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.

Colorado River 100

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Calling all paddlers to the Colorado River 100, aka CR100, a 62-mile canoe/kayak race on the Colorado River, originating in Bastrop, Texas, and ending in...

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...

Bastrop Stampede 5K & Kids Mile 2023

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Kick-off the Fourth of July weekend by participating in the first annual Bastrop Stampede 5K! This family-friendly run event will take place in downtown Bastrop...

2023 Bastrop Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration Family Freedom Festival will be held at scenic Fisherman’s Park aka “the Boat Docks” along the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas. Immediately...

Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting Party 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive with the City of Bastrop's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in beautiful Fisherman's Park, along the River of Lights! Enjoy...

Bastrop River of Lights 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Take in the River of Lights, numerous lighted displays in a variety of seasonal themes lining Bastrop's scenic June Hill Pape River Walk in this...

Bastrop Patriotic Festival 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Enjoy a day full of family friendly, patriotic fun at the 30th annual Bastrop Patriotic Festival, held in Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas. The evening...

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...

RUN, White & Blue 5K and 1K Fun Run

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

1K Fun Run 8am RUN, White & Blue 5K 8:20am Join us for the 3rd Annual RUN, White and Blue 5K and Fun Run to kick off...

Lost Pines Christmas Snow Day

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

This year’s Lost Pines Christmas Snow Day brings the holiday season - and weather - to Downtown Bastrop! With snow slides and a play area,...

It’s a Wonderful Lost Pines Christmas Lighting Party

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Join us at dusk in Fisherman’s Park as Downtown Bastrop lights up the holiday season! Bring the kiddos to visit with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa...

El Camino Real de SUP

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

El Camino Real de SUP, Texas' original down-river race, is for beginners, elite paddlers and weekend warriors. The race extends six miles. Meet at Fisherman's...

$45 – $65

Bastrop Patriotic Festival

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Bastrop's Annual Patriotic Festival is filled with family-friendly fun! Situated in beautiful Fisherman's Park beside the Colorado River along the June Hill Pape Riverwalk. Attractions...