Georgetown Scraps Annual Red Poppy Festival

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The 21st annual Red Poppy Festival, which had previously been rescheduled from April to October, has been officially canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We reluctantly canceled ‘POPPtober Fest’ out of an abundance of caution for public safety. It was clear we really had no choice,” Mayor Dale Ross said. “We’re looking forward to the best Red Poppy Festival ever in April 2021.”

Next year’s festival is scheduled for April 23 to 25.

City Council also reaffirmed its commitment to limit outdoor gatherings to no more than ten people, which is in line with the governor’s most recent orders.  The city is exploring ways to encourage people to safely patronize businesses that remain open.  Additional opportunities for outdoor dining are also being considered.

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