25th Annual Celebration of Georgetown's Red Poppies

2024 RED POPPY FESTIVAL APRIL 26-28

In 2000, the May Fair drew residents to the Square during a one-day gathering that celebrated Georgetown’s famous red poppies. Today, the event has blossomed into the Red Poppy Festival, a three-day extravaganza that captivates locals and out-of-towners alike. “It’s exciting to see how much it has grown over time,” says Kim McAuliffe, the city’s Downtown and Tourism director. “It’s [an annual event] the community rallies around and loves.”

For the festival’s 25th year, visitors can look forward to 100+ artisan vendors, Kids Fun Zone, parades, car show, and live music, plus some secret anniversary surprises. This year, the festival will offer two food courts and shuttle locations from Georgetown and East View high schools.

Red Poppy Festival posters – featuring art by Georgetown artist Emily Latham – are available for $5 at the Visitors Center, 103 W Seventh St.

Schedule for the 2024 Red Poppy Festival

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

7PM Kick Off Concert Featuring Dysfunkshyn Junkshun

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

11:30AM Timeless HTX | Red Poppy Stage

11:30AM Elle Townley | Mayfair Stage

11:30AM Acrotex | Celebrate Stage

12:30PM Performing Arts Studio | Celebrate Stage

12:45PM Honey Made | Red Poppy Stage

1PM Mr. Thrill DJ Plus | Mayfair Stage

2PM Memphis Kee | Red Poppy Stage

2PM Georgetown Palace Theatre | Celebrate Stage

2PM Sieker Band | Mayfair Stage

3PM Car Show Awards | Red Poppy Stage

3PM Georgetown Ballet | Celebrate Stage

4PM Irish Dance Center | Celebrate Stage

5PM Arts Avenue Theater and Dance | Celebrate Stage

6PM The Walburg Boys | Red Poppy Stage

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

11AM Pet Parade

NOON Matthew Ryan Band | Red Poppy Stage

NOON Renegades | Mayfair Stage

NOON Muqabala Dancers | Celebrate Stage

1PM Aerialist Duo | Red Poppy Stage

1PM Ballet Folkorico | Celebrate Stage

2PM Anthony Garcia & Los Diablos Tejanos | Red Poppy Stage

2PM Clickety Cloggers | Celebrate Stage

3PM East View Steel Band & Jazz Ensemble | Celebrate Stage

3:30PM The Freezer Bees | Red Poppy Stage

3:45PM The Lockhearts | Mayfair Stage