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!
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. 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 traditional Sazerac, Voodoo Rum Punch, and a whiskey sour named Fat Tuesday. Unwind and revel in the festive spirit!"
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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SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Elevate your Mardi Gras celebration with a refreshing Appletini from Copper Shot Distillery! This festive favorite features the crisp, vibrant flavor of Copper Shot Distillery Shine, perfectly blended for a simple yet irresistibly tasty cocktail. Raise your glass and let the good times roll—cheers to a guaranteed great time!
SERVED SATURDAY ONLY. Join us at Gracie's for a Mardi Gras celebration! Kick off the festivities at 8:30 am as we host KVPI's Live Radio Broadcast and a "Salute to Fred's Lounge!" We're getting the day started off right with biscuits and gravy paired with Breakfast Cocktails! Enjoy our King Cake Cocktail and a day-long Cajun feast featuring Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice, Gumbo, and Turkey Legs!
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!
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Discover sophistication at Piney Creek Chop House in downtown Bastrop, where renowned appetizers, buttery filets, and Shrimp Remoulade 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 signature Bread Pudding with bourbon sauce.
SERVED SATURDAY ONLY. Collaboration Alert! We have partnered with Lejeune's Boudin And Cracklins to bring you two items available Saturday, Feb. 1st 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!
SERVED ALL WEEK. 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.
SERVED SATURDAY ONLY. Celebrate Mardi Gras at Old Town Restaurant and Bar with our 2025 Mardi Gras Menu! Savor Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, Shrimp Etouffee, and crispy Fried Okra Spears with Remoulade Sauce. Don’t miss our Po’Boys—Grilled, Blackened, or Fried Catfish, Shrimp, Crawfish, or Oyster—topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and House-Made Remoulade, served with Kettle Chips. A festive feast awaits!
SERVED ALL WEEKEND. Tough Cookie Bakery will serve up irresistible King Cake Cupcakes and special ice cream treats during Mardi Gras weekend! Since 2011, this locally-owned café and bakery has delighted Bastrop with organic, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free goodies, crafted fresh daily. Indulge in their wholesome creations for a deliciously festive experience!