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.

Sizzlin’ Summer Series Music Concert – August 2022

Community Gardens 1067 TX-71, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Sizzlin' Summer Night’s Concert Series has been bringing the heat in Bastrop, Texas! Don’t miss the final concert of the series on Aug. 20 at...

First Friday Art Walk – December 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Meet up with friends and family for Main Event's holiday artwork in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. Meet some life-sized elves, enjoy live music, meet your...

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...

Roaring 20’s New Years Eve Party at Copper Shot

Copper Shot Distillery 809 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Enjoy the 1920's themed party at Copper Shot Distillery in downtown Bastrop Texas, with DJ Champ, party favors, photo ops and a "shine"pagne toast at...

Smithville Gravel Weekend 2023

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

Saddle up for Smithville Gravel Weekend with two days of cycling races at Zapalac Rodeo in Smithville, Texas. The Zimmerhanzel Express is a 60-mile gravel...

Horizons Concert Series 2023

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

Members from Atash will perform at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas on Feb. 23, 2023 to kick off the new concert series,...

Ecstatic Forest Festival 2023

Spark River Entertainment at Spiderwood Studios 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Ecstatic Forest Festival is a 5-day transformational festival with a dance and movement soul in the heart of Texas. Heal, camp, and connect with friends...

Yesterfest 2023

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

Yesterfest 2023 highlights Bastrop, Texas' diverse history through re-enactors, demonstrators, vendors, speakers, storytellers, and music. The event is smaller this year as it begins again and...

Prohibition Party 2023

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

The 20's in the 20's! Come relive the roaring 1920's prohibition era at The Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in historic Smithville, Texas! Come dressed...

Bastrop County Children’s Festival Day 2023

Vibe Tribe 1105 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Families, it's time to celebrate! Bring your children out to Vibe Tribe Back Yard in historic downtown Bastrop, TX  to celebrate love, care and respect...

Blurred Lines BYOB Painting 2023

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

It's "Metal Night" at The Clever Tiger in Elgin, Texas for the artist in you. They'll have a metal playlist going during the painting session...

Music In The Museum series: Jazz Trio

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

Music in the Museum presents a live performance trio of jazz musicians appearing at June's Music In The Museum at the Bastrop Museum & Visitor...

Bastrop’s 1st annual Big Bang! Celebration 2023

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Come join Bastrop, Texas on July 1 for the inaugural Big Bang Celebration full of patriotic events downtown and at Fisherman's Park! Event includes the...

LPAC Horizons Concert Series: The Peterson Brothers

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

LPAC is proud to present Bastrop's own jazz-influenced The Peterson Brothers on July 13 at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. This electric duo...

Benefit for Songs of Smithville 2023

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

Join  Smithville Brewing Company and the RD Latham Cultural District, Smithville Texas, for an live music event to support the Songs of Smithville, a project...

Music in the Park 2023

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

Celebrate the perfect harmony of music and nature at Fisherman's Park along the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic,...

Formula Wonderfest 2023

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

Get ready for an electrifying musical experience as Formula Wonderfest, starring the legendary Paul Oakenfold, lights up the heart of Downtown Bastrop Texas. This outdoor...

Smithville Fall Festival 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

The Smithville Texas Parks & Recreation Department's annual Fall Festival is coming up soon on Saturday, October 21st, from 11AM-4PM at the Smithville Recreation Center,...

3rd annual Smithville Artist/Maker Market on Main 2023

704 Main 704 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Please join the Smithville community for its 3rd annual Artist/Maker Market on Main. Enjoy an afternoon of music, art, crafts, one of kind treasures, 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...

2023 Rendezvous Gala

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

Join the Bastrop County Historical Society for their annual holiday gala as we kick off the Holiday Homes Tour season.  Heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar,...

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...