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.

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: ...

First Friday Dance Party 2023 with Swing Music

Lumberyard Music Hall 1109 Main St, Bastrop, TX, United States

The 16-piece Main Street American Swing Band picks up their instruments for a night of rousing Swing music with dancing on tap. Food and drinks...

Goat Roping 2023 at Smithville Brewing Co

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

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas for a fun goat-roping event for the whole family. Feel free to enter or just watch! Books open...

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...

Texas State Knife & Tomahawk Championship 2023 Mountain Man Style

Forest Lane, Bastrop TX 78602 Forest Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Pros, amateurs and spectators are welcome to the Texas State Knife & Tomahawk Championship held in Bastrop, Texas with prizes and awards. All are highly...

Glassblowing – Beer Mug 2023

Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

All are welcome at the glassblowing silos on the back lawn of Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Ages 14+ can design and blow...

18th annual Bastrop Empty Bowl 2023

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

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

All That Jazz annual SCC Gala 2023

Hampton Inn & Suites - Bastrop 240 South Hasler Blvd, Bastrop, TX, United States

This "All That Jazz" themed fundraiser for the Smithville Community Clinic offers dinner, dancing, games, a photo booth and an auction! Music from Musikatz, and...

Event Series The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Playhouse Smithville 110 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

With seven performances, community theater Playhouse Smithville retells a classic in historic downtown Smithville, Texas. Based on the classic Alexandre Dumas novel, this is a...

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...

Elgin Catch & Release Fishing 2023

Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin TX Parks & Recreation for catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial pond. Staff will provide a limited number of fishing poles and...

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...

RTA Appreciation Day with Nascar’s Zane Smith

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

You do not want to miss out meeting Nascar Champion #38 Zane Smith during RTA's Appreciation Day at the gazebo in historic downtown Smithville, Texas....

Teeing Off Golf Tournament 2023

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

Spend your Friday at Teeing Off Golf Tournament in beautiful ColoVista Golf Course with it's signature Hole 15. Good fun and a great cause. Event...

2nd annual No-Bunny 5K

First Presbyterian Church Smithville 300 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

You can run, walk and hop the No-Bunny Can Run Faster Than Me 5K, held in the streets of historic Smithville, Texas. Bib pickup begins...

CASA’s Boots, Bingo & Casino 2023

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

Join CASA for a fun-filled evening to raise funds to support the children in our communities who have experienced abuse and neglect. Bingo & Casino...

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...

Hells Hills Trail Race 2023

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

Held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, this event hosts a deceivingly tough course, at a really fun and easy to get to venue....

Smithville Empty Bowl Project 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

You'll get a sweet feeling in your heart, and nice feeling in your belly when you attend the Smithville Empty Bowl Project on April 1,...

Glam-boree Style Show 2023

The Front Room Wine Bar 116 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Join Golden Girls Boutique at The Front Room Wine Bar in historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Glam-boree Style Show! Be the first to...

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.,...