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.

Bastrop’s 1st annual Big Bang! Celebration 2023

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Come join Bastrop, Texas on July 1 for the inaugural Big Bang Celebration full of patriotic events downtown and at Fisherman's Park! Event includes the...

Pet & Pal Parade 2023

Bastrop County Courthouse 804 Pecan St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Watch or join in the annual Pet & Pal Parade in downtown Bastrop, Texas, as you see all varieties of pets head down Main Street...

Smithville 4th of July Celebration 2023

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

Though on Sunday, July 2, this Independence celebration in Smithville, Texas, features live music by Nathan Colt Young, food, fireworks and fun with activity booths...

Exhibit: Images of Valor: Latinos and Latinas of WWII

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

Visit the downtown Bastrop, Texas museum for a cultural and veteran experience in July and August 2023 with this free exhibition Monday through Saturday. Images...

CBS Races with Southern United Sprints 2023

Cotton Bowl Speedway 1175 CR 202, Paige, TX, United States

Come see these high-powered race cars navigate the dirt track and crowded field at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas for an evening of family...

LPAC Horizons Concert Series: The Peterson Brothers

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

LPAC is proud to present Bastrop's own jazz-influenced The Peterson Brothers on July 13 at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. This electric duo...

2023 Corvette Invasion

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

See hundreds of Corvette from all over the state as they "invade" historic Bastrop, Texas for three days with popular events at the Bastrop Convention...

Outdoor Movie Night at Iron Tiger 2023

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

Join Iron Tiger Gym for a viewing of "It's A Wonderful Life" on the lawn! The movie will start at approximately sundown and bring your...

1st annual Doggie Day at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

It’s a day for the dogs! Rising Sun Vineyard will be celebrating good dogs on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from noon to 6 p.m. with...

Angeli Canta (Angeli Sings)

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

Please join the Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society in downtown Bastrop, Texas, in welcoming Angeli, the nine-year old singing sensation...

Star Party at Yegua Knobbs 2023

Yegua Knobbs Preserve 1106 Johnnie Baker Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Escape the light pollution and observe the night sky through a powerful portable telescope brought to you by the Austin Astronomical Society. Come early to...

Mexican American Veterans of WWII presentation

Primera Baptist Church 306 Paul C Bell St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Learn more about the role of Latinos and Latinas in World War II during this meeting of the Historical Society. Esther Bonilla Read is the...

Opening Reception: Works by da-gang qu & T.R. Rodriquez

Main Gallery Smithville 200 Main St, Smithville, TX, United States

Main Gallery Smithville TX will showcase new works by da-gang-qu and T.R. Rodriquez, alongside Main Gallery favorites Felice House, Malou Flato, Judy Paul, and Dana...

Art in the Sky Aerial Showcase 2023

Gravity District 201 Hunters Crossing Blvd #14, Bastrop, TX, United States

Art in the Sky is an artistic showcase of circus, aerial, pole, and dance talent at Gravity District, Bastrop's first and only Aerial and Movement...

Lughnasadh Celebration 2023

Homespun Wisdom TX 1002 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate Lughnasadh, the official Irish holiday and Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season, at Homespun Wisdom in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. Event...

76th Annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo 2023

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

Head on down to the rodeo area for the 76th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo for a five day celebration in Bastrop, Texas. With a...

Art After Dark – August 2023

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

Join Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas for a special night with longtime member, author, and gallery owner, Jeffrey Stayton, who will present his...

Art After Dark AUG2023

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

Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas, has a special night for you on Aug. 5.  Longtime Member, author, and co-owner of Painted Bunting Gallery...

Bastrop Barbie Blowout

Film Alley Bastrop 1600 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate sisterhood like never before with the dazzling "Bastrop Barbie Blow-out" on Aug. 6, 2023 at Film Alley in Bastrop, Texas. Join the Bastrop Chamber...

Benefit for Songs of Smithville 2023

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

Join  Smithville Brewing Company and the RD Latham Cultural District, Smithville Texas, for an live music event to support the Songs of Smithville, a project...

Smithville Community-Wide Garage Sale 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce for their Semi- Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Now's the time to head out for...

Airing of the Quilts & Historic Home Tour 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come take a walk along Smithville, Texas' historic Main Street and view the beautiful quilts that are hung on Main Street and all around town....

Event Series Hawk Walk 2023

Hawk Walk 2023

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

The Hawk Walk at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas, is an exciting interactive event that brings nature to you up close and personal. Meet...

Rosanky ChiliFest 2023

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

Join the Texas FireWalkers in Rosanky, Texas, for a relaxing day of chili, ribs and cooks choice competition with chili sampling, judging opportunities, BBQ, beverages,...

2023 TCKRA Aluminum State Champs

Utley Bridge Boat Ramp - FM 969 Bridge over Colorado River 1124 FM 969, Bastrop, TX

The 14-mile annual race on the Colorado River is held by the Texas Canoe and Kayak Racing Association to determine the best in the state....