Mardi Gras is coming to Bastrop County! 🎭💜💛💚 Join the fun Jan 30-31 with the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball, the Gumbo Cook-Off, & theBeads & Bling Crawl. A festive way to celebrate & #ExploreBastropCounty! 🔗: bit.ly/4swSzBJ

Bikes, gravel, & community vibes! 🚴‍♀️ The Zimmerhanzel Express returns Feb 1 in Smithville with racing & ride options, scenic routes, a finish-line party with music, BBQ, & drinks. 🔗 bit.ly/4qlF4ng 📸 ig: cantucyclingwheels + zimmerhanzelexpress #ExploreBastropCounty

Downtown Bastrop is full of hidden gems! 🤩 Stop by In the Sticks Eclectic Gifts for quirky finds & unique treasures. Support local & shop small! 💛 🔗: bit.ly/3L64jHe #ExploreBastropCounty

Not gatekeeping anymore! 🤫🥧 The pie at The Olde World Bakery & Café in Smithville is dangerously good. Come once & you’ll be back just for dessert. Local hotspot for a reason! 🔗: bit.ly/2DPneVc #ExploreBastropCounty

⚡ Ready to ride? Explore the Lost Pines Region in a UTV Tour at McKinney Roughs on Jan 25 @ 1:30PM w/ LCRA Parks! 🌲🚙💨 🔗: bit.ly/3YDauJz #ExploreBastropCounty

New in Bastrop County! 🌟 Swayze’s Burgers at Birdsong Bar & Patio in Smithville serves burgers, drinks, pool, arcade games, & laid-back vibes 🍔🍻 🔗: bit.ly/4sJ84qo #ExploreBastropCounty

Raise your hand if this is your Valentine’s Day vibe! 🙋💕 From lakeside glamping to cozy state park cabins, Bastrop County is made for unplugging, unwinding, & outdoor romance. 🌲✨ 📷 ig: faith.burnley 🔗: bit.ly/2CAuId6 #ExploreBastropCounty

New flavors alert! ☕✨ Smithville Coffee House is serving up Girl Scout cookie-inspired drinks and other tasty treats you’ll want to sip ASAP 🍪💕 🔗 bit.ly/2FJWlml #ExploreBastropCounty

Throwing it back to last year when Bastrop County became a winter wonderland. Proof that winter here is pure magic. 🤍 🔗: bit.ly/2CY36kY 📸 by Valerie Lancaster with Downtown Bastrop #ExploreBastropCounty

When it’s cold, you know the drill. 🫵 The heat is on at Bubby’s BBQ! 🔥🍖 Bastrop County comfort food at its finest. 🔗: bit.ly/3PZbbIV #ExploreBastropCounty

Galentine’s plans? Covered! 💕 Get tickets for Beautifully Wild’s floral workshop in Bastrop on Feb. 12 (6–7:30 PM) for flowers, friendship, & feel-good vibes. 🌸✨ 🔗 bit.ly/3qNWWZg #ExploreBastropCounty

Chilly outside, cozy inside. 🍻 Warm up at 602 Brewing Company in Bastrop County! Good brews, good vibes, no rush. 🔥 🔗: bit.ly/335i3Nr #ExploreBastropCounty

The sweetest Valentine’s gift smells like leather. ❤️🤠 Treat your cowboy or gal to fresh boots from Texas Boot Company this Valentine’s Day. A gift worth two-steppin’ for. #ExploreBastropCounty 🔗 bit.ly/34WQwvg #ExploreBastropCounty

Cheers to 5 years of The Painted Porch Book Shop! 📚💛 We’re proud to have this gem in Bastrop County. Here’s to supporting small, local, & stories that bring us together. 🫶 🔗: bit.ly/3DfCo1q #ExploreBastropCounty

February is for #LoveElgin! ❤️ BBQ, local shops, live music & Texas charm. Snap what you love & tag us on social! 📸✨ 🔗: bit.ly/3hK1M4A #ExploreBastropCounty #ExploreElginTX

🤠 The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering hits Bastrop Feb 18–21 with poetry, Western music & storytelling. Family-friendly fun celebrating the spirit of the West! 🌵✨ 🔗 More info at the link: bit.ly/3ZgQVHd #ExploreBastropCounty

Brighter days are ahead! 🌼 Spring brings blooming landscapes, charming downtowns, local eats, live music & easy Texas charm. Plan a spring getaway and see the magic unfold! ✨ 🔗: bit.ly/3KhBuVt #ExploreBastropCounty

No bull, this downtown Bastrop café is udderly good! 🐄✨ Caff Café is dishing up great coffee, tasty bites, & cozy vibes, with a recent feature on Fox 7 Austin’s Tierra’s Texas! 🔗: bit.ly/3pBLzIf #ExploreBastropCounty

Roses are red, but zip lines are thrilling! 💘 Level up Valentine’s Day with a heart-racing adventure at Zip Lost Pines. 🔗: bit.ly/2nKw4KA #ExploreBastropCounty

Valentine’s Weekend blooms! 💐💘 Beautifully Wild Flower Truck pops up at 714 Chestnut St on Feb 13 (10am-3pm) & Feb 14 (10am-5pm), or until sold out! 🔗: bit.ly/3qNWWZg #ExploreBastropCounty