MARDI GRAS BALL & FREE FESTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! - JAN. 31st & FEB. 1st, 2025
Celebrating the "Courir de Mardi Gras" Folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Mardi Gras Ball
Ticketed Event
Downtown Bastrop
Free Music & Festivities
presents
Cuisine & Spirits
MARDI GRAS SPECIALS
AT PARTICIPATING ESTABLISHMENTS
Treat your taste buds to the rich and savory flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine and spirits! Downtown Bastrop’s restaurants, bars, and food vendors will serve up a tempting array of culinary delights, from hearty gumbo and sweet beignets to festive themed cocktails and custom craft beers. Each dish and drink is crafted to honor the authentic tastes of Louisiana’s vibrant culinary heritage, making this a feast you won’t want to miss!
We're bringing the soulful flavors of Cajun Mardi Gras to our menu! Savor the hearty warmth of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Gumbo, or our Crawfish Chowder. Dive into our Seafood Platter or the delectable Tilapia adorned with Crawfish cream sauce, both served with Dirty Rice.... or opt for the Crawfish Etouffee—each dish is a festive tribute to genuine Cajun culinary mastery!
Start your morning off right at 9:00 a.m. Saturday – Jazzy breakfast tacos and sausage wraps. Breakfast tacos include eggs, sausage, cheese, and more. Delicious smoked sausage wrapped in delicious flour tortillas. Prepared and served by the famous cooks with the Knights of Columbus, Ascension Catholic Church near the children’s activities area.
Bastrop Beer Company, a craft beer bar and bottle shop in historic downtown Bastrop, invites you to savor the hard work of your favorite breweries with 28 drafts and a vast selection of bottles and cans. Experience a taste of Louisiana with regional beers featured for Mardi Gras, or get a beer to-go in our festive green cups! Cheers to good times!
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style at C & S Cigar Lounge! Indulge in our selection of boutique cigars in a cozy lounge with comfortable chairs and excellent ventilation. Paired perfectly with locally crafted drinks from our attached distillery, enjoy prohibition-styled cocktails, including the delightful Sazerac. Unwind and revel in the festive spirit!
Caff Coffee + Kitchen is getting in the southern spirit with muffuletta sandwiches, giant buñuelos, vanilla sweet cream & berry-stuffed churro donuts, and a special espresso & matcha menu. Enough CAFFeine to get us through the night!
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Celebrate Mardi Gras at CC Wine & Co. with a delightful pairing that’s fit for royalty! Enjoy a decadent Slice of King Cake, freshly made by The Bearded Baking Company, paired perfectly with a crisp, bubbly Sparkling Rosé. Known for its exceptional wines, craft beers, and warm, inviting atmosphere, CC Wine & Co. is the perfect spot to toast the festivities. Stop by for this exclusive treat and let the good times roll!
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Elevate your Mardi Gras with The Bayou cocktail from Copper Shot Distillery! Cheers to this festive blend featuring Copper Shot Rum, Pineapple Orange Juice, Blue Curacao, and Pina Colada. Simple, tasty, and a guaranteed good time – it's the perfect sip to let the good times roll!
Join us at Gracies for a Mardi Gras celebration! Kick off the festivities at 8:30am as we host KVPI's Live Radio Broadcast and a "Salute to Fred's Lounge! We're getting the day started off right with Bloody Marys for breakfast! We'll also be serving up a day-long Cajun feast featuring Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Etouffee, Seafood Boil, and Oysters!
601 Chestnut St., Bldg E, Bastrop, TX
On 'Harmony Ridge' (formerly The Crossing)
Introducing Iron Bridge Icehouse's Mardi Gras Grissette craft beer! A carnival of flavors in every sip, this exclusive creation captures the essence of a beloved French/Belgian light beer style. With traditional Czech hops and Belgian Saison yeast, it's light yet rich, offering a refreshing burst of crispness and complexity. Find it at Iron Bridge Icehouse, Bastrop Beer Company, and CC Wine & Co - perfect for sipping while strolling through downtown Bastrop's Mardi Gras festivities.
Come celebrate Mardi Gras in the wine lounge! We're serving specialty drinks in fun glasses, along with small bites and, of course, beads! Try the "Carnival Queen," a sparkling drink that is sweet and captures the spirit of celebration! Or, sip on our "Mardi Gras Madness" punch... and take one to go. Enjoy fun photo opps and guaranteed laughs!
601 Chestnut St., Bldg C, Bastrop, TX
On 'Harmony Ridge' (formerly The Crossing)
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Celebrate Mardi Gras with Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard's new delights! Try the Café Du Mondtini cocktail - a Tito's Handmade Vodka blend with Frangelico, honey water, heavy cream, and infused with Café Du Monde Coffee & Chicory and nutmeg shavings for a velvety, robust flavor. Also, savor the Ragin’ Cajun Pizza, a burst of Louisiana with our classic pizza sauce spiced up with LA Hot Sauce, mozzarella, bell peppers, onions, andouille sausage, and cajun-spiced shrimp. Experience a pizza that transcends the ordinary!
Discover sophistication at Piney Creek Chop House in downtown Bastrop, where renowned appetizers and buttery filets set the stage for a charming night of revelry. Often overlooked from the outside, stepping in reveals an exquisite dining experience, making it the perfect place to add incredible memories. Complete your Mardi Gras experience with our special, our signature Bread Pudding with bourbon sauce.
Feast in the spirit of Mardi Gras at Stem & Stone Kitchen & Bar! Join us on Saturday, the 3rd, shrimp boil, fresh from our speed scratch kitchen, starting at 6 pm until it's gone! Delight in the special King Cake Cheesecake to top off a sweet celebration. On Fat Tuesday, savor the flavors of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo along with Jambalaya. Experience the festive tastes of Louisiana right here in our kitchen and bar!
At Store House Market & Eatery, we're introducing Cajun cuisine to our elevated homestyle menu for Mardi Gras. Delight in Gulf Oysters, warm up with our soul-soothing Gumbo, savor the sweetness of Beignets, and sip on refreshing Daiquiris. With produce sourced daily from our urban farm, Eden East, our menu is a seasonal journey. Embrace a true farm-to-table experience where each dish tells a story of region and season, creating an unparalleled culinary celebration on Main Street. @storehousebastrop
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Get ready to party with the King Cake Latte – the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration in a cup! This flavorful drink is a mix of smooth espresso and milk, jazzed up with the sweet vibes of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of cinnamon. We didn't stop there – it's crowned with sugar crystals for that extra sparkle and fun.
Bastrop Mardi Gras just got tastier with The Bearded Baking Company's authentic beignets and shrimp po' boys. Dive into a flavorful experience with these and other ragin' Cajun treats available downtown throughout the day. Spice up your celebration with irresistible bites that bring the bayou to you!
@thebeardedbakingcompany
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Old Town Restaurant and Bar with our delectable specials! Enjoy the rich flavors of our Gumbo, savor the goodness of Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Po'boys, and treat yourself to the irresistible Shrimp and Grits. Join us for a festive feast that captures the essence of Louisiana's culinary delights!
Collaboration Alert! We have partnered with Lejeune's Boudin And Cracklins to bring you two items available this Saturday Feb 3rd only! We are taking his already delicious Boudin and smoking it up, serving it in a Smoked Boudin Dip with buttery Texas Toast Triangles as well as Boudin on a stick for easy walking around the festivities! We can’t wait to see you all this weekend at the Chestnut Grove Food Court in Downtown Bastrop!