Smithville Texas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Smithville (84R) Fly-In & Hamburger/Hotdog Lunch
  Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport
  512-237-2313
  Come enjoy the only airport in Bastrop County, Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport (Hwy 71 at Hwy 95) for this annual event. A fun afternoon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with planes, pilots, guessing games, children's games, a hamburger/hotdog lunch ($7), prizes, simulated flying games, and a Young Eagles class. You never know what else might be happening. Courtesy van to go into downtown is available. Everyone is invited.

• Festival of Lights Celebration and Parade
  Downtown Smithville
  512-237-2313
  Two day holiday celebration featuring a night time parade, arts, crafts, food booths, and performances by local singers.

• Casino Party
  American Legion Hall
  512-237-2313
  This annual October event features $5,000 in chips, professional casino dealers, roulette, craps, blackjack, slot machines, food, and prizes including a trip to Las Vegas.

• Smithville Empty Bowl
  301 Burleson • Smithville, TX 78957
  Mary Nichols Art Gallery
  512-360-7397
  Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Empty Bowl Project is a national grassroots effort to fight hunger. The basic premise is simple: potters and other craftspeople, educators, and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to organizations working to end hunger and food insecurity. more...

Cinema

• Reel Film Expo
  Main Street • Smithville, TX 78957
  Downtown Smithville
  512-237-2313
  Movies, film contests, stunts, classes, and more in downtown Smithville. The Smithville Music and Film Commission is gearing up for their annual Reel Film Expo. All ages are invited to join as they host this interactive two-day event featuring stunt demonstrations, location tours, screenings, seminars, networking mixer, green screen acting, student film contest, and pechakucha. You never know which famous folks will be on hand to introduce their production. The Reel Film Expo is free to all attendees. Three movies filmed right here in Smithville will be shown for free throughout the weekend: "Beneath the Darkness", "Tree of Life", and "Bernie". more...

Plays & Productions

• Playhouse Smithville
  110 Main Street • Smithville, TX 78957
  Located in Historic Downtown
  512-360-7397
  You can see a variety of local productions at this venue. more...

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Smithville Jamboree Arts & Crafts
  Second & Main Streets
  512-237-2313
  The Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show features everything from one-of-a-kind items and beautiful works of art to the standard, charming fare that is expected in a spring festival. Stay for the Chamber of Commerce Main Street Parade at 2:30 and grab a bite to eat with one of the numerous food vendors. The event lasts from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Festivals & Fairs

• Smithville Jamboree
  Highway 71 West of the Colorado River • Smithville, TX 78957
  Riverbend Park
  512-304-5875
  The Smithville Jamboree will feature carnival rides & games for all ages, live music, dancing, food & drink, assorted tournaments, a parade down historic Main Street, pet show, and 4-H/FFA livestock show & sale. Rain or shine - covered dance floor.  more...