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.

Art Campout #1 Back to Basics

Cherry Cola Dog 2055 Kellar Road, Smithville, TX, United States

Cherry Cola Dog hosts an Art Campout on Saturday through Sunday. The camping event, held in a country setting outside Smithville, offers art, music and more to...

Trip the Light Fantastic dance performances

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

Join us for a night of international dance at the Bastrop Opera House. The stage will be home for the evening to different international dance...

Event Series Jack & the Beanstalk

Jack & the Beanstalk

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

Classic tale adapted for the stage by john daniels, jr. Playhouse Smithville presents the classic tale of Jack, the giant, a big bag of beans,...

St. Patrick’s Day Car Show

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

Come on out and enjoy the awesome cars, trucks, bikes and Jeeps! Fun for all! Event is hosted by the VFW Post 2527 Rockne, TX....

“If You’re Irish, Come Into The Parlor!” Show

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

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Join a real Irishman for stories and songs, craic agus galero (fun and good times) at the  “If You’re...

Catch and Release Fishing

Elgin Parks & Recreation 361 North Hwy 95, Elgin, TX, United States

Come participate in catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial Park in Elgin, Texas! They have a limited number of poles and bait to borrow as...

Spring Nature Class – Monarchs

Lost Pines Nature Trail Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Nature classes at the Colorado River Refuge are back!   On the third Thursday of the month this spring we will meet at the outdoor classroom...

Go Fish! at Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

Explore the basics of fishing through 5 hands-on stations led by TPWD certified Angler Instructors.  Stations include knot tying, casting, safety, fish ID/ecology, and basic...

Viper’s “Fortnite” at Black Tree Paintball

Black Tree Paintball 285 Cottletown Road, Smithville, TX, United States

The event will feature a two-day paintball scenario on Saturday and Sunday, as well as some very unique activities on Friday that have never featured as...

The Game: A Last Runner Standing Race

The Ball Farm 119 Redbird Lane, Dale, TX, United States

Your race fee includes your park entrance fees for The Game. Run a single lap of 4.1667 miles or commit to running until you just...

$80

Local Lore – Elgin’s History Adventure

City of Elgin 310 N Main Street, Elgin, United States

Celebrate Historic Preservation with an architectural scavenger hunt, walking tours, farm equipment and vintage cars, interactive displays, games of the past, youth art show and...

Full Circle – An Empowering Farm to Table Experience

Down Home Ranch 20250 FM 619, Elgin, TX, United States

An empowering farm to table event, this Italian inspired six-course meal features products from local farms and artisans including Down Home Ranch, Bernhardts Farm, Texas...

Nature Class – Texas Wildflowers

Lost Pines Nature Trail Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

We all love wildflowers and now we have a chance to learn more about them! At this nature class will explore the parts of a...

Earth Day Event

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

Enjoy the first Earth Day Event at Community Gardens just west of Bastrop. The eco-friendly event features Indigenous Peoples Blessing of the day and the...

Elgin Community-wide Garage Sale

Elgin Courier 105 N Main, Elgin, TX, United States

Each year the Elgin community sets up their individual garage sales throughout town. Residents all over Elgin put out their items so you can find a...

CANCELLED: Smithville Fly-in and Lunch

Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport - 84R 789 Hwy 95 S, Smithville, TX, United States

UPDATE:  This event has been cancelled for safety reasons due to the heavy rain forecasted for the weekend. Join us for the Annual 84R Smithville...

Bastrop Music Festival

Bastrop Music Festival takes center stage May 16 - 19, 2019 in multiple venues on Historic Main Street in Downtown Bastrop. This new festival is...

Elgin Studio Art Tour

City of Elgin 310 N Main Street, Elgin, United States

Save the date and plan to enjoy a weekend meeting artists and learning about their creative process, techniques and the inspiration for their works. The...

Nature Class – Life on the River

Lost Pines Nature Trail Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

On the third Thursday of each month this spring they will meet at the outdoor classroom at the Lost Pines Nature Trails and discuss topics on...

Bastrop County Food Truck Festival

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

Bastrop County's 1st annual Food Truck Festival will feature food trucks, trailers, kids activities, face painting, full bar, music, local retailers, and more in this...

7th annual Disc Golf Tournament

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

A fun outdoor, family friendly activity for everyone, along the picturesque Colorado River. Join in the Disc Golf Tournament or cheer on your favorite team. Doubles and...

2019 Hero Challenge

Lake Bastrop North Shore Park 603 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

RAIN DATE:  Saturday, June 1 The 2019 Hero Challenge is ON! ATTENDEES: All are welcomed! Turn out with your friends on Saturday, June 1 to watch...

4th of July Push, Pedal & Pull People’s Patriotic Parade

Elgin City Hall 310 N Main Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Enjoy a hometown Texas celebration with the "Push, Pedal and Pull People's Patriotic Parade" down historic Main Street. Entry is free for all who want to...

Event Series Teen Drawing Workshop

Teen Drawing Workshop

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

Youth Instructor, Debbie Bredemus, will lead this 3-day workshop on basic figurative drawing for teens, ages 13-18. Students will learn to capture the light, shadows,...

Freedom Colonies of Bastrop County special exhibit 2019

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

Freedom Colonies of Bastrop County opened as a special temporary exhibit at the Museum and Visitors Center of Bastrop County Historical Society in downtown Bastrop...