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.

Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Make plans to be in Smithville, Texas, for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights with a theme of "Polar Express" for a day full of...

Elgin Lighted Holiday Parade 2024

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

The Lighted Holiday Parade starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Elgin, Texas, with holiday floats decorated with twinkling lights for all to enjoy!  The all-lighted...

Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival 2024

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

Sherwood Forest Faire will host a two-day Yuletide festival of world-class Celtic music and Highland Games, complete with Celtic clan booths, goods for shopping, archery...

Merry on Main 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for the Bastrop Main Street Program's free "Merry on Main" event in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer and...

Bastrop TX Mardi Gras 2025

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for an exciting array of festivities, including a live radio broadcast from KVPI, a sizzling Gumbo Cook-Off, a lively Mardi Gras Parade, and...