Downtown Bastrop

09/05/2026

Announcing the 2026 Salsa Tasting Contest Winners!

09/04/2026

Bastrop Cultural Arts Committee FAME Days have started! Plus learn how to participate in our Downtown Bastrop Lotería!

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 LAST CALL FOR VETERANS' BANNERS!

Today is the FINAL DAY to purchase a Veterans Banner and honor a special veteran or active-duty service member in your life!

These banners will be proudly displayed throughout Bastrop as a tribute to the men and women who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

Have someone you’ve been meaning to recognize? Don’t miss your chance, submissions close TODAY!

👉 Submit your banner here: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/1990/campaign/9846

Help us fill Bastrop with the faces of our heroes this Veterans Day!

The City of Bastrop, TX invites you to participate in Honor Our Hometown Heroes - Banner Program. Explore this Registration to engage and give back.

08/28/2026

🌶️🔥 LET THE RECIPES BEGIN! 🔥🌶️

We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the Salsa Showdown at F.A.M.E. Days! 🎉💃

We may have a scaled-down version this month, but we’re packing BIG flavor, fun activities, music, and ART throughout Downtown Bastrop! 🎨🎶🌮

📅 Friday, September 4
📍 Downtown Bastrop

🕕 6:00 PM — Art Activities & DJ Music Begin
🌶️ 7:00 PM — Salsa Judging
🗳️ 7:30 PM — People’s Choice Tasting & QR Code Voting
🏆 8:30 PM — Winners Announced LIVE on Facebook!

🏆 JUDGING PANEL WINNER
$50 H-E-B Gift Card + Trophy + Ultimate Bragging Rights!

❤️ PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER
$50 H-E-B Gift Card + Trophy + Ultimate Bragging Rights!

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your love of salsa! 🌶️🔥

Who will have the salsa that brings home the trophy? 🏆

It's not too late to sign up! Email: [email protected] to RSVP!

08/25/2026

There are just 6 days left to order your Hometown Hero gift banners! Yours to keep after November. With banners lining Main Street & Chestnut Street, from the week of October 12th through the end of November- Bastrop is going to look extra special!

Is you need assistance, please reach out to us. We are here to help!

The City of Bastrop, TX invites you to participate in Honor Our Hometown Heroes - Banner Program. Explore this Registration to engage and give back.

08/21/2026

🌶️ F.A.M.E. DAYS! SALSA SHOWDOWN — TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! 🌶️

📅 September 4th 6pm-9pm

We’re getting close, and it’s about to get SPICY! 🔥

This month-F.A.M.E. DAYS is scaled down but still packed with lots of fun! There will be NO street closure and NO market vendors, but we’ve got some awesome restaurants participating in the SALSA SHOWDOWN, great creative activities, and plenty of salsa to sample!

🍅 Calling all food businesses within the city limits!
It’s NOT too late to enter!

All you have to do is wave your hand and email me:
👉 “WE’RE IN!” ([email protected])

I’ll drop off a 32-ounce "numbered container" for you the week of to fill with your salsa entry. And to make it even easier, I’ll pick it up from you on the day of the event between 9 AM–3 PM!

And don’t worry if salsa isn’t something you normally serve. Maybe someone talented in your kitchen has a killer salsa recipe that could take home the win! 🏆🌶️

There are 2 prizes up for grabs, plus bragging rights AND a trophy! 🏆

We already have 10 entries and counting!

Don’t miss the fun, the ART activities, spotlight on our winner of the Community Cover Art Contest and of course…

People’s Choice Sample Time! 7:30-8:15😋

🔥 10 entries so far. Who’s next?
It’s about to get SPICY! 🌶️🔥

~Make n' Takes~
Succulent Bar
Talavera Stencil Art
Flores de Papel

All in front of our beautiful Museum & Visitor Center!

See you all there!

08/12/2026