 at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

Ring in the New Year at Rising Sun Vineyard's first-ever New Year's Eve Party in McDade, Texas. Enjoy live music with the Shop Dawgz and...

January 2022 Gathering & Job Fair

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition dating back to 2008, when the land was first purchased. These open to the public, free of charge, community-building events...