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.

Rockne VFW BBQ & Chili Cookoff 2024

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

Barbecue or chili? Why choose at the annual BBQ Cook-off and Chili Cook Off at the VFW Post 2527 in Rockne, Texas. At this fundraiser...

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...

ENWS: Egg Hunt and Nature Day 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native for their 7th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day in Cedar Creek, Texas, for a ton of fun for the...

Smithville Jamboree 2024

Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park 107 TX-71, Smithville, TX, United States

Plan your stays for the three-day Smithville Jamboree held in Smithville, Texas each year in the spring. Held for close to 75 years, this family-friendly,...

ENWS: Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2024

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

Whether you are a naturalist, hiker, or just someone who appreciates wildlife this Cedar Creek, Texas, class will spend ample time in the field discovering...

ENWS Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness 2024

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

What would you do if you lost access to public utilities, grocery stores, fuel for your vehicle, or the ability to communicate using cell phones,...

Smithville Community-Wide Garage Sale 2024

Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce 106 NE First Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Head out on to a thrifter's favorite event in Smithville, Texas, during their Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale. You'll find private sales all over town, with...

Family Bird Adventure 2024

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family begin to unlock the...

Bastrop County Designer Purse Bingo 2024

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

Join the Children's Advocacy Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024 for Bastrop County Designer Purse Bingo 2024: A Mad Hatter's Tea Party! in beautiful Downtown...

Table on Main 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Picture an evening with friends, savoring locally sourced food and drinks at a community table in the heart of Historic Downtown Bastrop, Texas. A farm...

ENWS: Primitive Fishing for Kids 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for a day of learning how to make your very own fishing kits from the land at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar...

W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge BBQ Cook-off 2024

Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park 107 TX-71, Smithville, TX, United States

The W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge No. 421 in Smithville, Texas, is hosting their first BBQ Cook-off with jackpot cash and other great prizes for brisket,...

Spring Market Festival 2024

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

Celebrate Earth Day in McDade, Texas during Rising Sun Vineyard’s 4th annual Spring Market Festival in McDade, Texas. Savor the renowned wines while you support...

American Legion 533 Crawfish Boil 2024

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

Get ready for a laid back crawfish boil at the American Legion Post 533 in Bastrop, Texas. Event is family friendly and includes crawfish, games,...

Bailey’s Bull Blast and Concert 2024

Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena in Bastrop, Texas, will be filled with bull-riding opportunities for kids and adults, followed by music by Nashville musicians Moe Bandy...

Bob Parvin Art Exhibit and Opening Reception

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

Witness four decades of of Bastrop County through the lens of an award-winning photographer on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Bastrop, Texas, for an evening...

Festival De La Cultura 2024

Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bastrop County will host its first Festival De La Cultura, a celebration of the rich Hispanic heritage within Central Texas. In partnership with the City...

Festival De La Cultura – Bastrop, Tx 2024

Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture that’s a cornerstone of Texas’s heartland and pay homage to the community's rich and diverse heritage at this festival in...

Rising Sun Vineyard Wine Run 5K 2024

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

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you. Join Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas, for an exciting annual event that features...

Bastrop Bird Lover Weekend 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bastrop, Texas is not just a city, it's a Bird City Texas! Come celebrate with everything birdy. You’ll see bird-themed art shows, vote for your...

Cinco de Mayo 2024 at Rising Sun

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States +1 more

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style this year by having a two-day celebration with live music, a Ballet Folklorico performance, and food and drink specials...

Bastrop Downtown Walking Tour 2024

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

Bastrop County historian Ken Kesselus will lead a 45-minute Historic District Walking Tour in downtown Bastrop, Texas, on Saturday, May 4 to share stories about...

Cinco de Mayo 4 Ninos 2024

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

The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center will host a free, family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration for children ages 12 and under on Saturday, May 4,...