Events

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping  during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing opens at the Doug Smith Performance Center

The Palace opening of Every Brilliant Thing brought a collective electricity of anticipation. The highly acclaimed one-person play immerses the audience, and the Georgetown crowd was ready to participate in the storytelling.
 “Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

“Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

Art Scapes: Mainly Art features outdoor art market in Round Rock

Round Rock’s outdoor art market, Mainly Art, is free and draws friendly crowds to the historic Main Street, specifically Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo. Visitors can stroll through downtown and browse artwork offered by 15 different local visual artists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at  the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023.   Located at 801 West Street, the is  museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.  Photo by Andy Sharp

Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Located at 801 West Street, the is museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp

Shotgun house tours, music and protest set for Juneteenth

The annual Juneteenth celebration at the Georgetown Community Center was held last Saturday, but the community will come together again Friday, June 19, to mark the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston to announce all enslaved people were freed.

Roundabout: Events happening in Georgetown in June 2026

Jesus Christ SuperstarThe Palace Theater presents Jesus Christ Superstar on the Springer Stage at 810 South Austin Avenue.  The first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years.
 “Sunkissed” by Bijal Ghelani is on display at Healing Arts Gallery in St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.

“Sunkissed” by Bijal Ghelani is on display at Healing Arts Gallery in St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.

Time to apply for Georgetown Arts & Culture grants

The Georgetown Arts & Culture Board invites grant proposals for events and programs occurring between October 1 and March 31, 2027, as part of the 2026 Round II grant period. The submission deadline is June 30.
Bertram’s Globe Theatre will host The Glen Collins Band for Honky Tonk Wednesday June 3.

Bertram’s Globe Theatre will host The Glen Collins Band for Honky Tonk Wednesday June 3.

Two chances for honky tonk music, at the Palace and Globe theatres

The Georgetown Palace Theatre will host Western swing musician Georgia Parker for an unforgettable performance of jazzy, bluesy, honky tonk music June 6 at the Doug Smith Performance Center. Ms.