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.

ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2024

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

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

19th annual Bastrop Empty Bowl 2024

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

The popular annual Bastrop Empty Bowl provides attendees an opportunity to sample soups, stews, and chilies prepared by some of Bastrop’s best chefs in a...

Rocky Hill Roundup 2024

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

Whether you prefer to mountain bike, E-bike or run a 5K, Rocky Hill Roundup at the famed Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, is your...

Rocky Hill Roundup 5K Fun Run 2024

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

Happening before the cycling races, the 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, is a challenging course for the entire family at Rocky Hill...

Texas Independence Music Festival 2024

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

The annual Texas Independence Music Festival is back at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. You won't want to miss this jam-packed weekend filled with...

A Texas Independence Day Show & Tell 2024

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

Inspired by "Antiques Roadshow," Bastrop County residents are invited to bring a personal artifact to the Museum in downtown  Bastrop, Texas, to display and discuss...

Harmony Fest 2024

First United Methodist Church of Bastrop 1201 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Imagine a day free from stress at Harmony Fest 2024 in Bastrop, Texas, with music, movement and family fun. Take a deep breath - this...

Seafood Boil 2024 at Smithville Brewing

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

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas for a Shrimp & Crawfish Boil by The Gumbeaux Man on March 9 at this indoor/outdoor venue. Enjoy...

Spring Break Family Campout 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 more

Bring the family for three days and two nights of camping on Earth Native Wilderness beautiful campus in Bastrop County, Texas with its diverse landscapes,...

Tahitian Village Community Yard Sale 2024

Tahitian Village, Bastrop TX 128 Tahitian Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Thifters unite for this community garage sale held in Tahitian Village Subdivision in Bastrop, Texas. Find all sorts of treasures at this once a year...

Rockne VFW BBQ & Chili Cookoff 2024

VFW Post 2527 Rockne TX 1503 FM 20, Bastrop, TX, United States

Barbecue or chili? Why choose at the annual BBQ Cook-off and Chili Cook Off at the VFW Post 2527 in Rockne, Texas. At this fundraiser...

ENWS: Egg Hunt and Nature Day 2024

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

Join Earth Native for their 7th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day in Cedar Creek, Texas, for a ton of fun for the...

Smithville Jamboree 2024

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,...

Family Bird Adventure 2024

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family begin to unlock the...

Event Series Kids Nature Classes 2024

Kids Nature Classes 2024

Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

The monthly nature classes of Pines & Prairies Land Trust (PPLT) are geared towards ages 6-16 and lead by knowledgeable Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers...

W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge BBQ Cook-off 2024

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

The W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge No. 421 in Smithville, Texas, is hosting their first BBQ Cook-off with jackpot cash and other great prizes for brisket,...

Spring Market Festival 2024

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

Celebrate Earth Day in McDade, Texas during Rising Sun Vineyard’s 4th annual Spring Market Festival in McDade, Texas. Savor the renowned wines while you support...

American Legion 533 Crawfish Boil 2024

American Legion Post 533 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Get ready for a laid back crawfish boil at the American Legion Post 533 in Bastrop, Texas. Event is family friendly and includes crawfish, games,...

Bailey’s Bull Blast and Concert 2024

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

Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena in Bastrop, Texas, will be filled with bull-riding opportunities for kids and adults, followed by music by Nashville musicians Moe Bandy...

Festival De La Cultura – Bastrop, Tx 2024

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

Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture that’s a cornerstone of Texas’s heartland and pay homage to the community's rich and diverse heritage at this festival in...

Rising Sun Vineyard Wine Run 5K 2024

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

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you. Join Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas, for an exciting annual event that features...