Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

Please join us for the 65th Anniversary of Homecoming on August 2-4, 2012

Welcome to the Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo web site! Please join us for rodeos, dances, class reunions, a Grand Parade, food, a carnival and much more. We want to welcome you back to Bastrop for the weekend or to visit Bastrop for the first time.

Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo
PO Box 215
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Call the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at 512-303-0558 for more information.
or e-mail Homecoming.

Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo History

The name for Bastrop’s home-town celebration results from its beginnings. During World War II, business boomed in Bastrop as 90,000 military men were based at Camp Swift a few miles north of town. When the war ended and camp essentially closed, business lessened. As an attempt to give the city a boost, civic and business leaders created the first Homecoming Jubilee for area residents and to entice former residents, who spent time there during the war, to “come home” for the festivities. Past celebrations took place in various months, May-August, and some included such things as fishing class boat races from Montopolis Bridge in Austin to the boat docks at Fisherman’s Park, Beauty Pageants, arts and crafts shows, kiddie parades, pet parades, canoe races and dances at the American Legion Hall. This annual tradition has provided an enjoyable weekend for the citizens of Bastrop and the surrounding area while maintaining a positive impact on the community.

In 2012, Bastrop Homecoming will celebrate its 65th anniversary making it the longest running festival in Bastrop. The event is held every year during the 1st full weekend of August at Mayfest Hill Park. Festivities include three nights of live music, rodeo, a carnival, food and gift vendors, the Mike Mathison Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, the Fred Wright, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament, high school class reunions, the 4-H Cake Auction and exhibits. A Grand Parade is held on Saturday morning and immediately following the parade, a Sports Reunion is held at the Bastrop Convention Center, recognizing past and present athletes who have made an impact in our community. Homecoming will award seven $1000.00 scholarships to Bastrop High School (BHS) graduating seniors in 2012.