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.

McDade Watermelon Festival 2022

McDade Watermelon Festival grounds 143 Bastrop Street, McDade, TX, United States

The McDade Texas Watermelon Festival is the 2nd Saturday of July on the festival grounds and will host an old-fashioned watermelon weigh-in (downtown), car show,...

Herman Fest 2022

Leon's Country Store 4033 FM 535, Rockne, TX, United States

Don't miss Herman Fest on July 9, 2022 at Leon's Country Store in Rockne, Texas. Live music all day by Brandi Behlen, Spare Parts/Trophy Husbands,...

Sky Kings Falconry with Bastrop Public Library 2022

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Come see owls, falcons, raptors and other birds with Sky Kings Falconry! Meet at Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July...

Corvette Invasion 2022

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

See all the cars at the annual Corvette Invasion in Bastrop, Texas for two days of automobile madness at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center....

Sizzlin Summer Nights Concert Series 2022 – July 16

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

Get ready for some great Saturday evening entertainment with names you know (including an American Idol runner-up) and some local talent performing their favorites. Doors...

Black Spanish Grape Harvest 2022

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

The Black Spanish Grape vines are saying they will be ready soon (Friday, July 29) at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. The family will...

Stars, Stripes & Exhaust Pipes: Classic Car Show + BikeNight 2022

American Legion Post 533 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Check out the hot rods and bikes during the Stars, Stripes & Exhaust Pipes in Bastrop, Texas. The event includes live music, refreshments, vendors and...

Smithville’s Casino Night 2022

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Join the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce for their 25th annual Casino Night in Smithville, Texas. Gaming, full meal, beer/wine bar included with ticket price,...

75th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

In Bastrop County, we always have something to celebrate and this year, we are celebrating the 75th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo from August 3rd...

Sherwood Forest Faire: 2022 August Gathering

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

Volunteer outdoors, be entertained, enjoy fellowship, camp out and get perks for next year's Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition...

Event Series 2022 Playday Series

2022 Playday Series

Julius Marek Arena 186 State Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Playdays are where kids and adults alike come out to ride their horses and perform on different events at the Texas Lost Pines Riding Club...

Mike Mathison Memorial Horseshoe & Washer Tournaments 2022

American Legion Post 533 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Practice your pitch before the two tournaments held during Bastrop, Texas' annual Homecoming & Rodeo. You can join in the horseshoe or the washer tournaments...

Historic Elgin Art Exhibition 2022

The Clever Tiger: Art Studio & Gallery 32 N Main St, Elgin, TX, United States

This Saturday from 5-9 pm at The Clever Tiger, 114 Depot St, in downtown Elgin, Texas is the opening reception for the Historic Elgin Art...

Art After Dark – August 2022

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

Join artists for Art After Dark and see the beautiful works in the Members Show on both floors of the Mezzanine, and the Featured Artist...

Art After Dark at Lost Pines Art Center – August 2022

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

Join the artists for Art After Dark at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. See the beautiful works in the Members Show on...

Zoom in – Like a Pollinator Boss (Acrylics age 8-12)

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

A fun and focused way to learn both art and science, for ages 8-12. Everyone creates their own small acrylic painting in this joyful exploration...

Zoom in – Like a Pollinator Boss (Acrylics, Teen)

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

A fun and focused way to learn both art and science, for ages 13-17. Everyone creates their own small acrylic painting in this joyful exploration...

SUP El Camino Real 2022 Race 2022

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Texas' original down river Stand Up Paddleboard Race is still going strong on the Colorado River. Starting at Firsherman's Park and ending at the Colorado...

Elgin Texas Founder’s Day Birthday Bash 2022

Booker T Washington Elementary School 510 Martin Luther King Blvd, Elgin, TX, United States

The Founder's Day event in Elgin, Texas will kick off with a formal program, recognizing Elgin founders aged 90+. They'll also honor Elgin's Hogeye roots,...

Sizzlin’ Summer Series Music Concert – August 2022

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

The Sizzlin' Summer Night’s Concert Series has been bringing the heat in Bastrop, Texas! Don’t miss the final concert of the series on Aug. 20 at...