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.

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...

19th annual Bastrop Empty Bowl 2024

Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

The popular annual Bastrop Empty Bowl provides attendees an opportunity to sample soups, stews, and chilies prepared by some of Bastrop’s best chefs in a...

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...

Event Series Stand Up Comedy 2023

Stand Up Comedy 2023

Film Alley Bastrop 1600 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Get ready to laugh at Bastrop's Comedy Club located at Film Alley Theater in Bastrop, Texas. Amazing headlining comedians every Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Expressions of African American Culture 2024

Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Experience the Expressions of African American Culture through music, dance and spoken word on Feb. 18th at the historic Bastrop Opera House in Bastrop, Texas....

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...

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...

Figurative Showcase 2024

Found Fine Art 912 Water Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Found Fine Art as they explore the world of figurative art in Bastrop, Texas. This event will showcase the art of Angela Mia, figurative...

Minor League Pickleball Tournament 2024

Bastrop Area Pickleball Complex 141 Tahitian Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Minor League Pickleball is launching fun, social, amateur team leagues across the country with play scheduled at the Bastrop Area Pickleball Complex in Bastrop, Texas....

A Texas Independence Day Show & Tell 2024

Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United States

Inspired by "Antiques Roadshow," Bastrop County residents are invited to bring a personal artifact to the Museum in downtown  Bastrop, Texas, to display and discuss...

Smithville Folk Music Festival 2024

Gazebo Park - Smithville 100 NW 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...

Event Series Little Hikes 2024

Little Hikes 2024

Bastrop County TX, United States

You’re invited to our monthly Little Hike on second Fridays from 8:30-10 a.m. for birding for beginners in different parks, trails and sweet spots around...

Harmony Fest 2024

First United Methodist Church of Bastrop 1201 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Imagine a day free from stress at Harmony Fest 2024 in Bastrop, Texas, with music, movement and family fun. Take a deep breath - this...

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...

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,...

Spring Couples Scramble 2024

ColoVista Golf Course 100 Country Club Dr,, Bastrop, TX, United States

Spring Couples Scramble is a 36-hole tournament on March 16-17, 2024, at the famed ColoVista Golf Club. Lunch and dinner are served on Saturday, with...

Event Series Kids Nature Classes 2024

Kids Nature Classes 2024

Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

The monthly nature classes of Pines & Prairies Land Trust (PPLT) are geared towards ages 6-16 and lead by knowledgeable Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers...

Teeing Off Golf Tournament 2024

ColoVista Golf Course 100 Country Club Dr,, Bastrop, TX, United States

Back in 2023, this annual fundraiser for the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce offers team photos, breakfast, lunch, dinner, prizes, contests and a golf tournament at...

Tahitian Village Community Yard Sale 2024

Tahitian Village, Bastrop TX 128 Tahitian Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Thifters unite for this community garage sale held in Tahitian Village Subdivision in Bastrop, Texas. Find all sorts of treasures at this once a year...