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06/17/2024

Happy National Mascot Day to the best mascot around: The Captain! 🏴‍☠️💛

06/12/2024

🎉Celebrate in June 14-15 👉 https://georgetown.org/2024/05/17/juneteenth-celebration-in-georgetown-2/

🎵 June 14: Live music with Mega’Tune 6-8 p.m., 808 MLK Jr. St.

🎙️ 🎹 June 15: Parade, program, and festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Center with music, dance performance, children’s activities, and food & vendor booths

June: Juneteenth photo exhibit at Georgetown Public Library

ℹ️ City facility closure info: https://georgetown.org/2024/05/17/city-facility-closures-june-19-2/

06/11/2024

✨Our Summer Workshop Series is now open for registration!! ✨ Join four amazing artists over four weeks to try out four mediums!

🎨View all information or register now on our site! (https://artcenter.georgetown.org/workshops-and-masterclasses-at-the-gac/)

06/11/2024

🖼️The Georgetown Art Center has a beautiful new exhibit, “Three Hands Round,” on display until July 7th! 🎨🖌️ It’s a must see, and entry is free! 🆓 Swing by next time you’re in downtown.

❤️📍816 S Main St
⌛️Tuesday-Friday | 10am-6pm
Saturday | 11am-6pm
Sunday | 1-5pm

06/10/2024

✨You can still grab your 2024 Red Poppy Festival merchandise at the Visitors Center!👀

06/07/2024

06/07/2024

Need a summer trip? ☀️🏞️ Check out Texas Tasty's picturesque Georgetown itinerary in their new article! 🍽️

Discover the charm of Georgetown with our guide featuring luxurious stays, delectable dining, captivating art exhibits, and outdoor adventures

06/06/2024

Be sure to checkout the amazing new exhibit, Three Hands Round, at the Georgetown Art Center! 🎨🖌️ Opening this weekend!✨

🎨Opening Reception | Saturday June 8th, 4-6pm
👩‍🎨Artist Talk | Sunday June 9th, 2pm

✨Our next Exhibit is here! Join us this weekend to celebrate the opening of Three Hands Round!! ✨

🎨Opening Reception | Saturday June 8th, 4-6pm
👩‍🎨Artist Talk | Sunday June 9th, 2pm

06/05/2024

🔥 The 5th Annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl is coming in hot with a NEW sponsorship opportunity.🍺 As a Cider Sponsor, you'll have the chance to showcase your business by providing items to be placed in the 600 attendee bags! 🛍️ Sign up at https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/beercrawl/!

06/04/2024

The Call for Entries for the Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour is now open!

Visit the website to apply: https://arts.georgetown.org/2023-2024-annual-georgetown-sculpture-tour/

Image in graphic: Circular Reflect by Scott Shubin; photo by Rudy Ximenez

06/03/2024

🔥 Get ready for 2024 Blazin' Beer Crawl on August 3rd! 🍺 Tickets are on sale NOW! 🎟️ The temps may be hot, but the beer will be cold. 😎 To secure your tickets and see all event details, https://ow.ly/2pox50S6Qta 🔗
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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...

05/30/2024

🌸Reflecting back on how incredible the 2024 Spring Art Stroll was! 🎨The Autumn Art Stroll and South Main Arts Festival will happen in October! 🍁

‼️Applications for the 2024 South Main Arts Festival are open NOW and will close June 30th.
📆Autumn Art Stroll | October 17
🗓️South Main Arts Festival | October 19
🔗Checkout all of the amazing art events happening https://arts.georgetown.org/arts-calendar/

Arts & Culture in Georgetown, Texas

05/27/2024

🦅 We hope you have a safe ! Thank you to those who sacrificed it all to protect us.
☝️ Remember City offices and facilities are closed in observance of the holiday.
🇺🇸Ceremony at 9:30AM in Sun City
ℹ️ https://georgetown.org/2024/05/03/memorial-day-closings-ceremony-may-27/

05/24/2024

Meet Jeannie and Danni! 👋The dynamic duo behind the charming San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast. 🏡✨

Originally built in 1900 for the president of Southwestern University, Dr. Robert Hyer, the house was reconstructed in 1919 after a fire in 1918. Jeannie, who had admired the house since childhood, along with her husband, purchased and modernized the property. Dani, on the hunt for her own B&B, crossed paths with Jeannie, and the rest is history! 🏡

San Gabriel House offers six themed rooms, a delicious breakfast, and picturesque views for your stay. 🛏️🥐 The venue is also perfect for weddings and special events. 🎉

For more information! https://www.sangabrielhouse.com/

05/23/2024

Hello Taunya! General Manager of Inner Space Caverns, Taunya has navigated the depths of this ancient 20 million-year-old+ cave system for nearly two decades! 🦇 Discovered in 1963 while the Texas Highway Department was drilling along i35, Inner Space has since enchanted millions of visitors, including celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Cage, and most recently Elijah Wood! 🎥✨

Be sure to include this hidden gem (literally) on your Georgetown to-do list as it's an absolute must-see, with tours tailored for all ages and adventure styles! 🗺️

For more details and to secure your tickets: https://innerspacecavern.com/ 🎟️
Inner Space Cavern

05/22/2024

Hi Terri! By day, Terri manages a bustling short-term rental, and by night, she takes the stage as a literal rockstar. 🎸The Harty House, honoring its original owners from the early 1920s, is located on a picturesque corner lot just off the Georgetown square.

As one of the first Airbnbs in Georgetown, it has welcomed guests for over 7 years from both nearby and distant places, including Austria and Sweden. Terri loves the close-knit community of Old Town Georgetown, and her guests do too--they keep coming back! ✨

Next time you're in Georgetown and need a cozy place to stay, check out the Harty House.🏚️
🔗 https://ow.ly/rgvi50RO8KF

05/21/2024

Meet Jon & Jonni! 🍑🌳 From finance to farming, this husband-and-wife duo has cultivated Sweet Eats Fruit Farm into an outdoor haven for families in Georgetown. Whether you're picking fruit, feeding baby farm animals, or simply enjoying the seasonal air, there's truly something here for everyone to enjoy. 🥰

Jon's passion for fruit and entrepreneurial spirit launched Sweet Eats, but the team's dedication to innovation turned it into what Jon calls a "Farm-themed amusement park."🎢 Jonni loves seeing families make memories at Sweet Eats and feels proud watching their employees continue to thrive and grow.

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is gearing up for a new adventure as they shift gears to focus on Christmas trees in the near future. 🎄 Stay tuned and see link for everything Sweet Eats! 🔗🍎
https://ow.ly/H2F650RO8M1

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

05/20/2024

This , let's celebrate how travel in Texas powers our economy, elevating the quality of life for Texans and creating memorable experiences for all. Here’s how and why travel works for Texas 👇
✈ $94.8B spent by travelers in Texas in 2023, resulting in a $193.8B economic impact
⌚ That’s equal to $180,365 spent per minute
💼 1.3M jobs in Texas are supported by travel and tourism
💵 $9B in tax revenue generated last year by travel in Texas

The travel industry plays a pivotal role in the Texas economy. Join us in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week by supporting our mission to strengthen travel across Texas!

View more travel facts on our website: https://conta.cc/3WFIepM

05/20/2024

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! ✨ Tourism plays a huge part here in Georgetown, so we are celebrating BIG! ❤️ This week we will be highlighting some tourism partners who call this great place home, and showing appreciation for those who work in the travel and tourism sector. 🫶🏻

🎡Stop by and see us for a chance to win a wheel item
‼️To enter to win the Georgetown Goodie Giveaway follow these steps:
📲Follow us
👍Like this post
🏷️ Comment on this post!
We will be picking a winner this Friday 5/24 by 5pm. 👀

05/15/2024

05/14/2024

Be sure to checkout our newest mural next time you’re on the square! 💕

05/14/2024

Happy National Buttermilk Biscuit Day! Be sure to celebrate accordingly and enjoy some warm biscuits on this MONUMENTal day... 👀🥐😋

🗺️ The Monument Cafe

05/10/2024

Check out Georgetown's feature in "The Scout Guide Austin" 🌟 Explore their curated picks for an unforgettable and picturesque weekend in The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. 😍

*Side note: this map is so cute*

🔗For the full article: https://ow.ly/62nh50RzPij

05/09/2024

Rain may have dampened our Sunday plans for Red Poppy Festival, but it hasn't washed away the chance to snag some vibrant festival t-shirts and merch! 👕😎

💸For sale at the Visitor Center
⏲️open Mon-Sat | 10am-5pm & Sun | 1-5pm

05/08/2024

It’s a coffee and crepes kind of morning…😋☕️🥐

has all the vibes, and you can sip while you shop!🪴

05/06/2024

Attention Artists! The call for artist booth proposals for the 3rd annual South Main Arts Festival is open!

Deadline for submissions is June 30; the festival is October 19th!

For more info and to apply, visit https://arts.georgetown.org/southmainartfest/

05/03/2024

📣Calling all Popp Pup Parade 🐕 participants 📣

We are bummed that the Popp Pup parade was canceled this year due to ⛈️ bad weather. But our friends over at Wag Heaven are hosting a virtual pup parade 🐶 starting today! The virtual parade is open to all preregistered pup parade participants and those who had planned to attend the Red Poppy Festival. Starting today, stop by Wag Heaven through Friday, May 10, with your pup in their best parade outfits, snap a photo to share, and pick up your swag bag 🛍️!

🚧 P.S. Don't mind the construction. All of the great businesses located on Sixth and Rock streets are open! So grab your pup and head downtown for your goodie bag and a little shopping to fight off the ☔ rainy day blues.