Red Poppy Festival coming to Georgtown

From statesman, April 15, 2009...

Red Poppy Festival on the Square April 25-26
The red poppies are blooming in Georgetown, a sure sign of the arrival of spring and the Red Poppy Festival, celebrating its 10th year on April 25 and 26.

Music: Best known for their number one country rock hit Let Your Love Flow, the Bellamy Brothers perform in a Saturday night concert at 9 p.m. on the Square. Howard and David Bellamy had 12 number-one hits on the country charts as the most successful duo in country music in the 1980s. The next generation of Bellamys, Jesse and Noah, perform Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Other music groups on Saturday and Sunday at the festival include the Siekers, Blue Rail, Georgetown High School Jazz Band, Austin Jazz Band, and Joe McDermott. For a full schedule of events, go to RedPoppyFestival.com. There is no admission charge for any of the festival concerts.

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Red Poppy Festival Art Contest Seeks Submissions

From Georgetown City News, September 15, 2008...

Original artwork that could be featured in the official 2009 Red Poppy Festival poster is being sought by the Red Poppy Planning Committee. A panel of local artists will select the winner, which must be original and depict some facet of the Red Poppy Festival. Two-dimensional artworks in a variety of styles are welcome.

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