From attending a trail run at Bastrop State Park to celebrating Mardi Gras, Bastrop residents can fill their January calendar with variety. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Residents can enjoy a night of dancing at the annual banquet where attendees will participate in a silent auction, savor dinner, witness a sing off and play a card game. Disco attire is encouraged but business wear is acceptable.Author Event: Dr. Clementine Msengi

Sponsored by the Bastrop County African American Cultural Center & Freedom Colonies Museum and Friends of Bastrop Library, the author will speak about her memoir, “Spared.” The memoir tells her story in escaping genocide in Rwanda and finding a home in America.Mardi Gras Celebration

Attendees can enjoy live music and food while a queen and king are announced at the event. The pair of royalty is nominated by members of the Bastrop Community Senior Center.'Shakespeare in Love'


Directed by Gretchen Westbrook, the play based on the award-winning movie displays William Shakespeare’s creative process and imagination as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
  • Jan. 24-Feb. 2, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.
  • $25
  • Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., Bastrop
  • www.bastropoperahouse.org
Bastrop Empty Bowl

The 20th annual event will help raise funds for food support in the community. Attendees will sample soups, stews and chilies, and will take home a ceramic soup bowl, decorated by Bastrop ISD students and community members.Cowboy Yeti Trail Run

The race will feature a 7K, 20K, 40K, 60K and 100K. Runners will receive a Cowboy Yeti longsleeve and finisher medal in addition to a handful of race awards.2025 Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza

The sixth annual event will give brides-to-be a variety of vendors to check out, including florists, photographers, caterers and dress designers. Attendees can simply get inspiration from vendors or take advantage of the special discounts available at the event.Bastrop Mardi Gras


Bastrop residents can embrace the fun of Mardi Gras with a ball featuring musical performances, Cajun-flavored appetizers and a cash bar. Individuals are welcome to extend the fun with a parade and gumbo cook off, and kids have a variety of activities to participate in including a chicken chase, a music instrument petting zoo and a cajun music history concert.
  • Jan. 31, 7-11 p.m.; Feb. 1, 10 a.m.
  • $75 (ball admission); free (parade)
  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop; Downtown Bastrop
  • www.bastroptxmardigras.com/parade