Whether you're a native of Georgetown, Texas, or planning a visit to the area, you should definitely make a plan to attend the Red Poppy Festival. This fun event takes place in the town square and has something for everyone. Parade with Floats and Bands One of the main events of the Red Poppy Festival is the parade, which includes bands and floats. The parade will take place on April 25 starting at 10 a.m. You'll see both the East View and Georgetown High School marching bands, color guards, and Georgettes. Every float and group of participants features the main hue of the event – red. Community and school organizations and local businesses are also included in the parade. The route includes Church Street, 9th Street, 5th Street, and Saustin Avenue. more Activities for the Kids If you're bringing kids to the Red Poppy Festival, they'll have a number of activities to enjoy throughout the event. A coloring contest happens at the event, with prizes for those who create beautiful art pieces. The Red Poppy Kid's Fun Zone is free to kids of all ages and features a large slide, an obstacle course, a bounce house, and a basketball game. For younger kids, the toddler playground is the perfect spot to spend some time. The Kid's Zone is open on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Older can also take part in the Red Poppy Bike Ride, which happens a week before the parade. It begins at Richarte High School at 8 a.m. Live Music For many attendees, live music performances are the most appealing aspects of the annual festival. The event kicks off with a Friday night kickoff concert at 6 p.m. on April 24, featuring Tiffany Christopher and Dysfunkshun Junction. On Saturday, Tiffany Christopher will return to the stage, along with the Walburg Boys, Mega'Tune, Matthew McQueen, Dale Watson, and Mark Chesnutt. Live music performances on Sunday will include those by Chris Manning & the Southbound Drifters, Eric Hanke, and Angelyn & Blind Innocence. Other Fun Happenings Along with the live music, parade, and kid-themed activities, the Red Poppy Festival hosts a number of other happenings. The car show features vehicles from 1991 and earlier, all displayed in the town square. Each of the cars and trucks in the show is eligible to win an award, with options including Best Overall and the top 10. In the booths, you can shop for handcrafted pieces from local artisans, including jewelry, art pieces, furniture, home decor, and more. A cooking competition celebrates all things related to the Red Poppy Festival and is open to cooks, bakers, and chefs of all backgrounds and skill levels. You can win a prize in either of the two categories – sweet or savory. You can take part in the parade, classic car show, live music, or children's areas when you attend the upcoming Red Poppy Festival. It's a tradition among Georgetown locals and visitors, making it one of the most well-attended events of the year. Image courtesy of pixabay.com
Whether you live in Georgetown, Texas, or are visiting, if you're in the mood for Mexican food, you should check out one of the area's many outstanding Mexican restaurants. From tacos to burritos and everything in between, you'll find several delectable dishes. Here are four Georgetown restaurants serving up delicious Mexican food. Dos Salsas Since 1999, the family-owned and operated Dos Salsas has been serving up Georgetown diners' favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Every meal is prepared with the freshest high-quality ingredients and the restaurant's secret spices. Start your meal with some nachos, stuffed jalapenos, or taquitos. Entrees include the steak ranchero, chicken fajitas, and enchiladas suizas. Seafood lovers will enjoy the camarones poblanos, ceviche, and pescado Monterrey. Dos Salsas also offers a kids menu for younger diners. Don't forget to order some fried ice cream, sopapillas, or flan for dessert. more Blue Corn Harvest Blue Corn Harvest serves authentic Southwestern cuisine that guests can enjoy in the charming main dining room or on a gorgeous tree-covered patio. Begin your dinner with fresh guacamole and chips, flash-fried oyster shooters, or pork taquitos for the table. House specialties include tinga chicken rellenos, heirloom ruby trout, and grilled smothered pork chop. Blue Harvest also serves a delicious selection of tacos and enchiladas filled with meat and seafood. If you're in the mood for something lighter, try the summer garden, spicy Jamaican, or crisp wedge salad. Vegetarian options include a grilled portabella plate, wild mushroom enchiladas, and sauteed spinach crispy tacos. Blue Corn Harvest's full-service bar features wine, beer, and craft cocktails. During brunch service, you can enjoy dishes such as migas, a breakfast quesadilla, or a shrimp omelet. El Monumento El Monumento serves home-style, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes using the freshest ingredients available. The dining experience is made even more authentic by the 7,700-square-foot restaurant's Mexican-inspired architecture and plants from South Texas and Mexico. Your entire dining party will enjoy sharing the Queso El Mon, guacamole, or quesadillas. Signature entrees include the grilled shrimp Zarandeado, torta Cubana, and hamburguesa. El Monumento also serves a variety of tacos and enchiladas with delectable sides like charro beans, street corn, and arroz verde. If you're in the mood for a margarita, you can choose from flavors like cucumber, jalapeno, or classic. For dessert, there's tres leche cake, key lime pie, and flan. MasFajitas As its name suggests, MasFajitas specializes in delicious fajitas with ingredients like chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables. You can order an individual serving or a fajita platter for two. Shareable appetizers include pupusas, the loaded tostada, or queso blanco. MasFajitas also serves a delicious selection of tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and enchiladas. The menu also features seafood dishes like grilled catfish, shrimp diablo, and Cancun tilapia. Younger diners will enjoy the kids' menu. If you're in the mood for something sweet, try the tres leches cake, fried ice cream, or sopapillas. These are just a few of the fantastic Mexican restaurants in Georgetown. No matter which one you visit, you're sure to enjoy a delicious meal. Image courtesy of pixabay.com
Whether you live in Georgetown, Texas, or are visiting, if you enjoy a good glass of wine, you should visit one of the town's many excellent wineries. From red to white to rosé, you're sure to find a wine you'll love. Here are five wineries that you must try. Barons Creek Wine Room Located on Georgetown's historic downtown square, the charming Baron's Creek Wine Room offers visitors an impressive selection of red and white wines. If you're not sure which wine you want to try, you can order a flight that allows you to sample a little bit of everything. A selection of gourmet snacks is also available and includes meat and cheese plates, mixed nuts, chocolate-covered pretzels, and pumpkin seeds. more Enjoy it all in a spacious tasting room that features comfortable seating, a gorgeous bar, and live piano music. Be sure to stop by the Barons Creek Wine Shop for a bottle of wine to enjoy at home. Georgetown Winery At the award-winning Georgetown Winery, you'll find red, white, and sweet wines all made with California and Texas grapes at the peak of ripeness. Enjoy a glass with a cheese tray, pub mix, or spinach artichoke dip in the cozy atmosphere of the winery's 127-year-old historic building. Wine club members receive two complimentary glasses of wine a month and exclusive discounts on wine and winery merchandise. Grape Creek Vineyards Grape Creek Vineyards is located on a beautiful 100-acre Texas hill country estate complete with Tuscan villa tasting rooms and a restaurant. The winery offers three tasting options, including a guided counter tasting from a winery ambassador who will educate you on six different wines. The taste and tour package includes a tram tour of the vineyards where you'll learn about Grape Creek's history and production process. You can also schedule a private tasting that allows you to enjoy wine and cheese at your own pace. At Stout's Trattoria, the winery's restaurant, you can enjoy appetizers, pizza, and salad while taking in stunning views of the vineyards and enjoying live music. Bent Oak Winery Bent Oak Winery brings you the best wines from regions like the East Texas range, the Texas High Plains, California's Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Mountain. The winery offers two tasting options, regular and premium. The premium option includes a stemless Bent Oak wine glass to take home. At the winery's shop, you'll find glassware, gifts for wine lovers, and, of course, bottles of Bent Oak's award-winning wine. The Vineyard at Florence At The Vineyard at Florence, you'll find Texas, California, and international wines served in a gorgeous Old World Italian-inspired estate. You can dine on the estate's grounds with a bottle of wine and a chef-inspired picnic lunch. In the beautiful tasting room, enjoy a glass and a Charcuterie board. The winery also features a courtyard bar and restaurant. These are just some of the fantastic wineries in the Georgetown area. No matter which one you choose, you're sure to enjoy a delicious glass of wine. Salut! Image from pixabay.com
