Welcome to this week's Bastrop Current - Your Local Bastrop County Guide!

Spring Break may be wrapping up but Bastrop County isn't slowing down! We've got live music on Main Street, a rare BOGO Sunday at Sherwood Forest Faire, the final performance of Lost in Yonkers, a brand new community grand opening, and packed calendar all the way through Wednesday. Whether you're easing back into routine or squeezing out every last drop of the break - we've got your week covered!

If you haven't made it to 602 Brewing Co. on Main Street yet, consider this your official nudge. Housed in a building that dates back to 1890 - you can still see the original brick wall right inside the dining room - 602 is one of downtown Bastrop's most beloved gathering spots and a true community anchor.

It's a brewpub, restaurant, beer garden, and live music venue all in one. The kitchen leans into its New Orleans and Mississippi roots, turning out Cajun-Southern comfort food made with locally sourced meats, produce, and seafood - all prepared fresh when you order. Think farm-to-fork with a Low Country soul. The craft beer lineup is veteran-brewed, the cocktail menu is solid, and the outdoor beer garden lit up at night with live music on the small stage is one of the best spots in Bastrop to just exhale.

Their Facebook community gives them a 94% recommendation rate - and we give them 100%. 😊 Check their Facebook page for this week's music lineup before you go.

📍 919 Main Street, Bastrop 📞 (512) 321-3577 🕐 Tue-Wed 11 AM-9 PM | Thu 11 AM-11 PM | Fri-Sat 11 AM-midnight | Sun 3-9 PM | Mon closed 🔗 602brewing.com

Right in the heart of downtown Bastrop at 913 Main Street sits one of the sweetest little shops on the strip - Sage & Co., a family-owned and operated modern boutique that opened in 2022 and has been a quiet gem ever since.

Step inside and you'll find women's and children's fashion, home decor, jewelry, skincare, candles, handbags, Texas-inspired gifts, and more - all curated with care and restocked with new arrivals every single week. Whether you're shopping for yourself or hunting for the perfect gift, Sage & Co. has that warm, personal touch that big-box stores can't touch. The team takes pride in making every customer feel at home, and it shows.

Fun piece of local history: the building itself has been a Main Street staple since 1887, when it was built by the Prokop family as a boot and shoe shop. Today it's in great hands.

📍 913 Main Street, Bastrop 📞 (512) 304-8340 🕐 Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM | Sun 10 AM-3 PM 🔗 sageandco.org

🌲 Bastrop State Park Open daily | $5/adult day use | Kids 12 & under FREE Hike the trails, fish at Lake Mina (no license required), go birdwatching, or camp under the pines. 📍 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop 🔗 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop

🦁 Capital of Texas Zoo - Open Every Day of the Year Adults (12+) $10.50 | Children (2–11) $7.99 | Under 2 FREE Over 500 animals on 27 acres in Cedar Creek - including active conservation programs for 14 endangered species. 📍 Cedar Creek, TX 🔗 capitaloftexaszoo.org

🎨 Lost Pines Art Center - Free Admission Tue–Fri 9 AM–4 PM | Sat 11 AM–5 PM Rotating galleries, gift gallery, and an onsite winery. Admission is always free. 📍 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop 🔗 lostpinesartcenter.org

Annual Spring Book and Plant Sale this April 25, 2026 at the Bastrop Public Library.   This year, the sale to the general public is only ONE day! (If you are a Friends member, you are able to shop during our Members Only Hours on Friday, April 24, from 4-6 pm.) For more info on becoming a Friends member, please visit the website at https://www.friendsofbastroplibrary.org/  

Bastrop County is in a burn ban, and officials continue to monitor dry conditions and fire risk levels heading into late March. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on any burn ban changes and follow outdoor safety guidelines.🔗 Source:
https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/emergency.burn_ban

📰 Bastrop ISD Updates and Community Engagement Opportunities- Bastrop ISD continues to share updates on student programs, upcoming events, and community involvement opportunities for families as the school year heads into its final stretch. 🔗 Source: https://www.bisdtx.org

The City of Elgin, Texas continues to navigate rapid growth, with ongoing discussions around housing, infrastructure, and commercial development as more residents move into the area.

Residents can stay informed and participate through city council meetings and posted updates.

🔗 Source:
https://www.elgintx.com

The Bastrop Current is your weekly community guide for Bastrop County — covering Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin, McDade, and Paige. Know of an event or business we should spotlight? Reply to this email and let us know!

See y'all next Thursday.

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