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.

Elgin’s Holiday by the Tracks 2023

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Elgin, Texas' annual Holiday by the Tracks celebration will be held in the historic downtown area with a bazaar, Hot Cocoa Stroll, and annual Lighted...

Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival 2023

Valkyrie Ranch 2008 FM 2104, Paige, TX, United States

The Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival at beautiful Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas is two-days of Norse Pagan music performed live on multiple stages in one of...

Smithville Folk Music Festival 2024

Gazebo Park - Smithville 100 NW First Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Smithville Folk Music Festival is coming back to the Main Street Gazebo Park in downtown Smithville, Texas for two days due to interest from performers...

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...

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...

Explore Elgin Arts & Culture 2024

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Celebrate for four days of arts and culture in historic downtown Elgin, Texas, with Elgin Music Festival, La Cultura Market, Sip Shop & Stroll, Music...

Yesterfest 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate Bastrop, Texas' pioneer spirit and diverse history with Yesterfest 2024, a day of re-enactors, demonstrators, vendors, speakers, storytellers, and music.  The event will engage...

Bastrop Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2024 & Street Dance

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States +1 more

Each year Bastrop Juneteenth holds multiple events in Bastrop, Texas, to promote social change, be of service to the community, and provide education of black...

55th annual Western Days 2024

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Western Days 2024 serves as Elgin's annual Homecoming with three days of non-stop fun, class reunions, carnival, pub crawl, parade, tournaments, kids activities, nearby golf...

2nd annual Sausage Fest 2024

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Head to the Lightnin' Bar in Elgin, Texas, for the annual Sausage Fest and early Independence Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The family friendly...

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...

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...

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...

Tricks, Treats & Trails 2024

McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Celebrate the spooky season at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Bastrop County, Texas and satisfy your cravings for fun and treats at the 4th annual...

Bastrop Art Fest 2024

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

Bastrop Art Fest is back for another day full of arts and crafts vendors, hands-on activities, demos and kids crafts at Lost Pines Art Center...

Smithville Wingfest 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Smithville’s favorite Poultry-Party returns on Saturday, Oct. 19 in historic downtown Smithville, Texas. An entire day of feathered-fun awaits so make plans now to be...

Yegua Creek Brewery Oktoberfest 2024

Yegua Creek Brewery & Restaurant 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, United States

Head out to Oktoberfest and lift a stein at Yegua Creek Brewery with games, contests, live music and so much more at this family-friendly, pet-friendly...

37th annual Hogeye Festival

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Hogs, Sows, and Piglets will surely find a pigtivity just right for them at the three-day Hogeye Festival in historic Elgin, Texas. On Thursday, October...

Spooky Sip & Shop/Wicked Wine Fest 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

The Spooky Sip & Shop and Wicked Wine Fest 2024 will bring out the Halloween fun in downtown Smithville, Texas. The event includes the wine...

Bastrop Boo Bash 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Bastrop Boo Bash, a Halloween extravaganza, in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Kids are encouraged to come in their...

Elgin VFW Halloween Bash & Trunk or Treat 2024

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

Get ready for a spooktacular night at the the Elgin, Texas VFW Halloween Bash that includes a Trunk or Treat! Bring your little ghosts and...

Bastrop Shelter Furry Fall Festival 2024

Bastrop County Animal Services 589 Coolwater Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for the 6th annual Furry Fall Festival at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter in Bastrop, Texas! This beloved community event and fundraiser is...

Smithville Reel Film Expo 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come see how the film industry works, stunts by Emmy-award winning Extreme Force Stunts & Film, special effects, speakers and panelists, activities such as a...