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.

*VIRTUAL* Smithville Eco/Photo Fest 2020

Smithville Texas

Beginning Oct. 10, Eco/Photo Fest will kick off a weeklong series of virtual conferences that focus on the connection between photographic instruction and relatable topics...

November Nature Class at the Colorado River Refuge 2021

Colorado River Refuge 281 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust's free Nature Classes are back at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop, Texas. This year PPLT is adding a program for...

SUP El Camino Real 2022 Race 2022

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

Texas' original down river Stand Up Paddleboard Race is still going strong on the Colorado River. Starting at Firsherman's Park and ending at the Colorado...