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.

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Elgin VFW 4th of July Fireworks 2024

Elgin VFW Post 6115 118 Sayers Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Bring your family to the VFW for the annual 4th of July patriotic celebration in Elgin, Texas. Activities include fireworks after dark, a cake walk,...

McDade Watermelon Festival 2024

Downtown McDade 565 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

McDade, Texas celebrates its 76th annual Watermelon Festival with a street dance on Friday, July 12, 2024, and an all-day Saturday, July 13 festival with...

Herman Fest 2024

Leon's General Store Farm to Market 535, Bastrop, TX, United States

Prepare to dance at Leon's Country Store during the 7th annual Herman Fest, a day of music, friends, and memories in Rockne, Texas. The music...

Patches of Color Historic Quilt Show 2024

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

Join Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas, for a special evening on July 18, 2024, for a reception celebrating the historic quilts from Dock...

Corvette Invasion 2024

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

Head to downtown Bastrop for the Largest Corvette Car Show in Texas with hundreds of Corvettes, vendors, music, and food for the entire family. Guest...

Music in the Museum 2024: Indie Rock with Daydreamer

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

Enjoy a free, live concert featuring talented area musicians, Daydreamer, in the historic museum venue in Bastrop, Texas, in July. Explore the Bastrop Museum &...

National Day of the Cowboy 2024

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

Put on your chaps and hats, boots and bonnets and head on over to the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center in Bastrop, Texas, for a...

Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo 2024

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

Enjoy five nights of CRPA rodeo in Bastrop, Texas, and a Grand Parade along Main Street that's sure to delight the entire family. The event...

Grape Harvest 2024

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

Join in on the annual Grape Harvest at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. This step, which has not changed over the centuries, allows you...

SUP El Camino Race 2024

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

The SUP El Camino Real, Texas’ original SUP River Race, returns to charming Bastrop, TX, on Aug. 9-10, 2024 with Friday Night Sprints, Saturday Morning...

Elgin Cardboard Boat Race 2024

Morris Memorial Pool 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Calling all captains! Do you have what it takes to build the fastest cardboard battleship in Elgin,Texas? Junior skippers will race their pre-built boats while...

Grape Stomp 2024 at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

Step into a world of fun and flavor as you feel the joy of stomping grapes destined for your favorite wines at Rising Sun Vineyard...

33rd annual Rockne Homecoming Parade

Downtown Rockne Texas Rockne, TX, United States

Join the Rockne, Texas, community for the 33rd annual Rockne Parade on Aug. 31, 2024. Expect horses, marchers, floats, firetrucks and more to delight the...

2024 FIA World Endurance Championship

Circuit of the Americas - LOT A Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, United States

Lone Star Le Mans returns to Circuit of The Americas on Labor Day weekend 2024, as the sixth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance...

Bailey’s Bull Bash & Concert 2024

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

Prepare for a night of bull riding with cowboys attempting the 8-second ride for points and the prize. Following the action in the arena is...

Smithville Photography Exhibition Showcase 2024

Smithville Heritage Society Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Welcome to the opening of Photography Exhibition Showcase, a Community Archive Project in Smithville, Texas. The project is a collective photo essay sharing the authentic...

Elgin Falloween Festival 2024

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

Come celebrate the magic of fall and the spookiness of Halloween in Elgin, Texas! Join us at the library for a spooktacular Fall O’ Ween...

Smithville Community Wide Garage Sale 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

The Fall Smithville Community Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 with multiple sales all over town in Smithville, Texas. To start,...

Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2024

James Long Railroad Park 100 First Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Head to historic downtown Smithville, Texas for the annual Sustainable Home and Garden Show, a fun, family-friendly day in the park featuring booths, demonstrations, and...

Fall Festival Extravaganza 2024

Ascension Catholic Church Pine Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Fall Festival at Ascension Catholic Church in downtown Bastrop, Texas, is an annual event filled with activities for the entire community. This unforgettable, family...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: We All Stay Together

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

A special event honoring, Indigenous Peoples' Day: We All Stay Together, will feature a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including guest speakers, artifact...

Oktoberfest at Wild Bunch Brewery

Wild Bunch Brewery Taylorsville Road, Red Rock, TX, United States

The annual Oktoberfest celebration at Wild Bunch Brewing Company in Red Rock, Texas, will host Tex-German food, Oktoberfest beer brewed for the occasion, live music...