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Embark on an adventure along Highway 290 and discover hidden gems along the way. There is more than Record the answer in your Passport to win a prize.
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As you drive along Highway 290 between Austin and Houston, take a few time outs to enjoy the scenery! Each of the 8 stops along the highway will reveal to you something special about that community. Of course, you're always welcome to return to enjoy the area more - there are numerous things to do in each charming place.

21/10/2024

Heroes & Hot Rods Veteran's Day Cruise-In & Car Show on Nov 8-9 in Bastrop
Watch 400 classic cars roll into historic downtown Friday afternoon, with a full Saturday of up-close inspection. Saturday also includes a tribute to veterans at the Courthouse gazebo.
https://explorebastropcounty.com/calendar-event/heroes-hot-rods-veterans-day-weekend-car-show-2024/

20/10/2024

Hogeye Festival, Parade & Art Show on October 24-26 in Elgin!
Join in the festivities for the carnival, live music on three stages, parade, barbecue pork cook-off, Pearls Before Swine Art Show, car show, and much, much more in historic Elgin, Texas. "Hot guts and warm hearts!
https://explorebastropcounty.com/calendar-event/37th-annual-hogeye-festival/

19/10/2024

Cars and Coffee Giddings was an amazing event today in downtown Giddings! We are so thankful to everyone who came out and brought their cool car. Looking forward to the next one in October 2025.

15/10/2024

Smithville Wingfest on October 19
Enjoy an entire day of family-friendly, feathered-fun awaits at Smithville, Texas’ favorite Poultry-Party returns with cooking contests, chicken sh*t bingo, live music, cold drinks and the latest Poultry Pageant where you’ll see the finest feathered fowl.
https://explorebastropcounty.com/calendar-event/smithville-wingfest-2024/

08/10/2024

Lots of great shopping, eating, drinking, live music and more coming up in October for Fall Antiques in and around the town of Burton, located halfway between Austin and Houston. Explore antiques @ the pavilions with antiques, hand-crafted items, food and more at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum from October 11-19 9am to 5pm.

Also, join us around Burton for “Wine & Wander” on Thursday, October 17, 5-9pm. Start at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum for food, wine, DJ tunes AND shopping of course! The fun continues at Bluebonnet Leather Shop, Burton Short Stop Icehouse, Flown the Coop, Junk in Yer Trunk, Neon Moon Coffee, and the White Horse Tavern. Catch a ride around town with Half A*z Wagon Company. For more event details and a map visit TexasCottonGinMuseum.org and www.BurtonTexas.Org.

07/10/2024

Scream Hollow's Wicked Halloween Season 2024
Smithville, Texas
Known for its high-quality haunted house/trailt in the woods, Scream Hollow has four themed haunted trails and a Haunted Hayride. While there, visit the Texas Halloween History Museum for disturbing displays and Halloween culture. Come prepared to be scared!
https://explorebastropcounty.com/series/scream-hollow-wicked-halloween-park-2024/

04/10/2024

Help Cars & Coffee Giddings win the People Choice award from Texas Downtown!
CLICK ON THE PICTURE (Link) BELOW to go to the Texas Downtown site and vote for Cars & Coffee by "liking" or "loving" this picture.
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Cars & Coffee Giddings is happening on October 19 from 10am-2pm in Downtown Giddings. It's an open gathering of automobile enthusiasts who love to show off and talk about cars. Please come participate! The event is free and open to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=918774986951966&set=a.538648121631323

04/10/2024

26/09/2024

Meet great Texas authors at the Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival at the Giddings Public Library. Festival runs Friday Sep 27 from 9am-5pm and Saturday Sep 28 from 9am-2pm. Talk to the authors, hear them read from their books and buy autographed copies.

26/09/2024

See the city of Giddings featured on Expedition Texas this Saturday, September 28 on Austin CW at noon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1VmOZJ9Ts

06/09/2024

Make plans to come to Giddings on Saturday October 19 and bring your awesome car! Hang out with fellow car enthusiasts and show off your cool ride. Located in the heart of downtown Giddings from 10am-2pm.

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