Bastrop, Bison, Bass, Bands and BBQ

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What do Asleep at the Wheel, Gary Allan, and local Bastrop bands have in common? All will be performing live at September events that help support Texas State Parks. Check out these three special events kicking off fall fun and mark your calendar for a post-summer getaway weekend!

Rediscover Bastrop State Park

green bracken fern among felled pine logs

Saturday, September 1 – Sunday, September 2

Bastrop State Park (near Austin)

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the worst wildlife in Texas history destroyed 96 percent of the 6,600-acre Bastrop State Park.

Visit the park for free Saturday, September 1, 1pm – 4pm. Find out what the future of the lost pines looks like through guided hikes, exhibits and activities for all ages. Meet firefighters who helped defend the park during last September’s wildfire, and learn how you can help the forest recover. You can also register for the September 2 Burning Pine Run (5K and 10K).

Bison Celebration Days

Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway (Panhandle)

Roam the home of the Texas State Bison Herd during the Bison Celebration Days at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway. View up close the descendants of the great Southern Plains bison herd that once dominated the Great Plains. Living history encampments, an outdoor classroom field day, and a benefit barbecue lunch will keep you entertained. And a Sunday afternoon performance by Texas’ own Grammy Award-winning Asleep at the Wheel will get your toes tappin’. Bring your bike to take full advantage of the 64-mile trailway.

See the full schedule of events.

Thanks to these Bison Celebration Days sponsors: ASCO, Inc, Thunder Heart Bison, Texas Bison Association, First National Bank of Quitaque, and Napa Auto Parts.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic

Friday, September 28 – Sunday, September 30

Conroe (north of Houston)

A true bass fishing world championship, BBQ cook off, and big music roundup are on tap at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic.

Kids can try a hand at archery, rock climbing, and fishing, then learn all about wildlife, state parks and more at the Outdoor Adventure Area hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Concerts headlined by Dierks Bentley on Friday, Sept. 28, Gary Allan on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Jake Owen on Sunday, Sept. 30 will take place at the state-of-the-art Lone Star Convention & Expo Center 40 minutes north of Houston.

Proceeds from the Toyota Texas Bass Classic support Texas Parks and Wildlife education and conservation efforts.

Find more Texas State Park events across the state as well as events near Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

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