Festivals & Special Events
2nd Saturday Market Days
Join us as the downtown Square comes alive with over 90 booths featuring handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, woodcrafts, ironworks, festive foods, antiques & collectables, stained glass, entertainment and so much more! Combined with the shops and restaurants around the Square, you’ll enjoy a delightful day for the whole family! Market Days are held the second Saturday of each month, March through December, in the heart of Downtown Georgetown. Market hours are 10 am until 5 pm, except for June, July, and August which are 9 am until 3pm. For vendor applications and additional information please visit our website!
The Georgetown Square
(512) 868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
The Georgetown Square
(512) 868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
4th of July Festival
Enjoy one of the largest family events in central Texas that attracts over 50,000 visitors. With over 80 booths, a petting zoo, parade, live entertainment, train rides, fireworks and more (all located on the beautiful San Gabriel River) there’s only one place you should be this 4th of July. Check out our website for more information! Free Admission!
San Gabriel Park
(800) 436.8696
http://www.georgetownsertoma.org
San Gabriel Park
(800) 436.8696
http://www.georgetownsertoma.org
A Taste Of Georgetown
Embark on a culinary journey at A Taste of Georgetown, held annually in October. Local restaurants and caterers along with regional wineries are all in the spotlight under starry skies!
Water Plaza, Wolf Ranch Town Center
(512) 868-8675
Water Plaza, Wolf Ranch Town Center
(512) 868-8675
Christmas Stroll
’It’s a Wonderful Life’ in downtown Georgetown the first Saturday in December. The whole family is invited to watch a hometown holiday parade, enjoy live entertainment, sample tempting treats in the festive food court and browse more than 75 arts and crafts booths. Children will love the various activities and rides available in the Winter Wonderland. Have a chat with Santa himself! Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the evening. Free admission. 10 am until 6 pm.
Historic Downtown Square
512-868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
Historic Downtown Square
512-868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
First Fridays
First Friday is the perfect time to spend the evening shopping and enjoying all the activities, music and food that make First Friday such a wonderful event. Stroll the historic streets at your leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional dining in historic Georgetown. A relaxing stroll around the Historic Square will captivate your senses. Treasure the experience of getting away to Georgetown.
Downtown Square
(512) 868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
Downtown Square
(512) 868-8675
http://www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.org
Georgetown Farmers Market
Come to the Georgetown Farmers Market! Our association is dedicated to bringing fresh, locally grown produce to the people of Central Texas. Our market is growing - meaning all the members sell only what they grow. This gives you the opportunity to talk face to face with the farmer and find out how your food is grown. We would love to see you there! Every Thursday from May till November from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
400 block Austin Avenue
(512) 281-3699
http://www.gtfma.com
400 block Austin Avenue
(512) 281-3699
http://www.gtfma.com
Georgetown Festival of the Arts
Georgetown Symphony Society is proud to sponsor its annual Festival of the Arts at venues around Georgetown for four days, always including the first weekend in June. The Festival offers concerts and talks by nationally recognized musicians and scholars, featuring a different classical composer each year. “Art in the Park” offers fine arts and crafts for display and sale in San Gabriel Park on Festival weekend, plus workshops, performances, and lots of good food. On Saturday night of Festival weekend bring or purchase a picnic and enjoy the free concert in the park, followed by a big fireworks display.
Georgetown, TX
(512) 864-9591
http://www.georgetowntexassymphony.org
Georgetown, TX
(512) 864-9591
http://www.georgetowntexassymphony.org
Heritage Society Holiday Home Tour
It’s the holiday season, let’s deck the halls and celebrate the history of Georgetown. Join the Heritage Society for its annual Holiday Home Tour. Tour-goers enjoy charming, restored, historic homes decorated in holiday finery that celebrate the past and present of old Georgetown neighborhoods. Docents give tours as well as offer information about the history of each residence with interesting facts and tidbits. The Holiday Home Tour occurs the second weekend in December from noon until 5pm. Tickets are $10.
Historic Georgetown
(512) 869-8597
http://www.georgetownheritagesociety.com/
Historic Georgetown
(512) 869-8597
http://www.georgetownheritagesociety.com/
Lighting of the Square
Come experience the magic as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Square, held at dusk on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy holiday carols while you warm your tummy with cookies and hot chocolate!
Historic Downtown Square
800-436-8696
Historic Downtown Square
800-436-8696
Red Poppy Festival
The Red Poppy Festival marks the coming of spring and the arrival of Georgetown’s colorful springtime visitor, the Red Poppy Flower. These beautiful flowers have been a part of Georgetown’s heritage and landscape for over seventy years, a fact certified by the Texas legislature in naming Georgetown as the Red Poppy Capital of Texas. The 2008 Red Poppy Festival will be held April 26-27. See the website for complete details.
Historic Downtown Square
(512) 930-3545
http://www.redpoppyfestival.com
Historic Downtown Square
(512) 930-3545
http://www.redpoppyfestival.com
Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival
Don’t miss this exciting taste of Texas! The 23nd annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival holds its culminating event, Sunday Fair, here in Georgetown at San Gabriel Park on April 13, 2008. Sample a wide array of Lone Star foods from producers, local growers, and Texas restaurants, as well as wines from Texas and visiting wineries from around the world. Enjoy a wine and food seminar or a celebrity chef cooking demonstration. Kick back, relax, and experience a lovely spring afternoon of fine wine and food, children’s activities, live music, lively conversation, and culinary seminars. Tickets are $45 per person.
San Gabriel Park
(512) 249-6300
http://www.texaswineandfood.org
San Gabriel Park
(512) 249-6300
http://www.texaswineandfood.org
Up the Chisholm Trail
Celebrate Georgetown’s location on the historic Chisholm Trail as well as Williamson County’s rich cattle driving and raising heritage. Enjoy entertainment for visitors of all ages, including live cowboy music, barbecue, trick roping, pony rides, historical re-enactors and exhibits, and a flag presentation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse.
Starts in San Gabriel Park, ends on Square
(512) 943-1670
http://wchm-tx.org/Chuckwagon_2007.htm
Starts in San Gabriel Park, ends on Square
(512) 943-1670
http://wchm-tx.org/Chuckwagon_2007.htm
Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly weekend at the annual Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo! From team ropping, barrell racing, and rodeo clowns to a full rodeo performance and arts & crafts vendors there’s something to impress anyone. So whether you’re a full-fledged cowboy or city-folk, there’s something for you! For more details and schedule of events check out the official Rodeo Website.
San Gabriel Park
(512) 636.6477
http://www.georgetownrodeo.com
San Gabriel Park
(512) 636.6477
http://www.georgetownrodeo.com
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