Over the last few years, Texas has certainly gotten used to colder winters, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t anxious to get back to sunnier skies. Luckily, it’s officially spring, and Bastrop is defrosting all across the board. It’s the perfect time of year to visit Texas’s most charming small town…
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Few events bring out the kids in all of us quite like a total solar eclipse. Well, get ready, Texas and the world, because the super science show is coming to North Texas on April 8, and Bastrop will be front and center for this exciting display. Make the celestial event an even more memorable one…
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You don’t have to wait until Fat Tuesday to enjoy the music, dancing, food and festivities of Mardi Gras! From Feb 1-3, the city of Bastrop is holding a variety of fun and exciting events during its inaugural celebration of the cultural traditions of Louisiana. “Bastrop TX Mardi Gras” will honor the…
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Bastrop is a wonderful place to live or visit year-round, but a Lost Pines Christmas is truly a unique and magical time. Christmas light displays, festive events, fun parades and homes decked out in their holiday best make for a memorable time for all ages. Here are a few tips on what’s going on in…
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Everything’s bigger and better in Texas and the music here is no exception. This September, the Bastrop Music Festival is back. September 21-24, over 40 different performers will take the stage in the heart of Downtown Bastrop, nestled right against the lower Colorado River. Across all four days…
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The 76th Annual Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo Looking for excitement this summer? Look no further than right here in Bastrop! Running August 1-5th, 2023 is the 76th Annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo, a five-day event filled with classic rodeo events, local libations, vendors, live music and more…
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We’re pumped for pumpkins, y’all. The color, the spice, the photo potential … yep, Bastrop, TX is all in for all of it. As National Pumpkin Day on October 26, 2022, draws near, set your getaway plans to attend two of the best fall festivals in Central Texas. Head this way for pumpkin patches, hay…
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Proud of our heritage, we always make sure we do Memorial Day right in Bastrop. Come launch your summer playing at Lake Bastrop or the Colorado River, camp among the legendary Loblolly Pines in our state parks or catch live music and great home cooking in Downtown Bastrop. You won’t want to miss out…
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Our small town has always offered a big welcome. It’s one of the things that makes Bastrop so much fun to visit. That along with our wealth of natural beauty, diverse places to stay and great food to eat is why we’ve had so many new friends visit over the last couple of years. In light of all this…
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Gather round for good times in Bastrop. With a state park and an abundance of parks, small-town charm and welcoming folks, there are several unique and amazing spots for your next event. Imagine a restful retreat nestled in our famous Lobolly Pines, a secluded mansion with screen-worthy charm that’s…
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