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BASTROP GUIDE EVENTS CALENDAR

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30
November2023
Elgin Farmers’ MarketElgin Farmers’ Market is a year-round market. Weekly every Thursday in downtown Elgin, TX.
Vendors either grow or make all the products they sell. Meet your local growers!
4pm to 7pmVeterans' Memorial Park
109 Depot St., Elgin TX
30
November2023
HOLIDAY STYLE SHOW by GOLDEN GIRL'S BOUTIQUEJoin the fun and don't miss the 2023 Holiday Style Show by Golden Girl's Boutique. Bastrop Guide with be hosting the event "LIVE" on Instagram. Join the event in person or online on Instagram. Don't miss their Special Guest and all the new styles for this holiday season!
The event will be hosted at The Front Room Wine Bar next door to Golden Girls Boutique.
6PM - 7PM116 Main Street
Smithville, TX
Friday's
Every Month2023
SMITHVILLE REC. CENTER - FREE PICKLE BALL FRIDAYSPickle ball is available during the week $2/person or NO CHARGE on FRIDAYS with your PARD Membership.

30 minute 1/2 court usage if others are waiting.
Equipment available at no cost.

512-237-3282 ext. 7
10AM - 12PMSmithville Recreation Center
106 Royston St.
Smithville, TX
1
December2023
FREE CLOTHES SWAP by COMMON THREAD SMITHVILLEFree to all, this event is a bring what you can, take what you want. Clothes available in all sizes including; Women, Men and Children. You also don't need to bring stuff to get stuff.
Flyer with dates is also shown below.

Next Dates: Saturday 11/25: 2-7PM, Friday 12/1: 6-9PM, Saturday 12/2: 2-7PM, Saturday 12/9: 2-7PM, Friday 12/15: 6-9PM
VARIES212 Main Street
Smithville, TX
2
December2023
BASTROP 1832 FARMER'S MARKETLocated at 1302 Chestnut Street and the railroad tracks in downtown Bastrop, Texas inside our covered barn. Just across the street from the City Hall and next to the Convention Center.
Saturdays (year round): 10:00AM - 2:00PM
10AM - 2PM1302 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX
2
December2023
LA GRANGE FARMER'S MARKET
The La Grange Farmers Market is a true representation of Central Texas’ artisan and food community. 
This vibrant atmosphere highlights the area’s local agricultural community’s unique bounty.
They offer a diverse selection of eggs, produce, baked goods, and handmade items.
Saturdays (year round): 8:00AM - 12:00PM
8AM - 12PM151 N Washington Street, Fayette County Courthouse Square
La Grange,TX


3
December2023
SMITHVILLE FARMER'S MARKETLocated downtown Main Street in Smithville, TX. Head over to the Gazebo at the end of Main Street every Sunday from 11AM - 2PM. New Farmer's Market in Smithville, make sure to go out and support your local farmers and vendors.
Sundays (year round): 10:00AM - 1:00PM
10AM - 1PMDowntown at Gazebo
Smithville, TX
2
December2023
32nd Annual Festival of Lights in Smithville, TXJoin all the festivities happening downtown in Smithville, TX during the 32nd Annual Festival of Lights. The 2023 parade theme is "A Christmas Carol", named after Charles Dickens 1843 novella of the same title. 
 The parade route is along 1st Street and turning onto Main Street. Ending at 6th and Main. The parade will begin at 7PM.
7PMMain Street in Smithville, TX
2-3rd
December2023
The Holiday Market 6th Annual at Community GardensThis is the 6th Annual Holiday Market held at the Community Gardens in Bastrop, the market is two days, go out and help support local vendors and makers and visit with Santa!
December 2nd: 10AM - 4PM
December 3rd: 11AM - 4PM
10AM-4PM & 11AM - 4PM1067 Hwy 71W
Bastrop, TX
9
December2023
WINCHESTER FARMER'S MARKET 2nd Saturday
Winchester Farmer's Market takes place 2nd Saturday of every month. Go out and help support your local farmers and vendors. 
Find fresh produce, organic products, wagyu beef, herbs, handmade products, jewelry, local honey, food and more!
Saturdays (2nd Saturdays of each month) 8:30AM - 12PM
8:30AM - 12PM108 Memorial Hall Street
Winchester, TX
15-16
December2023
Dickens on Main Street in Smithville, TXOnly days until Dickens on Main transforms Smithville into a holiday wonderland!
Music, costumes, shopping, ice skating and so much more.
Friday 5-10 pm & Saturday 10-10 pm
Friday 5-10 pm &
Saturday 10-10 pmDowntown Main Street
Smithville, TX
17
December2023
BASTROP COFFEE CRUISE-INDon't miss the Bastrop Coffee Cruise-in at The Coffee Dog Roastery in Bastrop, TX. Free to attend.
1PM - 4PM49 TX-150 Loop W
Bastrop, TX

PERSONAL TRAINER

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Tiny Home Living in Bastrop Texas

Tiny Home Living in Bastrop, Texas at Lost Acres Tiny Home Community. It was a pleasure meeting Bartosz and Agnieszka Szatkowski owners of Lost Acres Tiny Home Community located in Bastrop, Texas, just off State Highway 21.  Read the complete blog and watch the full interview below.

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OCAMPOS WESTERN WEAR

Welcome to O Campos Western Wear, where quality meets style in the world of western fashion. Our store is located inside The East 40. Discover a wide range of leather boots, belts, hats and much more for both Adults and Children. 

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NEW PAGE! CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES PAGE

Check out our new page, "Community Resources"! We are dedicated to providing valuable information to both our community members and tourists alike. We believe that having access to useful resources can greatly benefit everyone, especially in times of need.

Whether you are looking for emergency shelters, food banks, legal aid clinics, job training programs, mental health services, or any other type of support, you can count on our "Community Resources" page to provide you with the necessary information.

This page will continue to grow, If you have any information to resources that you would like to share, please feel free to email them to [email protected]

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PROTECTING YOUR HOME DURING WILD FIRES

We will be posting the Live Video of this presentation here on our site soon. Please check back.

Join Glen Gillman, Wildfire Mitigation Officer for the Travis County Fire Marshal's Office to learn more about the latest research into how wildfires spread into communities and the
steps residents can take to prevent wildland urban interface disasters.

Bastrop Guide will be live on instagram for those who would like to watch online.

Smithville Public Library • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 5:30PM. Streamed live by the Smithville Public Library and Live on Instagram by Bastrop Guide.

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POWDER KEG PINE FIRE

Breaking News: Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management responded to a fire in the area of State Highway 71W and Harmon Road around 1:35 PM ...

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JANE DOE 1979 HOMICIDE IDENTIFIED

Identification of Jane Doe: The Journey to Uncover the Truth. On June 21, 1979, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office responded to a deceased female subject located ...

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TEXAS FISH CONSUMPTION: Bans and Advisories 2023

Officials are warning that the public not consume fish from many Texas Lakes, Rivers and Creeks. The chemicals of concern include; mercury ...

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