The Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena is located at 25 American Legion Drive in Bastrop and hosts the annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo. (Courtesy city of Bastrop)
With the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo approaching, city officials are seeking contractors to complete upgrades at Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena, including new seating and shade structures.
What’s happening
City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said during a May 26 council meeting that bids are out for concrete foundations at Mayfest Park, 25 American Legion Drive in Bastrop. She noted the foundations must be poured before the city can install new bleachers and shade covers.
Interested contractors can find bid information through CivCast, where the project is listed with a June 9 bid date.
The cost
Bastrop City Council also approved the first reading of a budget amendment that includes $477,110 for shade covers at Mayfest Park. Finance Director Judy Sandroussi said the funding would come from the city’s fiscal year 2025-26 bond series for the Old Iron Bridge and quality-of-life park projects.
The Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena is located at 25 American Legion Drive in Bastrop and hosts the annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo. (Courtesy city of Bastrop)
Why it matters
City officials previously said the updates will improve the overall visitor experience at local rodeos and other community events.
“Homecoming is coming quick,” Carrillo-Trevino said during the meeting.
A longstanding tradition, the Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo will happen July 28-Aug. 1 at Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena. (Courtesy Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo)
Events range from team roping and mutton bustin’ to 4D jackpot barrel racing, rodeo slack and more. Other activities include live music, vendors and a parade.
