Category: Special Events & Festivals

The Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl

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Cheers to the Blazin’ Beer Crawl! Tickets on sale now!

Buy Your Tickets Now!

The Blazin’ Beer Crawl is a self-paced walking event featuring craft beer tastings inside of our Downtown retail stores and restaurants. This year’s event will be on Saturday, August 3 from 3-6 PM. Tickets go on sale June 3. Ticket holders will receive a map of all of the participating locations and can choose which order to sample and visit merchants. Hot and spicy snacks will be available at various participating merchant locations. Restaurants will have event day specials. Food trucks will be set up for additional food options during the event.

($30) General Admission Ticket includes a keepsake tasting glass and a map of all of the participating merchants (Ticket sales are limited to ages 21 and over; identification will be verified at pickup).

($65) VIP Admission Ticket includes early entry at 2:00 PM with a special VIP reception, a keepsake tasting glass, event hat, swag bag, and a map of all of the participating merchants (Ticket sales are limited to ages 21 and over; identification will be verified at pickup).

For more information, including sponsors, please go to https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/beercrawl/. Proceeds from the event benefit the Georgetown Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program which has awarded over $650,000 in grant funds to downtown business and property owners. We ask that you kindly consider supporting this event to help ensure the beauty and architectural integrity of the historic Georgetown Square.

Georgetown Autumn Art Stroll

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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, and more. The 2024 Autumn Art Stroll will be Thursday, October 17, 4-8 p.m. Learn more about Georgetown Arts and Culture>>

 

Veterans Day Ceremony

veterans memorial wall in georgetownThe annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Georgetown is held at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive. All veterans and their families attending will be recognized, and several veterans will participate in the program.

Parking is available at the Sun City Social Center at 2 Texas Drive and across the street at the Activities Center at 1 Texas Drive. Seven hundred folding chairs will be placed at the memorial for event seating. Guests also may bring a folding chair and sit at the plaza under the trees.

The Sun City Community Association will serve refreshments on the Social Center patio after the ceremony.

The event is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the event will be held in the ballroom at the Social City Social Center, 2 Texas Drive.

More information available here.

 

Annual Field of Honor

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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.

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

 

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43rd Annual Christmas Stroll

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Come to the Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 6, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m. – 4 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.

 

 

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! The 2024 Lighting of the Square will be on November 29. The downtown holiday lights will remain lit every evening through January 1.

This is a free event. For more information, email specialevents@georgetown.org or call 512-930-6534.

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

Best of Georgetown Contest

Exciting news to announce! Starting this year, say hello to “Georgetown’s Best,” brought to you by HelloGeorgetown.com which will be taking the place of the Best of Georgetown contest. The Best of Georgetown will be discontinued by the City of Georgetown and the annual awards will instead be taking a new and exciting direction with HelloGeorgetown.com! We invite you to participate by nominating and voting in this new contest! Your involvement will play a crucial role in highlighting and celebrating the outstanding businesses in Georgetown!

The new contest will begin on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. To view more details regarding Georgetown’s Best, please visit GeorgetownsBest.com!

If you have any questions, please email hello@hellogeorgetown.com.

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

 

Shop Small Business Saturday Featuring The Annual Coffee & Cocoa Crawl

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Coffee & Cocoa tickets go on sale October 1st

Meet us in downtown Georgetown for the first annual Coffee & Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 30 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Holiday shoppers and visitors are invited to kick off the holiday season with tastings of coffee and cocoa while supporting local small businesses.

The Shop Small kick-off event will be held starting at 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Art Center, and the first 100 shoppers will receive a free canvas tote bag to use for shopping. Participating retailers and restaurants will have holiday shopping and dining specials available.

The Small Business Saturday event is co-sponsored by the Georgetown Main Street Program, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Preservation Georgetown and the Downtown Georgetown Association.

logoGet ready to hop on the caffeine train! Georgetown’s Main Street Program is back with a bang, presenting the 2nd Annual Coffee & Cocoa Crawl. From 10 in the morning till 2 in the afternoon, downtown will be buzzing with the aroma of freshly brewed goodness. Tickets are sold in advance for $20 and include a keepsake mug to remember the day, along with samples at 10 locations downtown. Only 500 tickets are up for grabs.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Georgetown Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program which has awarded over $650,000 in grant funds to downtown business and property owners. We ask that you kindly consider supporting this event to help ensure the beauty and architectural integrity of the historic Georgetown Square.