Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo
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Please join us for tournaments, rodeos, dances, class reunions, a Grand Parade, food and much more.
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.
📦 WE’RE LOOKING FOR A STORAGE SPONSOR! 🤠
We’re looking for a local business willing to donate a storage unit for the year in exchange for a Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo sponsorship! ❤️
We previously had a storage unit donated to us where we could safely keep the signs, supplies, and other items we use year after year. Since the event is only once a year, having a dedicated place to store everything is a HUGE help!
In return, your business would receive yearly sponsorship recognition through our event promotions, social media, website, signage, and more.
🏠 Storage unit needed
🤝 Yearly sponsorship in exchange
❤️ Support your local community & Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo
Know a storage company or business owner who might be interested? Tag them below or send us a message!
Let’s make a deal! 🤠🎉
🤠❤️ THANK YOU! ❤️🤠
As the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Whether you attended the rodeo, parade, tournaments, live music, shopped Vendor Square, volunteered, or simply cheered on the contestants, thank you for being part of another incredible year!
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking:
⭐ Allen Stewart
⭐ Aqua Water
⭐ Armadillo Materials – Dennis Whited II
⭐ Bastrop Beer Co. (The Official Bar of Bastrop Homecoming)
⭐ Bastrop Stone
⭐ Bastrop County Cowboy Church
⭐ Black Chamber Group / Pacifico Energy
⭐ Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
⭐ Chris "Matt" Dillon – Dillon Law
⭐ Christian and Caitlyn Harman Memorial
⭐ Classic Bank
⭐ Danny's Wild Game Processing – Danny Price
⭐ First National Bank Bastrop
⭐ Frontier Bank – Wanda Rucker
⭐ George Reinemund Real Estate
⭐ Response Logistics
⭐ Roscoe Bank/Cornerstone Capital Bank
⭐ Sames Auto Group
⭐ Stephen Barnett – Barnett Electric
⭐ TexMix Concrete
⭐ The Hill RV Park – Deborah Jones
We also want to express our sincere appreciation to the City of Bastrop and Discover Bastrop for their continued partnership and support in helping make this event a success.
Finally, thank you to our amazing volunteers, committee members, contestants, vendors, entertainers, contractors, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. Your countless hours of hard work and dedication make this event possible year after year.
We are incredibly grateful for this community and for everyone who helps keep this longstanding tradition alive. We hope you made wonderful memories, and we look forward to seeing you at the 80th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo next year! 🤠🎉
08/02/2026
08/01/2026
Reminder if you plan to be in the parade, the route for line up has changed.
🚨 LONG POST ALERT... There’s A LOT Happening Today! 🤠🎉
Today is packed with fun as the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo continues! Whether you're here for the rodeo, shopping, food, live music, or family activities, there's something for everyone.
🎉 TODAY'S EVENTS
🎉 10:00 AM – Grand Parade
📍 Starts at Cedar & Hill Streets
🏅 11:30 AM – Bastrop High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction
📍 Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts
🎂 12:00 PM – 4-H Cake Auction
📍 American Legion
🃏 2:00 PM – Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Sign-Up
Tournament begins at 3:00 PM
$20 Buy-In
Prizes awarded through 14th Place
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR! 🚨
🐑 Mutton Bustin' Pre-Show Event
📍 Bastrop Rodeo Arena
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Pre-Show Begins: 6:45 PM
$30 Entry
Sign up at the Diamond Cross Rodeo Merchandise Booth
The first 10 riders advance to the Main Rodeo
Up to 50 riders can participate
Every participant receives a participation ribbon!
🤠 Diamond Cross Rodeo
📍 Bastrop Rodeo Arena
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Begins: 7:30 PM
$15 Admission (Includes Rodeo & Dance)
🍔 Beer and concession stands will be open inside the arena (wristband required).
🎶 Live Music – Lowland Revelry
📍 Showbarn
Gates Open: 8:30 PM
Music: 9:00 PM – Midnight
Admission included with your rodeo ticket.
🛍️ Don't forget to visit Vendor Alley!
Food trucks, delicious treats, unique gifts, handcrafted items, and local vendors will be on-site from 6:00 PM until close.
🎟️ REMINDERS
Weekend Passes: $30 (Available at Bastrop Beer Company)
Children 10 & Under: FREE
🚫 No outside alcohol permitted.
We can't wait to spend another incredible day celebrating with everyone. Thank you for being part of the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo! 🤠❤️
08/01/2026
💍🤠 A Bastrop Homecoming First! 🤠💍
One of our scholarship recipients and dedicated volunteers chose a place that's close to all of our hearts for one of the biggest days of his life.
Please join us in congratulating Dustin Hicks & Kayla Hodges on their marriage! ❤️
We're honored that they chose Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo as the setting for their wedding—our very first Homecoming wedding! What a special way to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter together.
And if that wasn't enough, after saying "I do," Dustin and Kayla came straight to the beer booth to volunteer! ❤️🤠 Their dedication and love for this community are truly inspiring, and we couldn't be more grateful to have them as part of the Bastrop Homecoming family.
Congratulations, Dustin and Kayla! We wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and wonderful memories together. Thank you for letting Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo be part of your special day—and for spending part of your wedding day giving back to our community.
💕 Congratulations to the happy couple!
FRIDAY, JULY 31
🤠 Diamond Cross Rodeo – Full Rodeo
📍 Bastrop Rodeo Arena
Gate Opens: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Begins: 7:30 PM
Admission: $15 (Includes Rodeo & Dance)
Rodeo Events:
Ba****ck Riding
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Breakaway Roping
Tie-Down Roping
Barrel Racing
Bull Riding
🐑 Mutton Bustin' & 🐄 Calf Scramble
Calf Scramble
FREE to enter
Unlimited number of kids
No sign-up required
Mutton Bustin'
$30 entry
First-come, first-served
Limited to 10 riders
Sign up at the Diamond Cross Rodeo Merchandise Booth inside the arena beginning at 6:00 PM
Additional riding opportunities available Saturday night
🎶 Live Music – People's Choice
📍 Showbarn
Gate Opens: 8:30 PM
Music: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Admission: $15 (Includes Rodeo & Dance)
🛍️ Don't Forget to Visit Vendor Square! 🌮🛒
While you're enjoying the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo, be sure to take a stroll through Vendor Square!
You'll find:
🍔 Delicious food and sweet treats
🎁 Unique gifts
🖐️ Handcrafted items from talented local vendors
🛍️ And so much more!
Every purchase helps support our amazing vendors, so stop by, shop local, grab a bite to eat, and discover something special while you're at the rodeo.
We can't wait to see you in Vendor Square! 🤠
Join us for an exciting evening of rodeo action, live music, great food, shopping, and family fun at the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo!
07/30/2026
🤠🐴 These two are ready for some rodeo action... are you? 🐴🤠
Slack kicks off tonight at 7:30 PM at the Bastrop Rodeo Arena @ Mayfest Park. 25 American Legion Drive
🎟️ Gates open at 6:00 PM
💲 Admission is $10 or $30 for a Weekend Pass
Come watch the "competition before the competition" as contestants battle for a chance to advance to the main rodeo performances.
🍺 Beer, concessions, food vendors, and merchandise will all be available.
We'll see you at the 79th Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo! 🤠
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Mayfest Hill/25 American Legion Drive
Bastrop, TX
78602
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