Visit Bastrop's Going the Extra Mile (GEM) program gives YOU the opportunity to recognize employees in our community for exemplary service and dedicated performance to their role in hospitality. One of the most important components of the visitor experience is the quality of the interface between the visitor and the tourism worker, and their experience with tourism service providers. This award recognizes the hard work and dedication of employees in the hospitality community! Vote now through April 14!

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Hometown Holler

This is your chance to throw the spotlight on the unsung heroes in your life and in our community: the mask making Mama, your favorite cashier at the local grocery store, the neighborhood kid who mows your lawn, and anyone in between. Receive a "holler" and be entered for a chance to win some local gifts and prizes - we're talkin' about the good stuff! Get loud and let's hear a holler for our heroes. 

Prizes include: 

  • One-Night Stay at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
  • Zip-Lining Adventure for Two at Zip Lost Pines
  • Tasting & Tour for Six & One Bottle of Honey Shine from Copper Shot Distillery
  • $100 Gift Card to Bastrop River Company 
  • $100 Gift Card to Texas Boot Company    
  • $100 Gift Card to Lost Pines Art Bazaar
  • $100 Gift Card to Spa Django 
  • $50 Gift Card to Ma'Coco 
  • $50 Gift Card to Southern Edge Boutique 
  • $50 Gift Card to Paw Paw's Catfish House
  • $50 Gift Card to Sugar Shack Bastrop 
  • $50 Gift Card to Maxine's Cafe & Bakery 
  • $50 Gift Card to Simply Sweet Cupcakes 

 

People who have received a "Hometown Holler" are listed here! 

Please submit your "holler" before July 31, 2020. Once the submission deadline has passed, we will pick several winners to receive one or more of the prizes listed above. Submissions are listed here. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and watch for updates! 

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