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.

Catch and Release Fishing

Elgin Parks & Recreation 361 North Hwy 95, Elgin, TX, United States

Come participate in catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial Park in Elgin, Texas! They have a limited number of poles and bait to borrow as...

Go Fish! at Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

Explore the basics of fishing through 5 hands-on stations led by TPWD certified Angler Instructors.  Stations include knot tying, casting, safety, fish ID/ecology, and basic...

Rocky Hill Ranch Revival Bash 2020

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

Enjoy the fun and excitement of a car show, Cajun cuisine feast, tastiest mixed drink-off, poker run, auction, and kid’s fishing contest at the famous...

Event Series Nature Days – Fall 2020

Nature Days – Fall 2020

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

Ready to explore the outdoors with your family? Learn about aquatic life, casting techniques and proper paddling at Lake Bastrop or understand animal adaptations, learn...

Spring Break 2022: Catch and Release Fishing

Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin, Texas Parks & Recreation at Morris Memorial Pond for Catch & Release Fishing! At this event you'll have a chance to learn how...

ENWS – Primitive Fishing for Kids 2023

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

You know what’s fun? Fishing! You know what makes fishing even more fun? Using materials from the forest around you to create your fishing gear...

Elgin Catch & Release Fishing 2023

Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin TX Parks & Recreation for catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial pond. Staff will provide a limited number of fishing poles and...

Buescher Lake Bash 2023

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

Join us at Buescher State Park to celebrate the lake re-opening as we also celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks! The Buescher Lake Bash...

ENWS: Primitive Fishing for Kids 2024

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

Join us for a day of learning how to make your very own fishing kits from the land at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar...