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.

16th annual Countywide Bastrop Empty Bowl Project

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

The 16th annual “battle of the ladles”—and perhaps the best soup, stew, and chili you’ve ever sipped—is on in Bastrop, Texas. The heat is definitely...

2021 Sip & Shop Smithville Texas

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Purchase your tickets for the 2021 Sip & Shop Smithville to be held in Downtown Smithville, Texas on Dec. 11, 2021. Many of the downtown...

Rosanky ChiliFest 2022

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

Rosanky Chilifest in Central Texas is an day of chili, ribs and cooks choice competition with chili sampling, judging opportunities, BBQ, refreshments, live music, boutique...