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

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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.
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

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Shotgun house tours, music and protest set for Juneteenth

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, June 19, 2026
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.

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Roundabout: Events happening in Georgetown in June 2026

Nicholas Cicale
Thursday, June 11, 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.
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.

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

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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.
The “Impressions of Wildflowers” exhibit is at the Georgetown Art Center.

The “Impressions of Wildflowers” exhibit is at the Georgetown Art Center.

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Art scapes: Prose ladies deliver wildflower impressions to the art center

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, May 21, 2026
“Impressions of Wildflowers” celebrates a family connection through printmaking, fiber and word created by Catherine and Maryruth Prose and the late Vera Prose. This multigenerational collaboration uses their mutual love and relationships with nature.
Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Roundabout: April 29-May 29

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Holocaust exhibit at the libraryThe library is partnering with Congregation Havurah Shalom for an exhibit titled “A Reason to Remember: Roth, Germany 1933-1942” from The University of Massachusetts Amherst. It will be available during regular library hours.
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 Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
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