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.

Writers Day Retreat

New Republic Studios 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Write, Edit, Retreat, Repeat Join us for another day of writing, collaborating and committing to your craft. Space is limited so make sure to secure...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2021

Billig Ranch 208 Billig Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival with drive in movie night and campout. The event with an evening under...

Event Series Cult Classic Convention 2022

Cult Classic Convention 2022

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

Horror and Cult Classics brought together in a friendly environment to experience all forms of different cult genres including art, collectibles, props, and celebrity guests....

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Drive-In 2022

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Billig Ranch nature preserve near Paige, Texas. Join us for an evening...

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...

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...