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.

LPAC Basics of Acrylic Painting

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

This four hour workshop at Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas, provides basic information about acrylic paint, color theory, and primary tools used in...

Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo 2024

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

Enjoy five nights of CRPA rodeo in Bastrop, Texas, and a Grand Parade along Main Street that's sure to delight the entire family. The event...

Grape Harvest 2024

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

Join in on the annual Grape Harvest at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. This step, which has not changed over the centuries, allows you...

Hotter n’ Hell Golf Scramble 2024

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

Grab your clubs for the annual Hotter n' Hell two-person scramble at ColoVista Golf Club on Aug. 3-4, 2024 in Bastrop, Texas. The tournament will...

SUP El Camino Race 2024

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

The SUP El Camino Real, Texas’ original SUP River Race, returns to charming Bastrop, TX, on Aug. 9-10, 2024 with Friday Night Sprints, Saturday Morning...

Elgin Cardboard Boat Race 2024

Morris Memorial Pool 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Calling all captains! Do you have what it takes to build the fastest cardboard battleship in Elgin,Texas? Junior skippers will race their pre-built boats while...

Bastrop Baila & Beats 2024

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate the diverse rhythms of Bastrop, Texas and beyond with a free one day dance showcase and 10 dance battles in this Rhythm of Resilience....

Tony Ramey at Texas Grand Ballroom

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

Dive into an unforgettable evening August 17, 2024, in Bastrop, Texas with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Tony Ramey with an intimate acoustic show that'll be food...

Basics of Acrylic Painting 2024 at LPAC

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

This four-hour workshop with Instructor, Jacqueline Smith, provides students basic information about acrylic paint, color theory, and primary tools used in creative expression. Creatives will...

Grape Stomp 2024 at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

Step into a world of fun and flavor as you feel the joy of stomping grapes destined for your favorite wines at Rising Sun Vineyard...

Event Series Main Street Market 2024

Main Street Market 2024

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

Come shop in Bastrop, Texas, at the 2nd annual Main Street Market coming to the beautiful Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center. This fantastic shopping event...

33rd annual Rockne Homecoming Parade

Downtown Rockne Texas Rockne, TX, United States

Join the Rockne, Texas, community for the 33rd annual Rockne Parade on Aug. 31, 2024. Expect horses, marchers, floats, firetrucks and more to delight the...

Knitting Basics 2024 at LPAC

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

Learn basic knitting skills and techniques in this fun and engaging session with artist, Jennifer Shaw, who learned the craft as a child, along with...

2024 FIA World Endurance Championship

Circuit of the Americas - LOT A Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, United States

Lone Star Le Mans returns to Circuit of The Americas on Labor Day weekend 2024, as the sixth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance...

Sherwood’s September Gathering 2024

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

Calling all revellers to Sherwood Forest Faire for the Sherwood's Gathering on Sept. 6-7, 2024, in McDade, Texas with free camping in the woods of...

ENWS: Intro to Wildlife Tracking 2024

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

The art of Wildlife Tracking give you a peek into the secret lives of Central Texas wildlife. Trainers at Earth Native Wilderness School will spend...

Down Home Ranch Masquerade Gala 2024

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

Join non-profit Down Home Ranch for their 21st annual gala, "Down Home Masquerade: Unmask the Magic of Rustic Charm!" The evening promises to be memorable...

ENWS Wilderness Survival 101

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

Join Earth Native School in Bastrop, Texas, for a two-day basic wilderness survival and self-reliance course and learn natural resource based primitive wilderness survival skills...

Bailey’s Bull Bash & Concert 2024

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

Prepare for a night of bull riding with cowboys attempting the 8-second ride for points and the prize. Following the action in the arena is...

Smithville Photography Exhibition Showcase 2024

Smithville Heritage Society Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Welcome to the opening of Photography Exhibition Showcase, a Community Archive Project in Smithville, Texas. The project is a collective photo essay sharing the authentic...

Kids’ Nature Class 2024 – Meet the Macros

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

Pines & Prairies Land Trust invites youth to join them at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park in Bastrop, Texas, for a morning outdoors...

Bastrop County Film Industry Meetup

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

Mingle with industry movers and shakers in Bastrop County, Texas. Join the event for a night of networking, sharing plans and discover how you can...

Historical Fashion Show 2024

The Gathering 287 FM 20, Bastrop, TX, United States

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to step back in time and witness the evolution of fashion in this Historical Fashion Show featuring six centuries...

Music in the Museum: Sledge & Haney

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

As part of the Music in the Museum series, the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center will host a free show by blues and Americana...