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🍀 The Question Everyone's Asking: Where to Get Corned Beef & Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day
The "Living in Bastrop County" Facebook group was buzzing this week when someone asked the question on many people’s minds - where can you get corned beef and cabbage locally for St. Patrick's Day? The community came through with some great answers, and we're rounding them up here so you don't have to scroll.
602 Brewing Co. on Main Street was one of the first to reply — simply "We are!" Their annual corned beef special is a crowd favorite, with one regular calling it "so delish" and saying she looks forward to it every year. 919 Main St | 602brewing.com
Gracie's (The Grace Miller) also got a shout-out from the community, with a mouthwatering photo of their corned beef plate — red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage — making the rounds in the comments. 706 Pine St | (512) 332-2991
Leo's Italian Grill in Cedar Creek is doing something a little extra special this year: house-brined corned beef cooked sous vide, served with colcannon and homemade Irish soda bread. That's a St. Patrick's Day plate worth the drive. Leo's Italian Grill, Cedar Creek
Old Town Restaurant and Bar was also recommended in the thread as a local option worth checking out.
Copper Shot Distillery is celebrating all day — they're dressed in green and open for St. Patrick's Day from 11 AM–9 PM at 809 Main Street. Stop in for a festive cocktail after your corned beef.
Call ahead to confirm specials and hours - these are community-sourced tips and menus can change.
🌳 Still Happening: City of Bastrop Spring Break Programs | FREE
Two more days of free drop-in programs from City of Bastrop Parks & Rec:
Tuesday, March 17 | Shamrock Slime Make St. Patrick's Day slime at the Bastrop Recreation Center | 1–3 PM | FREE
Wednesday, March 18 | Seeds & Sunshine Paint pots and plant flowers to take home | Bob Bryant Park, 600 Charles Blvd | 1–3 PM | FREE
Thursday, March 19 | Scribble & Sketch Rock painting and sidewalk art | Fisherman's Park | 1–3 PM | FREE
All week through Friday — Where's Lolly? Solve daily riddles posted on City of Bastrop Parks & Rec social media to find Lolly the Loblolly Pine Tree hiding in city parks. Follow @CityofBastropTX Parks on Facebook or Instagram for daily clues.
🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire is Open THIS FRIDAY | McDade
Here's something most people don't know: Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade is weekends only all spring — except for this Friday, March 20, the only weekday date of the entire 2026 season, added just for spring break.
If you've been meaning to take the family, Friday is your window before the weekend crowds arrive.
Jousting, falconry, 150+ live shows daily, 170+ artisans, food stalls, and a full kids' area with pony rides and puppet shows. Costumes encouraged!
Friday, March 20 | 10 AM–dusk 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX Tickets: Adults $28–$34 | Youth (6–12) $16.80–$20 | Under 5 FREE sherwoodforestfaire.com
🌲 Bastrop & Buescher State Parks | Remaining Spring Break Programs
Tuesday, March 17
Fire Through Our Forest Guided Hike | Bastrop State Park | 10 AM | Meet at the Playground
Fish Printing - Art in the Park | Buescher State Park | 2 PM | Meet near the concrete tower fishing area
Wednesday, March 18
Building Blocks of the CCC | Bastrop State Park | 10 AM | CCC Group Picnic Shelter, Copperas Creek Camp Loop
B.A.R.K. Ranger Guided Hike | Buescher State Park | 2 PM | Scenic Overlook | 1 mile
Thursday, March 19
Spring Surprise Discovery Walk | Bastrop State Park | 9 AM | Meet at the Interpretive Center | 1 mile
Park admission required. Check Bastrop State Park on Facebook for details and registration.
🎬 New This Friday at Film Alley Bastrop
Project Hail Mary — based on the bestselling Andy Weir novel — opens Friday, March 20, and is available in the ST-Immersive format. Currently also showing: Hoppers, Scream 7, The Bride, I Can Only Imagine 2, Reminders of Him, and more.
Live stand-up comedy every Saturday at 8 PM (17+, 2-item minimum).
🎵 Friday Night Live Music | Copper Shot Distillery
Austin guitarist David Spann — who has toured internationally as a product specialist for Marshall and Vox amplifiers — brings his acclaimed blues-rock sound to the Main Street patio Friday night.
Friday, March 20 | 6:30–9:30 PM | 809 Main St, Bastrop No cover | Dog-friendly patio
🥘 Friday Evening in Elgin | Community Potluck
Elgin Parks & Rec is wrapping up spring break with their first-ever community potluck. Bring a dish to share, pull up a chair, and meet your neighbors.
Friday, March 20 | 6–9 PM | Veterans Memorial Park, Elgin FREE | All ages | BYOC (cutlery + chair or blanket) Pre-register via the City of Elgin Parks & Rec Facebook page
📅 On the Horizon
Sat–Sun, March 21–22 | Kickin Dips & Salsa at the Main Street Spring Market | Bastrop | Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 11 AM–4 PM | Pre-order at KickinDipsAndSalsa.com — they sell out!
Through Sunday, March 22 | "Lost in Yonkers" at the Bastrop Opera House | Final weekend | bastropoperahouse.org
March 26 — Deadline to Register | Spring Paint Night at Rising Sun Vineyard (April 17) | $50+tax | 979-540-0664
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