Various area health experts will converge at the Bastrop Convention Center to offer free workshops and health screenings to the public, while also providing family-friendly fun.

Two-minute impact

Becki Womble, president and CEO of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, said the Bastrop County Health Fair aims to familiarize the community with nearby health-related agencies, promote preventative health care, encourage exercise, and provide life-saving techniques and nutritional education.
The health fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center on Aug. 10. (Courtesy Bastrop County Chamber of Commerce)
The health fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center on Aug. 10. (Courtesy Bastrop Chamber of Commerce)
The details

The event runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with a range of workshops, demonstrations and more happening throughout the day.

According to the event website, nearly everything offered will be walk-up friendly; however, the following requires advanced registration:
Most everything offered throughout the free event will be walk-up friendly. (Courtesy Bastrop County Chamber of Commerce)
Most everything offered throughout the free event will be walk-up friendly. (Courtesy Bastrop Chamber of Commerce)
The KidZone area will offer the following:
  • 10:30 a.m., musical chairs, bowling
  • 11 a.m., mascot parade
  • 11:45 a.m., Bastrop Skate Palace demonstration
  • Noon, musical chairs, bowling, face painting
  • 1:30 p.m., Bastrop Skate Palace demonstration
  • 2 p.m., Pathways Gymnastics demonstration, face painting
Exhibitors at the Bastrop County Health Fair will teach attendees how to make exercise fun. (Courtesy Bastrop County Chamber of Commerce)
Exhibitors at the Bastrop County Health Fair will teach attendees how to make exercise fun. (Courtesy Bastrop Chamber of Commerce)
Notable quote


"This event is a great opportunity for residents to connect with local health agencies, learn about important health topics, and take steps towards a healthier lifestyle," Womble said.
First responders will also be available to discuss their roles in the community. (Courtesy Bastrop County Chamber of Commerce)
First responders will also be available to discuss their roles in the community. (Courtesy Bastrop Chamber of Commerce)