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.

32nd annual Rockne Texas Homecoming Parade

Downtown Rockne Texas Rockne, TX, United States

The 32nd annual Rockne Homecoming Parade will be dedicated to our oldest Rockne Cowboy, Arthur Goertz, a WWII veteran who will be turning 100 years...

Events on Main Market Days – September 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Head out to historic downtown Bastrop for amazing shops and local vendors lining the sidewalks. You'll find a wide variety of goods plus some great...

Yegua Creek Brewery and Kitchen – GRAND OPENING

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

Join Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas for the long-awaited opening of their brewery - Yegua Creek Brewery and Kitchen! They will serve beer on...

Sherwood Celtic Music Festival & Highland Games 2023

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

The popular Sherwood Forest Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games takes place in shaded retreat in McDade, Texas on the weekend after Labor Day...

ENWS Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2023

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

The incredible art of Wildlife Tracking gives you an extraordinary window into the secret lives of Central Texas Wildlife at Earth Native Wilderness School in...

ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2023

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School as they explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the...

2023 Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza

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

Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza will help brides, grooms and their parties create unforgettable memories with ideas and vendors to make your day, the best day....

ENWS Camouflage and Concealment 2023

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

Learn the art of concealing yourself in any environment using natural materials at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas. This class will cover...

Music in the Park 2023

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

Celebrate the perfect harmony of music and nature at Fisherman's Park along the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic,...

Fall Home & Garden Show 2023

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

Fall will be here before you know it, and the Home & Garden Show hosted by Community Gardens in Bastrop, TX is the perfect event...

LPAC – Glass Fusing 2023 – Photo Frame

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

Memories of special occasions need to have a special frame by making an artful fused glass picture frame to display that special 5×7 photo at...

Bastrop Music Festival 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Get ready for some great live entertainment! Bastrop Music Festival is a four-day live music festival that includes around 40 shows at venues throughout Bastrop,...

7th annual Golf for Life Tournament 2023

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

Bring your clubs to ColoVista Golf Club with its signature 15th hole for the 7th annual Golf for Life Tournament in Bastrop, TX. The event...

ENWS Knife Carving & Safety 2023

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

In this all-day class, students aged 7-12 will be instructed thoroughly according to the Knife Safety Certification that all students must pass through before being...

Texas Viking Festival 2023 – Equinox

Valkyrie Ranch 2008 FM 2104, Paige, TX, United States

It is time to celebrate and meet with friends new and old. Join Valkyrie Ranch for the first Texas Viking Festival - Equinox event. This...

ENWS: Wilderness First Aid 2023

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

Wilderness First Aid: Care in Remote Locations at Earth Native Wilderness School in Bastrop, Texas, is a course designed to help you respond and make...

Lost Pines Knife Show 2023

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

Head out to Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center in Bastrop, Texas for this family-friendly Texas custom knife show! Shop dozens of custom knifemakers, watch live...

75th Anniversary of Delgado vs Bastrop ISD

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

Join us for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the court case of Delgado vs Bastrop ISD. This historic case resulted in a ruling...

Central Texas Walking Art Tour 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

BYE BYE Summer is a celebration of art and culture in the art hub of Central Texas in historic downtown Bastrop. This is a series...

Octoberfest 2023

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

Celebrate the 2nd annual Smithville Octoberfest 2023 at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas. The event includes live music - acoustic, Czech, polka, and country...

Elgin Public Library Fall Festival 2023

Elgin Public Library 404 N Main St, Elgin, TX, United States

Do you love the crisp autumn season and all the great fall activities, too? Join the Elgin Public Library for Fall Festival in historic downtown...

Event Series ENWS Natural Pottery 2023

ENWS Natural Pottery 2023

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

Join the class to learn more about natural pottery from Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, during this hands-on, two days of instruction...

Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Keep Smithville Beautiful, committee of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the Smithville “Sustainable Home and Garden Show” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10...

Smithville Music Festival 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Get ready to groove! Join us on October 7, 2023, in the beautiful town of Smithville, Texas, for an unforgettable FREE musical festival that'll have...

STX Golf Cart Food Pantry Candy Crawl 2023

Smithville Coffee House & General Store 108 NE 2nd Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Grab a friend or two, a golf cart and begin "crawling" the streets of Smithville, Texas during the Food Pantry Candy Crawl. Every stop will have...