Red Poppy Festival

About the event

The Red Poppy Festival is Georgetown’s premier event, celebrated in the most beautiful town square in Texas. Held annually on the last full weekend of April, this FREE festival spans three days, packed with live music, diverse entertainment, and family-friendly activities, alongside a bustling array of over 100 artisan vendors. Last year's festival boasted more than 20 live performances, a dedicated Kid’s Zone, a classic Car Show, three food courts, a lively parade, roaming entertainment, and the whimsical Poppy Pupp Parade. The event has a long history, with an incredible amount of community support, last year marked the festival’s 25th year. The name ‘Red Poppy Festival’ commemorates a significant moment in Georgetown’s history; On April 25, 1990, when Georgetown earned the official title of “Red Poppy Capital of Texas,” a distinction recognized by both local residents and the Texas Legislature. For over a century, red poppies have flourished in Georgetown's streets, vacant lots, parks, and gardens. Remarkably, Georgetown is among the few places in the United States where these vibrant flowers naturally reseed themselves each year. Every April, as the red poppies burst into bloom, Georgetown celebrates their enduring beauty with the beloved Red Poppy Festival.

Dates

Apr 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM - Apr 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Texas, United States

710 S. Main St, Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States

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Red Poppy Festival Classic Car & Truck Show Application

Deadline: Apr 11, 2026

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The 2026 Red Poppy Festival Classic Car & Truck Show will be held on April 26. To enter this classic car and truck show vehicles must be from 1991 or earlier. Awards will go to the Top 5, with an additional award for Best Overall, Mayor's Choice, Police Chief's Choice, Fire Chief's Choice, and Crowd Favorite. There will not be vehicle classes, meaning the best vehicles will be recognized regardless of make, model, and year. Cars will be displayed on the most beautiful town square in Texas!

To register, fill out the registration form and submit your payment prior to April 11, 2026. Registrations will not be accepted after April 11, 2026. Registrants will receive a Car Show T- Shirt. There will not be day of registration and registration is limited to 75 vehicles. The show has filled up the last couple of years, so act fast! There will be no refunds - this is a rain or shine event.

Check-in will be at Williams Elementary School, located at the Georgetown ISD Hammerlun Center, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Vehicles must enter at E. University and Ash Street. Caravan line up assigned on a first-come, first-served basis at day of check-in. Participants wanting to park together must check in together. All cars will follow the parade to the square at 9:45 a.m. and will not follow the entire parade route. Vehicles are allowed to enter the square only by parade caravan. All vehicles must be able to drive approximately 7 blocks to the square: no trailer queens, please. Neither you nor your friends will be able to hold spots for friends who have not checked in. All vehicles are required to stay in their spots until 3:15 p.m.

Trophy presentation will be at 3 p.m. LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE MAIN STAGE, and the winning vehicles must be present to win. This is a judged show. For more information, call Isaac Conde at 512-930-8149 or email him at isaac.conde@georgetown.org.

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