Events Schedule

Important Information:

  • Weekend passes are $30 and available for purchase in June at Bastrop Beer Co.
  • Weekend passes include gate entry into the Rodeo on Thursday, and gate entry into the Rodeo and Dance Friday and Saturday
  • Rodeo gates open at 6:00pm daily; Dance gates open at 8:30pm daily
  • Tuesday and Wednesday Rodeo gate entry is free of charge
  • Thursday gate entry fee to the Rodeo is $10
  • Friday and Saturday entry fee to Rodeo and Dance is $15 each night
  • Mutton Bustin details can be found on Friday and Saturday daily schedule (scroll down)
  • Box seats inside the rodeo arena are reserved for Sponsors of Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo – do not sit in them if they aren’t yours
  • Beer & Concession Food are available at the Rodeo arena Tuesday-Saturday (wristband required)
  • Food and Merchandise vendors are onsite Thursday-Saturday from 6:00pm to close
  • **Children 10 and under are free of charge

Daily Schedule:

TUESDAY, July 28

  • 7:30pm Bastrop County Team Roping at the Rodeo Arena
    • Gate entry is free to the public
    • Open to Bastrop & surrounding counties
    • Books open 6:00pm, close 7:00pm. Rope 7:30pm.
    • #11.5 handicap (One sec down)/Enter 1 draw 2 for $150.
    • Buckles to 1st in the average. For more information, contact Alan Long 512-988-1752.
    • Beer and concession stands will be open!

WEDNESDAY, July 29

  • 5:30pm Mike Mathison Memorial Horseshoe and Washer Tournament at the American Legion
    • Sign ups begin at 5:30pm in the back room of the American Legion
    • Entry $20 per event; start time is 6:00pm
    • Beer and concession available – help support our local American Legion Post!
  • 7:30pm 4D Jackpot Barrel Racing at Rodeo Arena
    • For more information: TEXT ONLY 737-200-9563
    • Walk-Ups welcome.
    • 80% payout. $45 entry fee. $5 office fee per horse. $5 exhibitions.
    • Exhibition 5pm-7pm
    • Racing starts at 7:30pm
    • Beer and concession stands will be open!

THURSDAY, JULY 30

  • 6:00pm David A. Moore II Memorial Cornhole Tournament at the Showbarn
    • Sign-up via Scoreholio 6:00pm; $20 entry fee
    • Tournament start time is 7:00pm
    • Players change partners for every round of a round robin; scores tracked individually to rank players.
    • Beer available for sale in Showbarn area!
  • 7:30pm Diamond Cross Rodeo – Slack at Rodeo Arena – Rodeo Details
    • Gate opens at 6:00pm; gate entry is $10
    • “Competition before the competition” – top times move to main event
    • Timed events: barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, break away roping and tie-down roping
    • Beer and concession stands inside arena will be open – wristbands required
  • Food and Merchandise vendors are onsite Thursday-Saturday from 6:00pm to close

FRIDAY, JULY 31

  • 7:30pm Diamond Cross Rodeo – Full Rodeo at the Rodeo Arena – Rodeo Details
    • Gate opens at 6:00pm; $15 gate entry includes Rodeo and Dance
    • Timed events include: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, break away roping and tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding
    • Mutton Bustin’ and Calf Scramble – prizes awarded to 1st place only
      • Calf Scramble – $0 to enter – unlimited number of kids – no sign up required
      • Mutton Bustin – $30 first come basis – 10 riders only – sign up at Diamond Cross Rodeo merchandise booth inside arena at 6:00pm – more availability Saturday night
    • Beer and concession stands inside arena will be open – wristbands required
  • 9:00pm Live Music – People’s Choice at the Showbarn
    • Gate opens at 8:30pm; $15 gate entry includes Rodeo and Dance
    • Live music goes from 9:00pm – 12:00am
    • Beer available for sale in Showbarn area!
  • Food and Merchandise vendors are onsite Thursday-Saturday from 6:00pm to close

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

  • 10:00am Grand Parade at Cedar and Hill Streets
    • Start lining up as early as 8:00am; registration at the corner of Cedar and Hill
    • Judging takes place from 8:30am-9:30am and will start at the beginning of the parade line
    • Awards will be handed out by judges prior to parade start
    • Registration forms will not be accepted after 9:30am
    • Parade route runs downCedar Street heading west to Main Street. Turn left on Main and proceed all the way down Main – parade ends at Wells Fargo. Austin street can be taken to get back to Erhard
  • 11:30am BHS Hall of Fame Induction at the PAC Center
    • Saturday, August 1st, at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop 
    • The Bastrop High School Sports Hall of Fame honors former standout athletes, coaches, and contributors who made significant impacts on the Bastrop Bears’ athletic traditions
  • 12:00pm 4-H Cake Auction at the American Legion
    • This annual fundraiser supports 4-H programs, including awards and projects
    • It features various decorated cakes and is a major, high-value community event
  • 2:00pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at the American Legion.
    • Sign-up 2:00pm, $20 buy in; buy backs may be available
    • Tournament begins at 3:00pm – prizes to be awarded to 1st-10th place
  • 6:45pm Mutton Bustin’ Pre Show Event – NEW!
    • Gate opens at 6:00pm; $15 gate entry includes Rodeo and Dance
    • $30 first come basis – sign up at Diamond Cross Rodeo merchandise booth inside arena at 6:00pm – first 10 riders go to main event
    • Max of 50 riders can participate in the pre show event – participation ribbons will be awarded
  • 7:30pm Diamond Cross Rodeo – Full Rodeo at the Rodeo Arena – Rodeo Details
    • Gate opens at 6:00pm; $15 gate entry includes Rodeo and Dance
    • Timed events include: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, break away roping and tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding
    • Mutton Bustin’ and Calf Scramble – prizes awarded to 1st place only
      • Calf Scramble – $0 to enter – unlimited number of kids – no sign up required
      • Mutton Bustin – $30 first come basis – 10 riders only – sign up at Diamond Cross Rodeo merchandise booth inside arena at 6:00pm
    • Beer and concession stands inside arena will be open – wristbands required
  • 9:00pm Live Music – Lowland Revelry at the Showbarn
    • Gate opens at 8:30pm; $15 gate entry includes Rodeo and Dance
    • Live music goes from 9:00pm – 12:00am
    • Beer available for sale in Showbarn area!
  • Food and Merchandise vendors are onsite Thursday-Saturday from 6:00pm to close