Events

Milove Helgerson, 4, climbs the stairs to the viewing area for American flags that adorn a field behind the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning on November 3, 2023.

Milove Helgerson, 4, climbs the stairs to the viewing area for American flags that adorn a field behind the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning on November 3, 2023.

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Celebrate veterans with Field of Honor, Sun City events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation will be hosting the eighth annual Field of Honor at San Gabriel Park from November 9-17 in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11. There will be more than 2,000 flags set up across 10-acres at the park in honor of veterans.
Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo begins

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 25, 2024
The 2024 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo is rounding up residents from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, October 26, at the Williamson County Expo Center located on 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. This is the organization’s fourth fair and rodeo.

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Assistance League welcomes Miss Oklahoma

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Assistance League of Georgetown Area will host an event open to the public on October 21 with former Miss Oklahoma Sunny Day. There is no need to RSVP. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium of First Baptist Church of Georgetown, 1333 West University Avenue. Ms.
Vincent Neil Emerson performs at Two Step Inn 2024. (Sun Archive)

Vincent Neil Emerson performs at Two Step Inn 2024. (Sun Archive)

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Two Step Inn presale opens for Georgetown residents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Next year's Two Step Inn country music festival, which will be held April 5-6, is opening up presale tickets for Georgetown residents starting October 18. There is a limited quantity of Georgetown-resident pre-sale tickets.
6-year-old Brady Sander is joined by fair mascot Wilco Willie (TJ Kirchner in the role) as they lead the stick horse competitors into the arena on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

6-year-old Brady Sander is joined by fair mascot Wilco Willie (TJ Kirchner in the role) as they lead the stick horse competitors into the arena on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

Enjoy these events in Georgetown through the end of October

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Williamson Museum Ghost ToursThrough October 19,  times vary (Friday and Saturday only)Learn about history, as well as ghost stories and haunted venues around the Square. Tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. First-come, first served, limited to 20 people per tour.
Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

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Rec Center pool hosts annual K-9 Kerplunk

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The end of summer is approaching, which means Georgetown Parks and Recreations K-9 Kerplunk party is on the horizon. Located at the Georgetown Recreation Center’s outdoor pool on September 7, owners can sign their pups up for one hour time slots to splash around the pool. The time slots are 10-11 a.

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Rubber duck race raises money for GISD seniors

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host their ninth annual duck race on October 19. Participants can win up to $500. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park.
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

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Here's what's going on in Georgetown through July 4 weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The following events are taking place over the next week in the Georgetown area. Bright StarThrough June 30The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Bright Star, featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

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Escape the heat with annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tickets for the 2024 Blazin’ Beer Crawl on the Square are now on sale, with both VIP and General Admission options. Both ticket options are for those 21 and up, identification will be checked at pickup. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3, from 3-6 p.m.
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