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.

LOUD TXMAS 2022

Carne Lenta at the Vasek Garage 114 NE 2nd Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Come see the special performance of LOUD TXMAS at Carne Lenta in Smithville, Texas. Listen to the sounds of this all day Texas Music Showcase...

Winterbourne Wonderland Formal 2022

The Clever Tiger: Art Studio & Gallery 32 N Main St, Elgin, TX, United States

Join The Clever Tiger in Elgin, Texas for a magical Christmas party where the space will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland by artist The...

Juneteenth Reunion & BBQ Cookoff at Hopewell Rosenwald School 2023

Hopewell Rosenwald School - Cedar Creek TX 690 Hwy 21 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

On Saturday, June 10, the property owned by McDonald’s family will be the centerpiece of the 2023 Bastrop County Juneteenth celebration and BBQ Cookoff at...

Smithville 4th of July Celebration 2023

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

Though on Sunday, July 2, this Independence celebration in Smithville, Texas, features live music by Nathan Colt Young, food, fireworks and fun with activity booths...

Texas Viking Festival 2023 – Equinox

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

It is time to celebrate and meet with friends new and old. Join Valkyrie Ranch for the first Texas Viking Festival - Equinox event. This...

Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join the citizens of historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade on Dec. 2. The beloved holiday event includes...

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting 2023

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Central Texas will host a Christmas Tree Lighting open to the public on the day after...

Rockne Market Day 2023

Sacred Heart Holtman Hall 4045 FM 535, Rockne, TX, United States

Rockne Texas Market Day is a fun day of shopping and supporting local vendors selling crafts, woodworking, leather, clothing, jewelry, art, holiday items, baked goods,...

Sixth annual Wassail Fest 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

On Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown, and visitors can vote for their favorite recipe in...

Lost Pines Christmas – Tree Lighting 2023

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

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive on Nov. 25 with the City of Bastrop annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fisherman’s Park along the River of...

Breakfast with Santa at Piney Creek

Piney Creek Chop House 703 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

“Brunch with Santa” will feature an amazing buffet at Piney Creek Chop House in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, with a full bar for adults to...

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...

32nd annual Festival of Lights Arts & Crafts Market

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Smithville, Texas' beloved holiday event, the 32nd Annual Festival of Lights, is back on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 with Arts and Craft vendors from all...

Chamber Cocoa Stroll & Candy Christmas Bazaar 2023

Veterans Memorial Park Elgin Texas 109 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Join the Elgin TX Chamber of Commerce down in Veteran's Memorial Park for a bazaar with all things Christmas. From wreaths to stockings, gifts and...

Art After Dark – December 2023

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

As part of Bastrop, Texas' Lost Pines Christmas, the Lost Pines Art Center is doing a special Holiday Edition of Art After Dark with a...

Art After Dark – Holiday Edition 2023

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

Join the Lost Pines Art Center for the opening reception of three new shows including the Members Showcase, the Featured Artist Exhibition and the annual...

Festival of Lights – Lighted Christmas Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Stroll through the Victorian era with Smithville, Texas' annual Lighted Parade on Dec. 2 with theme "A Christmas Carol", named after Charles Dickens' 1843 novella...

A Country Christmas at Farm Street Opry 2023

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

Dance to country singers crooning the sounds of the holidays at the Farm Street Opry in Bastrop, Texas, including some of your holiday favorites. Plus,...

Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Don’t miss more than 130 entries - from fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears to dignitaries, from Santa’s helpers...

A Winter Concert 2023

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bands from Cedar Creek High School will perform in the end of semester, free Winter Concert at the Jerry Faye Wilhelm Center for the Performing...

Santa Pictures at The Sugar Shack 2023

Sugar Shack Bastrop 114 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Santa returns for four nights to take photos with children (and adults!) at the Sugar Shack in Bastrop, Texas! A Santa Snap ticket includes a...

Event Series Dickens on Main 2023

Dickens on Main 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Travel back in time as Main Street is transported back to the 19th Century for this special holiday event in historic downtown Smithville, Texas. Celebrate...

8th annual A Joyous Christmas Concert 2023

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Enjoy the traditional sounds of the season with free choir performances at A Joyous Christmas at the Jerry Faye Wilhelm Performing Arts Center in Bastrop,...

Mardi Gras 2024 at the Brewery

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

Celebrate mardi-gras at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas, with po'boys, beignets, NOLA slushies and fun for the whole family. Festive food, games, and beads...

El Día de los Muertos 2024

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

The Bastrop Museum & Visitors Center in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, will be displaying ofrendas lovingly made by Bastrop County residents. They invite  others to...