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.

72nd Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

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

The 2019 festivities include three nights of live entertainment, CPRA rodeo, a carnival, vendors, exhibits, the Mike Mathison Memorial Horseshoe/Washers Tournament, high school class reunions,...

TLPRC Mutton Busting and Bull Riding 2020

Julius Marek Arena 186 State Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Rodeo is back in town at the Texas Lost Pines Rodeo Club Arena in Elgin, Texas. Kids under 55 pounds may participate in the Mutton...

James Evans Benefit Team Roping

Texas Lost Pines Riding Club 186 Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Enjoy the skill and precision of these hard-working cowboys and their highly trained horses during this team roping benefit in Elgin, Texas. Admission is free...

James Evans Memorial 4D Open Barrel Race

Julius Marek Arena 186 State Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Watch this traditional barrel racing rodeo sport on March 9, 2021 at the TLPRC Arena in Elgin, Texas. Free admission to public to see these...

2nd annual Bull Riding & Mutton Busting

Julius Marek Arena 186 State Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Gates open at 6 p.m. for this family-fun evening of Texas' great rodeo tradition at the Texas Lost Pines Riding Club Arena near Elgin, Texas...

Bike Rodeo 2022

Elgin Memorial Park Elgin, TX, United States

Elgin Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Cub Scout Pack 471 invite you to a BIKE RODEO in Elgin, Texas. Participants aged 11 years and...

Lost Pines BBQ Showdown 2022

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

This IBCA International Bar-B-Que Cookers Association sanctioned event is held in Smithville, Texas as a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Bastrop County. Think all...

McDade Watermelon Festival 2022

McDade Watermelon Festival grounds 143 Bastrop Street, McDade, TX, United States

The McDade Texas Watermelon Festival is the 2nd Saturday of July on the festival grounds and will host an old-fashioned watermelon weigh-in (downtown), car show,...

75th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

In Bastrop County, we always have something to celebrate and this year, we are celebrating the 75th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo from August 3rd...

Event Series 2022 Playday Series

2022 Playday Series

Julius Marek Arena 186 State Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

Playdays are where kids and adults alike come out to ride their horses and perform on different events at the Texas Lost Pines Riding Club...

76th Annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo 2023

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

Head on down to the rodeo area for the 76th annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo for a five day celebration in Bastrop, Texas. With a...

Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo 2024

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

Enjoy five nights of CRPA rodeo in Bastrop, Texas, and a Grand Parade along Main Street that's sure to delight the entire family. The event...