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.

Casino Night 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Join the Smithville, Texas community for a fun black-tie night of classic casino games, catering by Chef John Chabot, live music by the Wyatt Ellis...

Marine Corps Birthday Celebration 2023

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas as they celebrate the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Smithville Brewing with live music, great food, raffle entries,...

Smithville Historic Tour of Homes 2023

Smithville Texas

Smithville Texas Garden Club presents the annual Historic Tour of Homes, which includes five historic homes and a beautiful church, on Nov. 11, 2023 in...

Smithville Airing of the Quilts 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States +1 more

Come take a walk along the streets of historic Smithville, Texas, and view the beautiful quilts that are hung on Main Street, in the Smithville...

Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join the citizens of historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade on Dec. 2. The beloved holiday event includes...

Songs of Smithville 2023 album release

Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe 301 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

After a lot of hard work, the Songs Of Smithville, Texas 2023 compilation album has been released and now it's time to celebrate with an...

Kitty Bingo 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Join Bastrop CATS in Smithville, Texas, for a night of Bingo fun like no other! In addition to bingo and prizes, they have added a...

Smithville Turkey Trot 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Lace up your sneakers for the annual  5K/1 mile Turkey Trot with Smithville Parks & Recreation in historic Smithville, Texas. Event starts and ends at...

Buescher Lake Bash 2023

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

Join us at Buescher State Park to celebrate the lake re-opening as we also celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks! The Buescher Lake Bash...

32nd annual Festival of Lights Arts & Crafts Market

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Smithville, Texas' beloved holiday event, the 32nd Annual Festival of Lights, is back on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 with Arts and Craft vendors from all...

Festival of Lights – Lighted Christmas Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Stroll through the Victorian era with Smithville, Texas' annual Lighted Parade on Dec. 2 with theme "A Christmas Carol", named after Charles Dickens' 1843 novella...

Predators of the Pines walk 2023

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

During a hike with a Texas Master Naturalist at Buescher State Park in Smithville, Texas, learn about who’s whooooo in the Park! Meet at the...

Chucks Big New Adventure 2023 Race #3

Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United States

Welcome back to Chucks Big New Adventure for mountain biking races at the challenging course at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas in December. Chucks...

Event Series Dickens on Main 2023

Dickens on Main 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Travel back in time as Main Street is transported back to the 19th Century for this special holiday event in historic downtown Smithville, Texas. Celebrate...

NYE Brewery Party 2023

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Celebrate the evening of New Years Eve at Smithville Brewing Company with live music by rock blues favorites Sledge & Haney from 5-7 p.m. and...

Bastrop Christmas Bird Count 2024

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 more

On Jan. 1, 2024, start your new year by counting birds at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks in Bastrop and Smithville, Texas. Families and students,...

Bastrop County MLK Day Walk 2024

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

The annual Bastrop County Martin Luther King Jr. Walk celebrates and remembers the life and impact of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., the chief...

Smithville Gravel Weekend 2024

Zapalac Rodeo 403 Zapalac Road, Smithville, TX, United States

Two bike races are featured in these hard early-season, gravel racing marathons with start/end at Zapalac Rodeo Arena in Smithville, Texas. On Jan. 20, the...

Mardi Gras 2024 at the Brewery

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Celebrate mardi-gras at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas, with po'boys, beignets, NOLA slushies and fun for the whole family. Festive food, games, and beads...

Rocky Hill Roundup 2024

Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United States

Whether you prefer to mountain bike, E-bike or run a 5K, Rocky Hill Roundup at the famed Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, is your...

Rocky Hill Roundup 5K Fun Run 2024

Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United States

Happening before the cycling races, the 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, is a challenging course for the entire family at Rocky Hill...

Smithville Folk Music Festival 2024

Gazebo Park - Smithville 100 First Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Smithville Folk Music Festival is coming back to the Main Street Gazebo Park in downtown Smithville, Texas for two days due to interest from performers...

Seafood Boil 2024 at Smithville Brewing

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas for a Shrimp & Crawfish Boil by The Gumbeaux Man on March 9 at this indoor/outdoor venue. Enjoy...

Smithville’s 2024 Empty Bowl Project

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Smithville Empty Bowl will serve soups from local restaurants on March 23 at the Smithville Recreation Center in Smithville, Texas. Each person will receive their...