National Day of the Cowboy

Kick off Bastrop’s rodeo and homecoming season by joining the Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center in celebrating the spirit of the American West on National Day of the Cowboy!

This family-friendly event will honor the enduring legacy of cowboys, cowgirls, and vaqueros with an afternoon of stories, crafts, music, line dancing, and even appearances by real-life working cowboys and vaqueros. Whether you're young or young at heart, come experience the rich traditions that shaped Texas and continue to inspire today.