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 Patriotic Festival

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

The Bastrop Patriotic Festival is all day Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop, starting with the 1K Fun Run and Run, White...

Independence Day 2021 with the City of Elgin Texas

Veterans Memorial Park Elgin Texas 109 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Join the City of Elgin, Texas for a number of fun, patriotic events, including a parade and decorated bike contest, throughout town on Thursday, July...

Bastrop Patriotic Festival 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Enjoy a day full of family friendly, patriotic fun at the 30th annual Bastrop Patriotic Festival, held in Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas. The evening...

Hogeye Festival 2021

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

The Sausage Capital of Texas outdoes itself once again with the 34th Annual Hogeye Festival, celebrating in a small town with a huge appetite for...

5th annual RCRC BBQ Cook Off

Rockne Community Recreation Center 125 Humble Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

A family friendly day of fun at the Rockne, Texas community recreation center with tournaments, games and cookoffs in all sorts of categories - it's...

Event Series Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee

Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee

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

Bring your partner and join us for the Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee weekend couples scramble and weekend party at the beautiful Colovista Golf Course in...

Bird Lover Weekend 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop, Texas is hosting their 2nd annual Bird Lover Weekend on May 6-7 in Downtown Bastrop celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:...

Bastrop Pride 2022

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

Join us for Bastrop Pride's first annual Pride in the Park! There will be food, contests, prizes and interactive entertainment. All are welcome in this...

Elgin Western Days Festival 2022

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin, TX, United States

Western Days, Elgin’s annual homecoming celebration, has been a part of Elgin, Texas for more than 50 years. Throughout the multiple-day affair, events include a...

4th of July Celebration 2022

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

Enjoy a full day of music, food, fireworks and fun with this inaugural Smithville, Texas event. Event begins downtown in the morning with a 5K...

McDade Watermelon Festival 2022

McDade Watermelon Festival grounds 143 Bastrop Street, McDade, TX, United States

The McDade Texas Watermelon Festival is the 2nd Saturday of July on the festival grounds and will host an old-fashioned watermelon weigh-in (downtown), car show,...

Smithville Wingfest & Chili Cook-A-Roo 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come to downtown Smithville, Texas for the annual WINGFEST to try out contest wings, chili and home brew beer, along with selections at local restaurants...

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...

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...

Hot Sauce Hootenanny 2022

Simple Promise Farms 263 Roemer Rd, Elgin, TX, United States

Simple Promise Farms is hosting their 2nd annual Hot Sauce Hootenanny in Elgin Texas. The fundraiser event includes the Hot Sauce contest, live music, family...

Smithville Jamboree 2023

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

Plan your stays for the three-day Smithville Jamboree held in Smithville, Texas each year in the spring. Held for close to 75 years, this family-friendly,...

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...

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...

Halloween Brewery Bash 2023

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

On Sunday, Oct, 29, brew up some Halloween fun at the Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas with great food, boos and  brews! Costume contest...

Veterans Day Golf Tournament 2023

Shadowglen Golf Club 12801 N Lexington St, Manor, TX, United States

Join the Elgin Chamber of Commerce for it's first Veterans Day Golf Tournament to be held at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Manor, TX. You...