# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ¡Viva Bastrop!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ¡Viva Bastrop!: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Hosted by Discover Bastrop & First National Bank

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 North Main Street & Spring Street | Downtown Bastrop, Texas

Celebrate the inaugural ¡Viva Bastrop! Hispanic Heritage Festival, an evening filled with the music, dance, flavors, and traditions that honor Hispanic Heritage Month in the heart of Historic Downtown Bastrop.

Hosted by Discover Bastrop and First National Bank, this free celebration brings together live entertainment, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, family activities, and interactive experiences for an unforgettable night.

Entertainment Schedule:

6:00 PM: Mariachi Performance & National Anthem

6:15 PM:  Ballet Folklórico Performance featuring Cedar Creek High School dancers with Mariachi 

6:30 PM: Mariachi strolling through Downtown

6:00–7:00 PM:
  -Best Grito Contest (Yelling Contest)
  -Chancla Throwing Challenge

7:15–8:45 PM: Tributo a Selena featuring a live Selena tribute band

8:45 PM:  Heritage March led by beautifully dressed quinceañeras, followed by the 512 Cadets, Ballet Folklórico dancers, and country flags representing Hispanic cultures from across Latin America.

9:00–10:00 PM: Street Dance Celebration featuring:
  -512 Cadets
  -Huapango dancers
  -Payaso de Rodeo dance
  -And more!

6:00–10:00 PM: Kids Zone (located on Spring Street)
  -Bounce Houses
  -Face Painting
  -Piñatas
  -Rock Climbing Wall
  -Photo Opportunities
  -Character Meet & Greets
  -Bastrop Cultural Arts Booth
  -First National Bank Booth

Mercado Hispano (Hispanic Marketplace) featuring 15 local vendors offering authentic food, handmade crafts, artisan goods, and unique finds.

Play Lotería Around Downtown: Beginning during F.A.M.E. Days on September 4 and continuing through September 18, visit participating downtown businesses to play Lotería (Mexican Bingo).

Complete your card and stop by the Discover Bastrop booth next to the Main Stage during ¡Viva Bastrop! to claim your exclusive event prize!

Plus, enter for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind ¡Viva Bastrop! soccer jersey, created exclusively for this inaugural festival.

Wear your country's colors, traditional attire, or proudly wave your flag as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and heritage that make Bastrop so special.

¡Viva Bastrop! is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where everyone can come together to celebrate with family and friends. Our goal is to create an evening where every guest feels comfortable, respected, and free to enjoy the rich traditions and cultures that make our community unique. We invite neighbors, families, and visitors from every background to come together for an evening of unity, pride, and celebration.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your dancing shoes.

https://www.discoverbastroptx.org/events/viva-bastrop/ 

¡Nos vemos el 18 de septiembre! 💃🎺🎉
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bastrop/¡viva-bastrop/200030484409442
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals, music, art, entertainment, kids, meetups, food-drinks, fine-arts, trips-adventures, meet-and-greet, first-friday, rodeo, bingo
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 540

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bastrop
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Bastrop
- **lat**: 30.110423298084
- **long**: -97.31983039303
- **full address**: Downtown Bastrop, 931 Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602-3809, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: ¡Viva Bastrop!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d796d30129efd02276efc0d571f674f7f2088927daff99784e9b0036650ac0af-rimg-w1200-h628-dc280868-gmir?v=1786915919

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ¡Viva Bastrop! being held?
  - **A:** ¡Viva Bastrop! takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown Bastrop, 931 Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602-3809, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ¡Viva Bastrop!?
  - **A:** ¡Viva Bastrop! is organized by Downtown Bastrop.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ¡Viva Bastrop! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bastrop, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 540+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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