Category: Special Events & Festivals

Haunted Art Night

haunted art nightBefore the culminating Month of the Arts South Main Arts Festival on October 21st, don’t miss one of October’s pre-festival events! On October 20, celebrate Haunted Art Night in the South Main Arts District with a Haunted Art House at Grace Chapel and a screening of the 1922 silent Dracula film accompanied by Central Texas Philharmonic. For more information, please go to arts.georgetown.org/arts-and-culture-program-events

South Main Arts Festival

arts festCelebrate Georgetown’s 2nd Annual South Main Arts Festival dedicated to the fine arts and located in the new South Main Arts District – a project that received Cultural District grant funding from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Shop the juried artist booths for a variety of artistic media while participating in a community mural painting project! Enjoy food trucks, live music and ribbon dancers throughout the day, kids arts activities and pottery making by Cordovan Art School…and an outdoor theatrical performance, too. Visit the Georgetown Art Center to view the current Art Hop exhibit and participate in a spooky Haunted Art House pop-up visual art exhibit at Grace Chapel. The evening’s live music headliner is Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster Artist, Guy Forsyth, so be sure to join us for his performance at 5pm! See the live music schedule and list of participating artists, and more information on the South Main Arts Festival page>>

Georgetown Autumn Art Stroll

art stroll event

Start your Stroll at any of the (3) check-in locations to pick up your Stroll badge. Then continue your Stroll across the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District to visit and shop at the participating arts and culture venues and view Georgetown’s popular collection of public art murals and sculptures. Enjoy complementary food and beverages exclusively for Art Stroll patrons with an Art Stroll badge, as well as discounted Art Stroll cocktails by Sweet Lemon and cold brew shots by Little Lemon at the Library!

Live musical performances include…

  • 4-7 p.m. – Mega’Tune at the Shotgun House
  • 4-7 p.m. – Eric Hanke at the Georgetown Art Center
  • 4-7 p.m. – Matt Cassidy in the South Main Arts District Park
  • 4-7 p.m. – Swing Shift in various locations downtown
  • 7:15-8 p.m. – Swing Shift in the South Main Arts District ParkBe sure and check out all the scheduled programming and more information on the Arts and Culture Autumn Stroll page>>

 

Annual Boo Bash On The Square

boo bashOn Sunday, October 29 from 1-4 p.m., come down to the Georgetown Square in costume, bring your candy bags and enjoy trunk or treating! Boo Bash is a great time for goblins of all ages to take time out to enjoy The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas and its unique shopping and dining.

This is a free event. Boo Bash is sponsored by The Downtown Georgetown Association. For more information, please go to thegeorgetownsquare.com

Best of Georgetown Contest

Where’s the best food and drink in Georgetown? Where’s your favorite place to shop? What are the best things to do? During the month of November, vote in the online poll for the Best of Georgetown TX with 44 categories for local businesses, attractions, services, and activities in Georgetown!

Congratulations to the 2022 Best of Georgetown Contest Winners:

Best Overall Restaurant
1. Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
2. Wildfire
3. The Golden Rule

Best Lunch Spot
1. Sweet Lemon Kitchen
2. BiG Cafe and Shop – Brookwood in Georgetown
3. Mikey V’s Tacos On The Square and Hot Sauce Shop

Best Hamburger
1. Dale’s Essenhaus
2. Hat Creek Burger Company
3. P. Terry’s Burger Stand

Best Comfort Food
1. Monument Cafe
2. Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
3. Goodfolks

Best Mexican/Tex-Mex
1. Dos Salsas
2. El Monumento
3. Masfajitas

Best Ethnic Food (Non-Mexican/Tex-Mex)
1.Tony & Luigi’s
2. Plaka Greek Cafe
3. Ichiro Asian Bistro & Wine Bar

Best Vegetarian
1. Sweet Lemon Kitchen
2. Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
3. CAVA

Best Barbecue
1. Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse
2. The Pit Barbecue
3. Smokey Mo’s BBQ

Best Pizza
1. 600 Degrees Pizzeria
2. Firo Fire Kissed Pizza
3. Roots

Best Catering
1. Sweet Lemon Kitchen
2. CJ’s Catering
3. Pok-e-Jo’s

Best Dessert
1. Galaxy Bakery & CoffeeHouse
2. The Baked Bear
3. Sweet Lemon Kitchen

Best Coffee/Tea
1. 309 Coffee
2. HTeaO
3. Lamppost Coffee

Best Happy Hour
1. El Monumento
2. The Golden Rule
3. Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill

Best Margarita
1. El Monumento
2. Dos Salsas
3. Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill

Best Wine
1. Körk Wine Bar
2. Georgetown Winery
3. Grape Creek Winery

Best Beer
1. Rentsch Brewery
2. Mesquite Creek Outfitters
3. 600 Degrees Pizzeria

Best Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Hat Creek Burger Company
2. Chick-Fil-A
3. Dale’s Essenhaus

Best Boutique
1. BiG Cafe and Shop – Brookwood in Georgetown
Georgetown
2. Lark & Owl Booksellers
3. The Escape Fine Crafts & Gifts

Best Florist
1. The Flower Box
2. H-E-B Blooms, Williams Drive
3. A Matter of Taste Florist

Best Gift/Specialty Store
1. BiG Cafe and Shop – Brookwood in
Georgetown
2. Lark & Owl Booksellers
3. The Escape Fine Crafts and Gifts

Best Women’s Hair Cut
1. Posh Salon
2. Grow Salon + Wine Bar
3. Razmataz Salon

Best Men’s Hair Cut
1. Georgetown Barbershop
2. Papa Frank’s Hair Designs
3. Dapper Barber Shop

Best Spa
1. Renew Med Spa
2. Bespoke Medical Aesthetics & Wellness
3. Spa Luxe

Best Bank/Credit Union
1. First Texas Bank
2. A+ Federal Credit Union
3. Chase Bank

Best Vehicle Repair
1. Gene’s Auto Repair & Service Center
2. Christian Brothers Automotive Georgetown
3. Georgetown Interstate Transmission & Auto Repair

Best Computer Repair
1. A-1 Smartphone & Tablet Repair
2. Click Computers
3. Best Buy

Best Doctor/Dentist
1. Monica Goldenberg, DDS, MS
2. Kelly Gonzales, DDS
3. Paul A. Berg, MD

Best Medical/Dental Facility
1. Smile Doctors Orthodontics
2. Star Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
3. RR Dentistry

Best Veterinary/Pet Services
1. Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
2. Zoot Pet Hospital + Luxury Boarding
3. Animal Hospital of Georgetown

Best Home/Appliance Repair
1. Alpha Omega Appliance Services
2. Georgetown Air Conditioning & Heating
3. GTX Plumbing

Best Yard Services
1. American Irrigation Repair, LLC
2. Felix Landscaping
3. TCB Quality Landscaping, Inc.

Best Office Services/Printer
1. Roberts Printing Company
2. D&L Printing
3. Minuteman Press

Best Dry Cleaner
1. Bell Embroidery & Alterations & Tuxedo Rentals & Cleaners
2. Rick’s Cleaners
3. Jack Brown Cleaners, Williams Drive

Best Hotel/Inn/Bed & Breakfast
1. Sheraton Austin Georgetown
Hotel & Conference Center
2. San Gabriel House Bed & Breakfast
3. Scurlock Farms

Best Photographer/Videographer
1. Ron Parks Photography
2. Rudy Ximenez – RSX Studios
3. My Sweet Pea Photography

Best Real Estate Agency/Group
1. Keller Williams Realty Lone Star
2. Century 21 Hellmann Stribling
3. The Stacy Group, LLC

Best Real Estate Individual Agent
1.Tom Catlin
2. Monica Atherton
3. Caitlin McLean

Best Meeting/Event Venue
1. Georgetown Public Library
2. Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
3. Reunion Ranch

Best Wedding Venue
1. Wish Well House
2. Garey House
3. Reunion Ranch

Best Live Entertainment
1. The Georgetown Palace Theatre
2. Barrels & Amps
3. Dale’s Essenhaus

Best Date Spot
1. The Golden Rule
2. Wildfire
3. City Post

Best Place to Take Kids
1. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
2. San Gabriel Park
3. Garey Park

Best Place to View Art
1. Georgetown Art Center
2. Georgetown Public Library
3. The Escape Fine Crafts & Gifts

Best Place to Volunteer/Give
1. The Caring Place
2. R.O.C.K. – Ride On Center for Kids
3. BiG Cafe and Shop – Brookwood in Georgetown

 

**This Best of Georgetown contest is administered by the City of Georgetown. Please note that we do not ask winners to purchase their awards. Should you have any questions, please contact cvb@georgetown.org or call at 512-930-3545.**

Fiesta Georgetown

georgetown fiesta logoThe 2022 Fiesta Georgetown was On Saturday, October 1 from noon till 4 p.m. Check back soon for the 2023 Fiesta Georgetown date.

“Fiesta Georgetown’s purpose is to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Hispanic/ Latinx community,” the organizers said. “We invite everyone to come and share in this festive celebration of music, food, art, and dance. ”

 

 

Seventh Annual Field of Honor

flags field of honor

Hosted by THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN, TX FOUNDATION, the Field of Honor® is a dramatic, emotion-filled display of over 1,200+ full-size, 3′ x 5′ US flags, that honors and benefits military (past and present) and first responders. The Rotary Club of Georgetown’s signature event will take your breath away as the flags wave in unison. Each flag is available for purchase and dedication in honor of veterans, active or reserve duty military, first responders, K9 Units, and Equestrian heroes! Flags can also be designated to the POW/MIA section of the field or you can “Adopt a Hero.” This dramatic tribute exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” on the part of our heroes. It is FREE to visit the Field of Honor® that is open to all 24/7 throughout the week of the event.

Flags can be purchased and dedicated for a donation of $45 each. Reposted flags in perfect condition are $20 each. Pick up your flag(s) during designated times on the second weekend, or they can be shipped for you for $10 per flag. If you wish to ship your flag(s), be sure to designate them as such at the time of purchase.

Remember that repost flags must be in perfect condition to be flown on the field. They must be inspected at the field prior to being posted. A new dedication tag is created with an updated location on the field so it can be easily found.

NEW THIS YEAR! Bring a laminated 5 x 7 photo of your hero for each flag purchased. Our docents will attach your photo(s) to your flag(s) at no charge. You may also include a story on the back of the photo about your hero so that visitors can read a bit about them and feel the gratitude for their service.

For the full schedule of events and information on how to purchase a flag, please go to: https://georgetowntxfieldofhonor.org/

The field is open 24/7 from November 4-12.

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The Annual Lighting of the Square | Downtown Holiday Lights

lighting of the squareKick-off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Square, traditionally held at 5:30 p.m. the Friday after Thanksgiving!

Come sing along with the Uptown Carolers and see the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas all lit up for the Holidays! The downtown holiday lights will remain lit every evening through January 1.

This is a free event. For more information, email cvb@georgetown.org or call 512-930-3545.

The event location is 103 West Seventh Street.

Free parking lots are located at:

  • Fifth Street and Austin Avenue
  • Sixth and Main Streets
  • Seventh and Rock Streets
  • Tenth and Main Streets
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and Seventh Streets
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and Eighth Streets
  • Parking garage located at Fourth and Rock Streets

42nd Annual Christmas Stroll

santa at christmas stroll

Come to the 41st Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 1 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on the Downtown Square!

For the complete schedule and more information, please go to thegeorgetownsquare.com/Christmas-Stroll—Guests.html.

Sponsored by the Downtown Georgetown Association.

 

 

Hype For The Holidays | Teen Holiday Party

Hype-for-the-HolidaysGet HYPE for the Holidays!

Teens ages 12-15 are invited to a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 20 from 1:15-4:30 p.m. The party will include pizza, drinks, snacks, video games, a basketball shootout, music, door prizes and more!

This event is free with a Georgetown Recreation Center Membership or $5 for a day pass. For more information, please go to parks.georgetown.org/hype-for-the-holidays.

2024 Red Poppy Festival

 

Red Poppy Logo

April 26-28, 2024

The fun starts blooming on Friday evening when artisans set up their wares, fresh smells waft from food vendors and live music takes center stage.

The festival really blossoms on Saturday when it kicks off with the Poppy Parade and Car Show. Once the engines turn off, the day is yours to make. Kids can get crafts at the Fun Zone and everyone can feast their senses on fine arts, tasty treats and toe-tapping tunes.

The Red Poppy Festival has hosted a who’s who of artists and bands throughout the last few decades and this year promises to be better than ever. With live performances, all three stages will be heating up and turning out the good time vibes.

Friday | 6-9 p.m.

Saturday | 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For the full schedule and complete details, please go to: RedPoppyFestival.com

Free Admission & All concerts are free! No tickets needed.

Sertoma’s 40th annual 4th of July in San Gabriel Park

People looking at fireworks in honor of Independence Day

The 40th annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration and fireworks display will be held at San Gabriel Park Tuesday, July 4. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club with assistance from the City of Georgetown.

Activities begin at 11 a.m. at San Gabriel Park and will include live entertainment starting at noon. The festival also includes arts and crafts vendors, food vendors including a beer and wine vendor, a petting zoo, classic and antique cars, games, and rides for children and adults. The event concludes with a fireworks show at about 9:30 p.m.

Admission to the event is free; however, there are fees for some activities.

“The Sertoma Club of Georgetown and the City of Georgetown invite you to join us in the beautiful San Gabriel Park located on the San Gabriel River,” Sertoma Club President Bill George said. “This year’s 40th celebration sponsored by Sertoma is partnering with FREEDOM FUN to bring you new and exciting experiences in games, a petting farm, train rides, and many activities, plus more and affordable pricing in wrist bands and individual rides. With an increase in the number of food and craft vendors, we have something for everyone. Classic car displays and other, new items to be announced. Our stage will have entertainment after our kids’ parade starting at 11 a.m. Bring your chairs, enjoy the fun, and stay for the fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.”

Hometown parade

The July 4th Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park begins at 11 a.m. at the low water crossing near the College Street bridge and ends at the large pavilion. Participants should gather at 10:30 a.m. at the low water crossing. Kids are encouraged to decorate their wagons or bicycles for the parade. Motorized vehicles and pets are not permitted in the parade. The annual parade is sponsored by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and will feature Miss Georgetown.

The fireworks display begins at about 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from the McMaster Athletic Fields on North College Street. Fireworks can be viewed from San Gabriel Park, VFW Park, and other areas in Georgetown. The best entrance to San Gabriel Park for the event is via Morrow Street on North Austin Avenue. Please do not bring dogs to the fireworks show.

Parking

There is limited parking in San Gabriel Park. Attendees also are encouraged to park at Georgetown High School and carpool to San Gabriel Park. Limited handicapped parking is available in the designated area on the south side of San Gabriel Park.

Both the McMaster Fields parking lot and the Parks and Recreation Administration parking lot at North College Street and W.L. Walden Drive will be closed on July 4 due to their proximity to the fireworks fall zone.

College Street and McMaster Fields closure

Due to the fireworks fall zone, North College Street will be closed from about 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, between the traffic circle and Holly Street. Parking, standing, or sitting along that segment of North College Street will not be permitted during this time.

The McMaster Athletic Fields will be closed all day Tuesday, July 4.

For more information, please go to: georgetown4th.org