Events

7-year-old Leila Shalab enjoyed discovering the gigantic letters spelling “Poppy”  on the Williamson County Courthouse  lawn  on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025. The Red Poppy Festival comes to the Square this coming weekend.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Leila Shalab enjoyed discovering the gigantic letters spelling “Poppy” on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025. The Red Poppy Festival comes to the Square this coming weekend. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Schedule: 2025 Red Poppy Festival weekend

 Head down to the Square to kick off Georgetown’s 26th-annual Red Poppy Festival Friday evening with a live performance by Dysfunkshun Junkshun at 7 p.m.The three-day festival runs through Sunday afternoon and offers live music, food, vendors, family-friendly activities and parades.
Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Now playing in Georgetown: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” is play on the Georgetown Palace Theatre main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.  
The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Street closures set for Two Step Inn

Various street and San Gabriel Park closures will be in effect from March 25 through April 11 to accommodate the Two Step Inn music festival, which takes place April 5 and 6.
This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

The Mane Event

Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanRodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
Participants take off from  the starting line in  the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair.   Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools.  The two races included approximately 1800 participants.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Upcoming Georgetown events in February and March

The Secret GardenThrough March 2This children’s literature classic has been turned into a musical. Mary has been sent to live with her uncle who learns about a secret garden at his manor under lock and key. The production will be held on the Springer Stage. Tickets can be found at www.

Texan Cory Morrow headlines Georgetown Red Poppy Festival

Texas country singer-songwriter Cory Morrow will headline Georgetown’s 26th annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 26. The country artist is known for songs like “The Man I’ve Been,” “Texas on My Mind” and “Always and Forever.”Mr. Morrow’s performance is from 8:30-10 p.m.