Events ranging from galas to guided camping and much more will be offered throughout the area in September. Click here to view this article as it appeared in the Bastrop-Cedar Creek August print edition.

    This list is not comprehensive.

    Bastrop Live!

    The month-long celebration of free live music will be available at venues throughout the city.Bird Junction sculpture unveiling

    The Bastrop Cultural Arts Commission will unveil its newest bird sculpture by artist Robin Luck. In honor of Bastrop's Texas-Certified Bird Community—which indicates Bastrop meets a set of standards that actively support bird conservation and habitat awareness—the commission is filling Chestnut Street leading to downtown Bastrop with a public-art initiative focused on large sculptures of local birds made by area artists.Big Pink Benefit


    Guests can partake in snacks, shopping and more to support Lone Star Circle of Care’s mission of providing free and low-cost mobile mammograms throughout Central Texas, including Bastrop.
    • Sept. 5, 4-7 p.m.
    • Admission prices vary
    • Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Ln., Austin
    • www.bigpinkbenefit.org
    Down Home Ranch Red Carpet Affair

    The nonprofit, which aims to empower the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will offer a red carpet-themed gala with dinner, live music, an auction and more.Texas Outdoor Family Night

    The workshop will explain how to camp and provide provisions such as tents, cots, lanterns and more. Guests should bring blankets, food and personal hygiene items. Pets are not permitted.
    • Sept. 6, 9 a.m. through Sept. 7, 11 a.m.
    • $75 (per group, up to 6 people)
    • Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Rd. 1A, Bastrop
    • www.tpwd.texas.gov
    Community Pet Clinic

    Officials of the nonprofit will offer free and low-cost services for dogs and cats. Appointments are required and can be made online ahead of the clinic.State of the City Dinner


    Hosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, city officials will present updates on Bastrop’s initiatives.
    • Sept. 8, 6-8:30 p.m.
    • $80 (admission)
    • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
    • www.bastropchamber.com
    Fiddler on the Roof

    Bastrop Opera House will offer the story of Tevye, a Jewish father in pre-revolutionary Russia, as he teaches his five daughters to balance tradition and family in a changing world.
    • Sept. 12-Oct. 5, Fridays and Saturdays (7:30 p.m.), Sundays (2:30 p.m.)
    • $30 (admission)
    • Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., Bastrop
    • www.bastropoperahouse.org
    Feed the Need Gala

    The formal fundraising event will offer dinner, live music and auctions. Speakers will discuss the impact of Feed the Need’s mission to feed locals physically and spiritually.
    • Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m.
    • $125 (admission), $800 (table of eight)
    • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
    • www.feedtheneed.org/gala
    Calvary Art Fest: At the intersection of art and soul

    The two-day family-friendly festival will feature painting, sketches, stitchwork and more from local artists. Live music and snacks will also be available.
    • Sept. 20, 4-8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Free
    • Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1028 Main St., Bastrop
    • www.cecbastrop.org/artfest
    Bastrop County Go-Texan Night at the Races


    The Bastrop County-themed night at Cotton Bowl Speedway will offer competitive dirt-track racing. Fans are encouraged to dress in western attire, such as cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles and more.
    • Sept. 13, 5 p.m. (grandstand), 7 p.m. (races)
    • $10 (kids ages 7-12, admission), $20 (adults, admission), $35 (pit passes), $100 (VIP)
    • Cotton Bowl Speedway, 1175 CR 202, Paige
    • www.cottonbowlspeedway.com
    Gala for Hope

    The evening will include dinner, an auction, speakers, live music and dancing. Proceeds will benefit the Rural Whole Health Coalition and Guardian programs, which focus their efforts on suicide prevention and mental health advocacy.
    • Sept. 27, 4-11 p.m.
    • $85 (admission)
    • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
    • www.galaforhope.com