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Third year of Two Step Inn within sight

The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.

Texan Cory Morrow headlines Georgetown Red Poppy Festival

Texas country singer-songwriter Cory Morrow will headline Georgetown’s 26th annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 26. The country artist is known for songs like “The Man I’ve Been,” “Texas on My Mind” and “Always and Forever.”Mr. Morrow’s performance is from 8:30-10 p.m.

Sun City Limits shows concerts aren’t just for kids

Austin City Limits might dominate the festival season of Central Texas, but Sun City resident Richard King is forging his own path with Sun City Limits. The singer-songwriter focused music series hosts concerts throughout the year, and Mr.
Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

Guitar society receives money for education programs

The Williamson County Guitar Society received a W.D. Kelley Foundation grant that will sponsor a series of educational programs about the history, culture and music of string instruments for area students.
Vincent Neil Emerson performs at Two Step Inn 2024. (Sun Archive)

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

Two Step Inn presale opens for Georgetown residents

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.
Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.  He's been on the mend for the past year.  He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown honors Ken Covington during guitar concert

A crowd filled Founders Park as Ken Covington performed during a First Friday Concert held on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Ken'z Guitars on the Square in Georgetown,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.
A crowd gathers at Founders Park for a First Friday concert by Landrum Turner and the The Boys From Tejas Meat Supply on Friday, September 6, 2024. The monthly free concert temporarily moved to this location while the Williamson County Courthouse grounds are closed.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

A crowd gathers at Founders Park for a First Friday concert by Landrum Turner and the The Boys From Tejas Meat Supply on Friday, September 6, 2024. The monthly free concert temporarily moved to this location while the Williamson County Courthouse grounds are closed. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Two Step Inn coming to Georgetown for three more years

Georgetown has locked in the Two Step Inn festival for an additional three years. City council on May 28 renewed its contract with C2 Acquisitions, LLC to produce Two Step Inn in San Gabriel Park until 2027. This is the first multi-year renewal between the city and company.

Prepare for Two Step Inn this weekend

The second annual Two Step Inn country music festival takes place this weekend, April 20-21, in San Gabriel Park. Music at this year’s festival will begin both days at noon and will last until about 10 p.m.