Looking for a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day near Austin? Downtown Bastrop is adding a little luck of the Irish with the Pot-O-Gold Passport, a week-long adventure that turns shopping local into a treasure hunt.
From March 10 through March 17, visitors and locals can pick up a passport at participating downtown businesses and begin collecting stamps while exploring shops and local favorites throughout Historic Downtown Bastrop.
Collect five stamps and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 Downtown Bastrop gift card. It's the perfect excuse to discover new shops and support the small businesses that make Bastrop such a special place to visit.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, exploring downtown with friends, or looking for a family-friendly activity during spring break season, the Pot-O-Gold Passport is a fun way to experience Bastrop.
How the Pot-O-Gold Passport Works
Joining the downtown treasure hunt is simple:
1. Pick up your passport: Beginning March 10, grab your Pot-O-Gold Passport at participating downtown businesses.
2. Explore downtown Bastrop: Shop at Downtown Bastrop boutiques and restaurants to collect stamps as you go.
3. Collect at least five stamps: Once you’ve gathered five stamps, drop off your completed passport to Downtown Bastrop tent located in the alley at 1021 Main Street to be entered into the drawing for a $50 Downtown Bastrop gift card.
The gift card drawing will take place on March 17 at 8PM at the Downtown Bastrop tent, located in the alley at 1021 Main Street.
Explore Participating Local Businesses
One of the best parts of the Pot-O-Gold Passport is discovering the unique businesses that make Downtown Bastrop so vibrant. As you collect stamps, you’ll get to browse local boutiques, grab coffee, and explore specialty shops along the way.
Participating businesses include:
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The Hobby Hub
Each stop offers something unique from handcrafted goods and boutique fashion to coffee breaks and unique gifts.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Bastrop
If you’re searching for things to do in Bastrop in March, the Pot-O-Gold Passport is the perfect excuse to spend time downtown. It’s part shopping adventure, part community celebration, and a great way to experience the charm of Bastrop’s local businesses.
Grab your passport, gather your friends, and see how many stamps you can collect before the big drawing on St. Patrick's Day. With a little luck and a lot of exploring, you might just find your own pot of gold in Downtown Bastrop.
