73rd Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

Please join us July 29 through August 1, 2020.

We want to welcome you back to Bastrop… or, to visit Bastrop for the first time! The event is held annually during the 1st full weekend of August at Mayfest Hill Park. Festivities include three nights of live entertainment, CPRA Rodeo, a carnival, vendors, exhibits, the Mike Mathison Memorial Horseshoe/Washers Tournament, BHS/CCHS high school class reunions, and 4-H Cake Auction. A Grand Parade is held Saturday morning on Main Street at 10am. Immediately following the parade, please join us for an all Alumni Class Reunion and Sports Recognition Event at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar Street.

Free Shuttle Ride to events on Mayfest Hill (location of dances, rodeos, and carnival) will run every 30 minutes beginning at 7pm Friday and Saturday nights. Park at Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar Street.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization, Bastrop Homecoming, Inc. fulfills its mission to award scholarships to both Bastrop High School (BHS) and Cedar Creek High School (CCHS) through proceeds raised during this annual event.

For Vendor Information, please email [email protected].

For Volunteer Information, please email [email protected].

For General Information, please email [email protected].

Diamond Cross Rodeo

Contestants register at CPRA Rodeo.

Schedule of Activities

Wednesday, July 29

• Diamond Cross Rodeo Open 4D Jackpot Barrel Race-Books open 4:30pm
• Exhibitions 5:30-7:30pm/Open 8pm (Free Admission to Public)

Thursday, August 1

• Rodeo Slack-7:30pm (Free Admission to Public)

Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1

• CPRA Rodeo 7:30pm

Mutton Bustin’ (55lbs or less) No gear required, $20 entry fee, limit 10 per night- Register at front rodeo arena gate 6:30pm

Calf Scramble (Ages 10 and younger) – Register at front rodeo arena gate 6:30pm

Ticket Prices $15 Adult / $5 Child ages 6-12 (5 and younger free)

Free Shuttle Ride to events on Mayfest Hill (location of dances, rodeos and carnival) will run every 30 minutes beginning at 7pm Friday and Saturday nights. Park at Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar Street.

Entertainment
Showbarn

TBA

Purchase tickets ONLINE (available May 2020)

Free Shuttle Ride to events on Mayfest Hill (location of dances, rodeos, and carnival) will run every 30 minutes beginning at 7pm Friday and Saturday nights. Park at Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar Street.

Email Entertainment for additional information.

History of The Event

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.