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.

Marine Corps Birthday Celebration 2023

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

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas as they celebrate the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Smithville Brewing with live music, great food, raffle entries,...

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...

Bastrop Colorado Bridge celebrates 100 years

Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 601 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard in celebrating the 100th birthday of the beloved Colorado...

Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023 & BBQ Showdown

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Get behind the wheel of your Jeep for the Rosanky Jeep Jam in rural Rosanky, Texas. The three-day event includes a Show & Shine, barbecue...

Songs of Smithville 2023 album release

Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe 301 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

After a lot of hard work, the Songs Of Smithville, Texas 2023 compilation album has been released and now it's time to celebrate with an...

Park ‘n’ Hang Car Show 2023 with Giddy Up Go

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

Bring your classic ride out to historic downtown Elgin for a Park 'n' Hang Car Show presented by Tough Enuff & Friends. Enjoy live music...

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...

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...

Family Crisis Center’s Holiday Gala 2023

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

Join us as we kick off the Family Crisis Center's 1st annual Holiday Gala with a fun-filled night of a catered dinner, live and silent...

NYE Brewery Party 2023

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

Celebrate the evening of New Years Eve at Smithville Brewing Company with live music by rock blues favorites Sledge & Haney from 5-7 p.m. and...

New Years Eve at Rising Sun Vineyard 2023

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Join Rising Sun Vineyard for a blowout New Years Eve Party! They've got the country music dance artist Wyatt Ellis and his fiddle player, so...

Smithville Gravel Weekend 2024

Zapalac Rodeo 403 Zapalac Road, Smithville, TX, United States

Two bike races are featured in these hard early-season, gravel racing marathons with start/end at Zapalac Rodeo Arena in Smithville, Texas. On Jan. 20, the...

Music in the Museum 2024: John Lomax III

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

Come listen to Blues and Folk legend John Lomax III on Jan. 20, 2024 in the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center in historic downtown Bastrop,...

Art After Dark 2024: February

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

The Lost Pines Art Center is hosting a special Mardi Gras edition of Art After Dark on Feb. 3 in Bastrop, Texas! Enjoy their Featured...

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...

Texas Independence Music Festival 2024

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

The annual Texas Independence Music Festival is back at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. You won't want to miss this jam-packed weekend filled with...

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...

Seafood Boil 2024 at Smithville Brewing

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

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas for a Shrimp & Crawfish Boil by The Gumbeaux Man on March 9 at this indoor/outdoor venue. Enjoy...

Smithville Jamboree 2024

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

Plan your stays for the three-day Smithville Jamboree held in Smithville, Texas each year in the spring. Held for close to 75 years, this family-friendly,...

W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge BBQ Cook-off 2024

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

The W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge No. 421 in Smithville, Texas, is hosting their first BBQ Cook-off with jackpot cash and other great prizes for brisket,...

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...

Bailey’s Bull Blast and Concert 2024

Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena in Bastrop, Texas, will be filled with bull-riding opportunities for kids and adults, followed by music by Nashville musicians Moe Bandy...