Events
BY KATLYNN FOX
BY GRACIE WARHURST
Female country duo Maddie and Tae will perform as the headlining act at the Red Poppy Festival on April 25, according to a Jan. 30 news release from the city of Georgetown. They will perform Saturday night following country music singer and songwriter Jade Eagleson. Learn more Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival will bring together live music, entertainment, family activi- ties, food and over 150 artisan vendors April 24-26. This is the festival’s 27th year. Also included in the weekend’s lineup are the following events, according to the release: Maddie and Tae to headline Red Poppy Festival
bubbles, sports games and relays to Woodlake Park. Attendees can enjoy lawn games, music and giveaways. • March 11, 4-6 p.m. • Free (admission)
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Amplify WilCo Day The third annual event will bene t over 90 nonpro ts serving Williamson County. The day of giving is hosted by I Live Here I Give Here. Residents can make early donations leading up to the event, which will contribute to the day’s overall total. • March 4, 6 p.m.-March 5, 6 p.m. • Donations starting at $5 • www.amplifyatx.org/info/amplifywilco Water Conservation Expo The city of Georgetown invites residents to the fourth annual expo for the opportunity to learn about water conservation and native landscaping. Residents can explore exhibits, hear from water experts, see live demonstrations and learn how to implement conservation strategies at home. • March 7, 9 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov/utilities/water Rec on the Go Georgetown Parks and Recreation will bring a lineup of free activities, such as obstacle courses, hula hoops,
• 249 Wildwood Drive, Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
State of our City Georgetown will host the seventh annual address showcasing city projects and programs. The event will feature presentations from the mayor and city manager. Sta and consultants will also have booths and engagement opportunities. • March 12, 5-7 p.m. (open house), 6:30-8 p.m. (presentation) • Free (admission) • 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov Texas Photography Festival The annual festival will feature 10 images from 12 selected photographers. The photos will be displayed inside participating businesses. The event will include photo walks, educational workshops, a keynote speaker and networking opportunities. • March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission), $35 (educational workshops) • Downtown Georgetown • www.thetexasphotographyfestival.com
Royal Tea Party Children are invited to participate in a whimsical gathering at Garey House. The party will include snacks, crafts and more. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their royal out ts. • March 8, 2-4 p.m.
Georgetown’s annual Red Poppy Festival includes a parade, car show, concerts, vendors and family-friendly activities.
• $15 (per child), free (adults) • 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
• Musical act Dysfunkshun Junkshun, evening of April 24 • The Red Poppy Parade, 10 a.m. April 25 • A car show, 11 a.m. April 25 • The Red Poppy Pet Parade, 11:30 a.m. April 26
One more thing The 2026 Red Poppy Festival poster will be on sale for $5 at the Visitors Center starting April 1. It features work from Georgetown-based artist Luke Smith.
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