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.

Smithville Community Wide Garage Sale – Fall 2022

Smithville Texas

Head to Smithville, Texas for the bargains found all over town at their annual Community-Wide Garage Sale as Smithville enjoys sunny weather and wonderful sales...

USCA Aluminum Canoe National Championships 2022

FM 969 Bridge 1115 FM 969, Bastrop, TX, United States

On October 1-2, 2022, the USCA Stock Aluminum Nationals will again be held in Bastrop, Texas. After a two year hiatus, the race will be...

Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join Keep Smithville Beautiful, an organization in Smithville, Texas, to discover how you can invest in home and garden improvements that will also save you...

Smithville Music Festival 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Enjoy the performances Smithville Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1 in the heart of historic downtown Smithville, Texas on the main stage and at various...

Art After Dark – October 2022

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

Enjoy October's Art After Dark show at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Three new shows are opening: Lost Pines Art Center's Featured...

Primitive Fishing for Kids 2022

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

You know what’s fun? Fishing! You know what makes fishing even more fun? Creating your own fishing kit! Join Earth Native Wilderness School for the...

Smithville Golf Tournament 2022

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

Grab your clubs and join the 3rd annual Golf Tournament at ColoVista Country Club in Bastrop, Texas for a fundraising event for Smithville Area Chamber...

Rosanky ChiliFest 2022

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Rosanky Chilifest in Central Texas is an day of chili, ribs and cooks choice competition with chili sampling, judging opportunities, BBQ, refreshments, live music, boutique...

Rocky Hill Reboot 2022

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

Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas is celebrating the hard work and addition of new biking trails during their "reboot" after a large portion of...

Historical Fashion Show 2022

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

Ooooh and aaaah over six centuries of fastion from 1450 to 1963 at the Historical Fashion Show at The Gathering near Bastrop, Texas. Event will...

Eco Printing 2022

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas to learn the native art form of eco printing. Eco printing is an art in which...

A Living History Tour – Westbrook Cemetery 2022

Westbrook Cemetery 7800 FM 3000, Elgin, TX, United States

Celebrate Elgin, Texas’ Sesquicentennial by reliving the history of Austin’s Little Colony before and after it was founded at the Westbrook Cemetery Tour. The real...

Du of the Dead Dirty Duathlon 2022

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

Join at the beautiful "rebooted" Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas for the second annual “Du of the Dead” dirty duathlon! Come camp out for...

Smithville Birdfest 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join us for an artistically-inspired, festival of fun, celebrating Smithville Texas, the birds that call it home and the creative spirit of the people that...

Smithville Fall Festival 2022

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Come out to the Fall Festival and enjoy the day at the Smithville Recreation Center in central Texas! Listen to some live music while you...

Intro to Stained Glass – October 2022

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

Add a little springtime color to your window year-round with a whimsical sun catcher you’ve made yourself. In this workshop, you will learn to cut...

Octoberfest 2022

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

Come celebrate a late Octoberfest at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas. Featuring live music shows, food and drink specials, contests, and more at the...

Hogeye Festival 2022

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

A time for warm hearts and hot guts during the 150th celebration of Elgin, Texas! Three days of Hogeye on Oct 20-22, 2022, held in...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Drive-In 2022

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Billig Ranch nature preserve near Paige, Texas. Join us for an evening...

Spooky Smithville Family Bike Ride 2022

Iron Tiger Gym 100 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Join the fun with the annual family fun bike ride in downtown Smithville, Texas. Decorate your bike and yourself and "let's go for a ride!"...

2nd annual Artist/Maker Market

704 Main 704 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Join friends and neighbors at this unique market in Smithville, Texas. Shop for one of a kind gifts made by talented artisans. Enjoy tasty food...

2nd annual Halloween Masquerade Gala

The Mansion at ColoVista 100 Country Club Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us at the beautiful Mansion at ColoVista near Bastrop, TX for an evening of dinner, dancing, cocktails, games, fabulous costumes, and the best grown-up...