Photos: Poppy Fest Blossoms, Rain Or Shine

  • Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.
    Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.
  • Red Poppy Festival vendor Kerri Sterin, left, owner of House of Kerri, celebrates the addition of electrical power with Shannon Bartz, right, at their booth along Main Street on Friday evening, April 28, 2023.
    Red Poppy Festival vendor Kerri Sterin, left, owner of House of Kerri, celebrates the addition of electrical power with Shannon Bartz, right, at their booth along Main Street on Friday evening, April 28, 2023.
  • Monique Shidell is wrapped in a blanket to lessen the cold and wind as she helps her grandmother Mai Shidell set up a vendors' booth for Mai's Crafts along Main Street during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although the wind remained throughout the day, temperatures rose from the lower 50s into the lower 70s.
    Monique Shidell is wrapped in a blanket to lessen the cold and wind as she helps her grandmother Mai Shidell set up a vendors' booth for Mai's Crafts along Main Street during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although the wind remained throughout the day, temperatures rose from the lower 50s into the lower 70s.
  • David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club's offerings at 7th and Main Streets.
    David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club's offerings at 7th and Main Streets.
  • Kelly Floyd and her daughter Joslynn Byrd, 8, were among the first arrivals for the parade to come along Austin Avenue during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. They were in place soon after 8 a.m. to secure good spot to view the parade, which began at 10 a.m.
    Kelly Floyd and her daughter Joslynn Byrd, 8, were among the first arrivals for the parade to come along Austin Avenue during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. They were in place soon after 8 a.m. to secure good spot to view the parade, which began at 10 a.m.
  • Alden Conrad, 4, had just the right toy for a windy morning to accompany his 175th county anniversary cap as he waited for the start of the parade along Austin Avenue.
    Alden Conrad, 4, had just the right toy for a windy morning to accompany his 175th county anniversary cap as he waited for the start of the parade along Austin Avenue.
  • Viviana Sanchez, 2, front, and her sister Jasmin, 4, at back left, watch the parade along Austin Avenue, waiting to see their cousin, Georgetown High band member Aiden Wells, a trumpet player, pass by them during the Red Poppy Festival.
    Viviana Sanchez, 2, front, and her sister Jasmin, 4, at back left, watch the parade along Austin Avenue, waiting to see their cousin, Georgetown High band member Aiden Wells, a trumpet player, pass by them during the Red Poppy Festival.
  • Payton Phelps, 5, marches in the parade with the Georgetown Family YMCA mascot
    Payton Phelps, 5, marches in the parade with the Georgetown Family YMCA mascot
  • Magnolia Seaman, 8, carries the American flag as she leads the Georgetown PFLAG chapter as the parade makes its way along Austin Avenue.
    Magnolia Seaman, 8, carries the American flag as she leads the Georgetown PFLAG chapter as the parade makes its way along Austin Avenue.
  • Mukabala Dancers 24 take part in the parade.
    Mukabala Dancers 24 take part in the parade.
  • Chad Jackson enjoys the parade during the Red Poppy Festival.
    Chad Jackson enjoys the parade during the Red Poppy Festival.
  • Members of ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids) participate in the parade during the Red Poppy Festival.
    Members of ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids) participate in the parade during the Red Poppy Festival.
  • Jim and Lori Moulder dance to the music of Sister Golden Hair.
    Jim and Lori Moulder dance to the music of Sister Golden Hair.
  • Tammy Hogue uses a parasol to hold back the sun's rays. Hogue made her poppy earrings the night before the festival.
    Tammy Hogue uses a parasol to hold back the sun's rays. Hogue made her poppy earrings the night before the festival.
  • Georgetown native Allie Greiner performs with The Alibis.
    Georgetown native Allie Greiner performs with The Alibis.
  • Evie Greiner, 7, joined other members of her softball as she watched her mom, Allie Greiner, sing with The Alibis
    Evie Greiner, 7, joined other members of her softball as she watched her mom, Allie Greiner, sing with The Alibis
  • Johnny Rogers, 7, front left, joined members of her softball team to watch Georgetown's Allie Greiner perform with The Alibis. Greiner's daughter Evie, 7, is a member of the team. Allie had quite a few friends on hand to watch her sing.
    Johnny Rogers, 7, front left, joined members of her softball team to watch Georgetown's Allie Greiner perform with The Alibis. Greiner's daughter Evie, 7, is a member of the team. Allie had quite a few friends on hand to watch her sing.
  • Members of Honey Made perform.
    Members of Honey Made perform.
  • Barbara Nesbitt performs with Sister Golden Hair.
    Barbara Nesbitt performs with Sister Golden Hair.
  • Dave Kull admires a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Corky Lien.
    Dave Kull admires a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Corky Lien.
  • Mark Breyman and his wife Holly Noel stand near their 1955 Buick Special, a car show entry.
    Mark Breyman and his wife Holly Noel stand near their 1955 Buick Special, a car show entry.
  • Mark Breyman and his wife Holly Noel stand near their 1955 Buick Special, a car show entry.
    Mark Breyman and his wife Holly Noel stand near their 1955 Buick Special, a car show entry.
  • The interior of a 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Mark Northrup was one of the car show entries.
    The interior of a 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Mark Northrup was one of the car show entries.
  • Mia is bundled up wither human, C.C. Ybarra, as they wait for the start of the parade.
    Mia is bundled up wither human, C.C. Ybarra, as they wait for the start of the parade.
  • A cyclist performs along Austin Avenue during a BMX Stunt Show conducted on Austin Avenue on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the final day of this year's Red Poppy Festival.
    A cyclist performs along Austin Avenue during a BMX Stunt Show conducted on Austin Avenue on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the final day of this year's Red Poppy Festival.
  • Jeff Lanfear and Bronson, left, his English bulldog, and Zoso, right, his French bulldog, were participants in the Popp Pup Parade in downtown Georgetown.
    Jeff Lanfear and Bronson, left, his English bulldog, and Zoso, right, his French bulldog, were participants in the Popp Pup Parade in downtown Georgetown.
  • Levy, with his owner Vanessa Fanelli, demonstrates his disc-catching skill during the Popp Pup Parade.
    Levy, with his owner Vanessa Fanelli, demonstrates his disc-catching skill during the Popp Pup Parade.
  • Vanessa Fanelli (center, in black shirt) and her dog Levy, shown along 8th Street, were participants in this year's Popp Pup Parade.
    Vanessa Fanelli (center, in black shirt) and her dog Levy, shown along 8th Street, were participants in this year's Popp Pup Parade.
  • Vanessa Fanelli and her dog Levy.
    Vanessa Fanelli and her dog Levy.
  • A dachshund named Posie Gail, with owner Emily Egger, models her caterpillar outfit during a costume contest held in conjunction with this year's Popp Pup Parade on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the final day of this year's Red Poppy Festival. The pet parade was sponsored by Wag Heaven.
    A dachshund named Posie Gail, with owner Emily Egger, models her caterpillar outfit during a costume contest held in conjunction with this year's Popp Pup Parade on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the final day of this year's Red Poppy Festival. The pet parade was sponsored by Wag Heaven.
  • Zen, a 6-month-old Golden Doodle, with his owner Anuja Sonawane, was dressed as a pirate for a costume contest.
    Zen, a 6-month-old Golden Doodle, with his owner Anuja Sonawane, was dressed as a pirate for a costume contest.
  • Bedias, owned by Sylvester Jaranillo of Franklin, Texas, demonstrates his disc-grabbing skill during the Popp Pup Parade.
    Bedias, owned by Sylvester Jaranillo of Franklin, Texas, demonstrates his disc-grabbing skill during the Popp Pup Parade.

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