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2009
FESTIVAL EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Music by "Mr. Habitat" Bill Oliver
& the Otter Space Band
and others
 
 
El Camino Real Float Trips

Kayaking the 6 miles from Fisherman’s Park to the Lost Pines NatureTrails take-out point near Tahitian Village. Includes shuttle service back to NatureFest.

Nonprofit Demonstrations

Alternative Fuel Vehicles
 
Retail Booths

Food Vendors


Sponsors

FINDING FISHERMAN'S PARK



Map of Fisherman's Park and the Event


Map of Location of Fisherman's Park in Bastrop


Map of Parking Locations Near the Park


Launch Your Own Kayak or Canoe

Bringing your own canoe or kayak?

We recommend that you launch at Bryant Park and float the short 15-20 minutes to NatureFest at Fisherman’s Park. Pull out and enjoy the event then float the rest of the El Camino Real Trail. Take the CARTS shuttle to Bryant Park to get your vehicle.  
Your boat will be held for you at the Tahitian take-out point. 
 
Click here for map to Bastrop Parks
 
Launching at Fisherman’s Park will be limited due to pedestrian traffic in the park.
 

 

A registered Climate Action Event

 

 

KIDS GAMES & CONTESTS
 
Nature Crafts
Newspaper hats
Terrarium Making
Games
 
Newbie’s Canoe & Kayak Orientation
 
Free for Kids accompanied by Parent(s). First time kayakers can get acquainted with kayaking and the river under the leadership of Campfire USA and 4-H CAPITAL instructors. After an introduction to paddling and river safety, kids and parents can experienced the thrills of the river at the gravel bar at Fisherman's Park. 

Newbie's

 
 
Fishing Clinic
Free

TPWD fishing clinic teaches boys and girls the art of casting, knot-tying, bait selection, and habitat. Prizes are given throughout the day. Equipment provided for clinic.



Archery
Free

Learn the skills of archery under the guidance of TPW volunteers.



Walks in the Woods
Free

Take a nature walk with Texas Master Naturalists and Audubon bird watchers.

NEW THIS YEAR

 

"Last Chance Forever"

Raptor Show

Free


See birds of prey close-up and flying overhead.

 

Big Bass Tub

Free


See big bass live and learn how to catch them. 

 

 

RETURNING ATTRACTIONS

 

Rock Wall

Free

 

Newbie's

Free

 

Dip Netting

with LCRA McKinney Roughs

Free

 

 

Petting Zoo

Free

 

 

 

 

"Mr. Slither" & "Snakes Alive"
Live reptile shows
Free

Snakes, lizards, alligators, and other reptiles.