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.

Event Series Tough Mudder 2018

Tough Mudder 2018

McMahan Ranch 694 Old Lake Rd, Smithville, TX, United States

Same Epic Venue, Brand New Course Fear the farm, Mudder. Tough Mudder Central Texas is headed back to McMahan Ranch in 2018, and that means...

$59 – $125

2019 Hero Challenge

Lake Bastrop North Shore Park 603 FM 1441, Bastrop, TX, United States

RAIN DATE:  Saturday, June 1 The 2019 Hero Challenge is ON! ATTENDEES: All are welcomed! Turn out with your friends on Saturday, June 1 to watch...

SUP El Camino Real 2019

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

Join in or cheer on the paddle boarders during the 6-mile river race called the SUP El Camino Real 2019. Race starts in Fisherman's Park...

2019 Colorado River 100

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

Marathon canoe race from Bastrop, Texas to La Grange bringing together recreational and competitive paddlers on the Colorado River. The 2019 race, starting at Fisherman's...

2019 USCA Aluminum Nationals

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

The 2019 USCA Aluminum Nationals will be held in Bastrop Texas, Sept. 14-15. The race will be a 14 mile downstream course on the Colorado River, starting...

2019 AMA District 20 Championship Round 3

Murphy's MX 231 FM 86, Red Rock, TX, United States

2019 AMA Texas State Championship Round 3 storms into Murphys MX on Sept. 5, 2019. The AMA statewide motocross championship series is back for its...

2019 Turkey Trot 5K

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

You'll be Huffin' from the Stuffin'! Join the Turkey Trot Fun Run, 5k and 1 mile routes for an easy run through the charming town...

Super Saturday 200 Enduro Race 2020

Cotton Bowl Speedway 1175 CR 202, Paige, TX, United States

See 200 laps around the track for a $2,500 prize for these racers. Eric Jones and Dillon Smith announcing. Jason Batt will be in the...

Rocky Hill Roundup 2020

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

First race of the 2020 TMBRA XC State Championship Series will be held at the world classic Rocky Hill Ranch. Free kids Cup and beginner...

Summit USMTS National Championship

Cotton Bowl Speedway 1175 CR 202, Paige, TX, United States

At the Sunday, March 1 event, the pits will open at 3 p.m. and grandstands open at 5 with hot laps at 6:40 and full-throttle...

Holey Roller 2020

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

Holey Roller is a self-supported ride along mixed terrain roads with 50- and (new to this year!) 30-mile route options. The ride starts and finishes...

Fat Chucks Revenge, presented by Sun & Ski Sports

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

Marathon Mountain Bike race, 2 full laps/43 miles, will be held at the hilly, world class bike race track near Smithville, Texas, for TMBRA marathon...

The Big Chill Adventure Race 2021

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park 375 South Shore Road, Bastrop, TX, United States

Come bike, paddle and run your way through the piney woods of central Texas at South Shore Park on Lake Bastrop. Race hosts will serve...

Race for St. Jude Children’s Hospital 2021

Murphy's MX 231 FM 86, Red Rock, TX, United States

Come race on these incredible dirt bike tracks or watch! These races, a day and night race, is for a great cause to help raise...

Bastrop’s 5th annual RUN, White & Blue 5k

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Come out for Bastrop’s 5th annual RUN, White & Blue 5k! This course is now a Certified 5K Course! Bring the family, this is an...

Big Chill Adventure Race 2022

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

The “Chill” is the race that started it all. This year The Big Chill Adventure Race is going back to the piney woods of Texas...