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 demonstrations by real-life working cowboys, including Bastrop’s mayor, Ishmael Harris. Whether you're young or young at heart, come experience the rich traditions that shaped Texas and continue to inspire today. It’s a fun and educational opportunity for people of all ages to experience the culture and traditions that helped shape Texas and continue to inspire us today.