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In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

Data shows Two Step Inn boosts to sales, hotel tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
April is a busy month in Georgetown. Since the late ’90s, the Red Poppy Festival has been the premier spring event downtown. For the past three years, the Two Step Inn has brought more entertainment, guests — and money — to town.

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.

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Jazz in Georgetown concerts set for 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Austin Jazz Society set its schedule of Georgetown shows for the coming year.The Jazz in Georgetown series will include 10 concerts, held at First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, 703 South Church Street, on Sunday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m.
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

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Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Approaching The Woodshed recording studio in Granger might just feel like you’re driving up to a house, but the magic lies in the back, where what was essentially the former Granger hardware store now houses a recording studio for musicians, movie makers and podcasters alike.
Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn will headline next year’s Two Step Inn country music festival in Georgetown. The event takes place April 18 and 19 in San Gabriel Park. Other artists on the 2026 lineup include 90s rock band Goo Goo Dolls and country legend Randy Travis.
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