2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Sun City Georgettes take part in the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kate Eberhardt, left, her daughter Zoey, 3, and Kate’s mom Nancy Axtell, right, were in attendance for the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Karhenda Johnson and her 9-month-old daughter Myla were there to watch Myla’s brother, a member of the East View High football team, take part in the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown Beard Club walk along Austin Avenue in the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Students from the Georgetown Palace education program stroll together along Austin Avenue during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Taylor Jones and her daughter Brooklyn, 4, share a cinnamon roll as they wait for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of Fort Hood’s 1st Cavalry Band perform along Austin Avenue in the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

ROCK participants ride their horses along Austin Avenue during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kim Fross, a volunteer with All Things Wild Rehabilitation walks along Austin Avenue with an opossum named Magnolia during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Matt Hubbard gets ready for his 40-mile ride for this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event.

Matt Hubbard, facing camera, and Shorey Russell prepare for their rides , Matt for 40 miles, Shorey for 30 miles, during this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride.

Chance Leigh prepares for his 100-mile ride during this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride.

Dori Livingston prepares for her 60-mile ride at this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride.

Chance Leigh prepares for his 100-mile trek during this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Thomas Holy is set for his 40-mile ride for this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Thomas Holy is ready to go for his 40-mile ride for this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cyclists (front, left to right) Dan Archer, his wife Mary Jo Archer and Melissa Barnett are ready to go at this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. Dan and Melissa were signed up for the 100-mile ride, Mary Jo for the 60-mile event. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club.

Shorey Russell is at the starting area for her 30-mile ride during this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cyclists are ready to roll at this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cyclists are rolling from the starting line during this year’s Red Poppy Bike Ride, starting and finishing in the parking area behind Georgetown High School on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. 600 cyclists were registered for the event, which included rides of 14, 30, 40 60 and 100 miles. Coordinated by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, the ride benefits the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jeff Lanfear and his French Bulldog named Willow wait for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cynthia Lorentz strolls along Austin Avenue with her dog Gazali as they wait for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mequela Lucero waits with Bruce Wayne, her Cowboy Corgi, for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Doogie, a 120-pound Mastiff/St. Bernard mix who likes his cowboy hat, waits with his human Mike Newman for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dressed as a cat, a person who only gave the name “Groovy” was noticed quite a lot as she strolled around the square during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Willow, a French Bulldog owned by Jeff Lanfear, waits in her special sidecar for the start of the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Zoe, a Yorkie, gives a kiss to her loving human, Julie Jones, who participated in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Sookie, left, and her friend Baylor, pugs owned by Krista Olson, were all decked out for the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Willow, a French Bulldog, was joined by Jeff Lanfear, her human companion, as she rode in a sidecar attached to Jeff’s e-bike in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Jeff Lanfear walks before the audience and judges with Willow, his 4-year-old French Bulldog, during the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Jon Kovach and his dog Tilley participated in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Susan Blackledge, center, walking along Austin Avenue, took part in in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Valentino, left, and Chica, right, each felt like a good yawn as they and their owner Michelle Chapma participated the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. They really did seem to like riding in their little car. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Misty, dressed as a Texas Longhorn, was joined by her owner Danny Davis in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sarafina, wearing her cowboy hat, was joined by her owner Kimberly Caito as they participated in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Victoria Bergdahl is pictured with Daisey, participants in the Red Poppy Festival POPP Pup Parade and costume contest on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ashya Batiste and her son Tashi, 5, enjoyed looking at car show entry, a 1957 Chevrolet truck owned by Janie and Corky Lien during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Wayne Thomas admires a 1948 Mercury, a car show entry at Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The rear section of a 1959 Dodge Coronet, a car show entry, is seen during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The shiny hood ornament of a 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air owned by Janie and Corky Lien is seen during Red Poppy Festival car show on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The interior compartment of a 1931 Ford 5-window coupe, a car show entry owned by Steve Erickson, is pictured during Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.