Bastrop Current is coming soon! It will be your local guide to what’s actually worth doing in Bastrop County, fast, friendly, and zero fluff. Each week we round up the top events, live music, markets, and family wins, then package them with simple filters, map links, and one-line “why go” notes so you can make plans in minutes. This post explains exactly how we curate, how to add your event for free, and the easy ways businesses can get featured when they want extra visibility.
What you get
This Weekend & Tonight: fast picks with time, town, and a one-line “why go.”
Free & Easy / Family Picks: quick wins for budgets and kiddos.
New & Noted: openings, deals, events, short and helpful.
How to add your event (free)
Submit your details (title, date/time, town, link).
We sanity-check and tag it so readers can find it fast.
It appears in our Events list and may be considered for the Weekend email.
Want more visibility? (paid options)
Weekend Spotlight ($) — pinned in the weekend list + newsletter call-out.
Featured Listing ($) — badge + higher placement all month.
Founding Sponsor (limited) — logo placement + boosts through December.
Ask Bastrop (coming with the app)
A friendly chat that answers “What should we do?” using our local data, filters, and map links.
Our promise
No fluff, no spam—just a clean local guide that saves you time.