Mark your calendars for November 8 through 16 for the
2025 Field of Honor® in San Gabriel Park! 

THE FLAG AND SWAG SALES TENT WILL BE OPEN November 8 – 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  and Nov. 16, and 9:00 a.m. to noon.

REPOSTING OF FLAGS CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE FIELD DURING THE ABOVE HOURS. 

EXCITING EVENTS WILL OCCUR NOVEMBER 8 THROUGH THE 14TH. SEE BELOW FOR THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. VISIT OFTEN TO SEE MOST CURRENT SCHEDULES!

FLAG PICK-UP BEGINS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AND CONCLUDES ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 at 3:00 p.m. PURCHASED FLAGS MUST BE PICKED UP ON THESE DAYS AND DURING THE HOURS INDICATED. FLAGS NOT RETRIEVED ARE CONSIDERED DONATED BACK TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN FDN.  

* CLICK HERE to purchase and dedicate flags for your heroes online now for $45 each.

You can repost flags from prior years that are in perfect condition for $25 each. Reposted flags must be inspected and approved at the field prior to posting beginning November 8 at 9:00 a.m. Repost flags can only be done at the field; not online. 

Purchase your 2025 (and prior year as available) Field of Honor® Challenge Coins and Pins,
Caps and Visors at the Field of Honor® Sales Tent.

BELOW IS THE SCHEDULE OF THE 2025 EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR EXCITING UPDATED INFORMATION!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

FIRST DAY OPEN FOR FLAG AND SWAG SALES AND REPOSTS IN THE FLAG SALES TENT BEGINNING AT 9:00 a.m.!

The Marine Corps League will present their inspiring Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony! All who attend can enjoy a piece of cake while supplies last. Be among those who eat cake in celebration of the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday!

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

OPENING CEREMONY,  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (1330 – 1445)

Don’t miss the majestic Opening Ceremony, featuring an invocation hymn by the noted a Cappella singers, Tonal Harmony, the amazing music of the 36th Infantry Division Band of the TX National Guard, great Static Displays, fabulous Flyovers by the Devil Dog and the Falcon Flight Formation Team, the inspiring Parade of Colors, a Rifle Volley, the exciting Williamson County Sheriff’s K9 Demos, and MORE!

This year’s keynote speaker is Captain Dave Carey (ret). A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dave became a carrier-based pilot during the Vietnam War. After his plane was shot down, he was a POW for five and a half years. Read more about Captain Carey HERE.

VISIT THE ROTARY CLUB’S DISPLAYS IN THE EVENT TENT all week long from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to learn all about the services and charitable efforts provided by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, TX. 

PATRIOTIC SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS will also be at the Opening Ceremony! They will receive your donations of new unwrapped toys or gift cards for the Brown Santa Toy Drive, and will be available for pictures in Santa’s historic vintage suit as seen in Harper’s Weekly January 3, 1863! Click HERE to see the Harpers Weekly Santa patriotic suit.

THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S K9 UNIT will present three demos throughout the day at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Don’t miss seeing these wonderful K9s and their handlers and watching how they work to protect and serve our community!

MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1000 – 1400)

Enjoy a variety of impressive military and first responder static displays! 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 through FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS 

Coordinated with the Georgetown Independent School District, School Field Trips are scheduled during school hours each day, except for Veterans Day, for students to visit three educational stations at the Field of Honor®: The Historical flags of the US and Texas and the Military and First Responder flags, a presentation on the Revolution and the Civil War presented by volunteers from Field of Honor® partners, the Williamson Museum, and a dynamic, interactive panel of veterans and first responders. Additional displays and activities may be added as well. Homeschoolers will visit the field on the afternoon of Veterans Day for their field trip activities.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY, 11:00 a.m. to noon (1100 to 1200)

Join us for an emotion filled Veterans Day Ceremony! A flyover by the amazing Falcon Flight Formation Team will start the ceremony and will delight all in attendance! Enjoy the music of the Community Band of Central Texas, a moving Patriotic hymn by the notable A-capella Tonal Harmony singers, a dazzling patriotic performance by the Sun City Sassy Ladies, and the splendid background of the field of 2,000 waving flags during this meaningful ceremony. The bells will toll at 11:11 a.m. (1111) in honor of Armistice Day. We are delighted to have a great keynote speaker, Major General Scott Efflandt (ret)! An all branch cake cutting ceremony will take place immediately following the formal Veterans Day Ceremony. Cake for all – while it lasts!

QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIES  2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Poppy’s Quilt of Valor presents patriotic quilts to nominated veterans in a moving ceremony. All are welcome to attend and enjoy these special presentations. See information under “Exhibits and Activities” section below for directions on how to nominate a veteran that has not yet received a quilt. Nominations must be submitted no later than October 31 to be approved and scheduled during the Field of Honor®.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

The Rotary Club of Georgetown will host the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Chamber members and their guests should register on the Chamber website.  Rotarians, Field of Honor® sponsors and invited guests are welcome!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

The Rotary Club of Georgetown will hold a special lunch meeting at noon to honor invited veterans and first responder guests. Rotarians and their guests will enjoy the spirit of Rotary at this meeting at the Field of Honor®. All veterans and first responders in attendance will be individually recognized! 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIES  1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Poppy’s Quilt of Valor presents patriotic quilts to nominated veterans in a moving ceremony. All are welcome to attend and enjoy these special presentations. See information under “Exhibits and Activities” section below for directions on how to nominate a veteran that has not yet received a quilt. Nominations must be submitted no later than October 15 to be approved and scheduled during the Field of Honor®.

FLAG PICK-UP is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Docents will be available to help you locate and remove your flags. You are welcome to take the entire flag assembly (flag, pole, finial, and rebar) or just the flag. The rebar must be completely removed before you leave the area! Docents will help with this.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

FINAL FLAG PICK-UP is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (SEE ABOVE PICK-UP INFORMATION)

 ADDITIONAL FLAG PURCHASE INFORMATION

New flags are $45 and reposts are $25 as a donation to the Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation. The net proceeds from all flag sales will be awarded to selected nonprofit organizations that serve veteran and first responders and their families. 

Want a perfect gift for your patriotically minded family and friends for the holidays (or any time)? We will have brand new flags available at the Field of Honor® to just take home with you for a donation of $25! If you want a pole, finial and rebar, it is an additional $20. Supplies are limited. Get yours early! You can also purchase a pre-flown flag that may not be in perfect/new condition, but can be flow at your home or business during holidays. These flags are only is $10 each. Add a pole, finial and rebar for an additional $20 donation.

Remember that repost flag(s) must be in PERFECT condition and must be inspected and approved to be reposted. A flag with any frayed edges, fading, or any signs of stain or wear cannot be flown on the field. If your flag does not pass inspection, a new flag will need to be purchased to fly on the field. Flags that can be reposted will have a new dedication tag made and will be attached to the flagpole at the designated location on the field. Worn or tattered flags can be added to those that will be respectfully retired during the Flag Retirement Ceremonies held many of the evenings during the week of the Field of Honor®. The American Heritage Girls and Boy Scouts provide these respectful ceremonies.

Bring a laminated 5″ x 7″ photo of your hero(es) for whom you dedicate a flag and our docents will attach it to the flag for you at no charge. You may also want to add a short story on the back of the laminated photo about your hero! Be sure to pick up your flag, dedication tag, and photo during the times shown above. 

Pick up your flags on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or on Sunday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Docents will be available to help you find your flags(s).

NOTE: Flags not picked up by 3:00 p.m. on 11/16 become the property of the Rotary Club of Georgetown. If you cannot pick up your flags that weekend, please plan to pay for shipping at the time of purchase.

 

EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES

VISIT THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN’S INFORMATION STATION to learn about the many humanitarian and charitable initiatives and service projects this Club provides. Rotary’s motto of SERVICE ABOVE SELF is demonstrated both locally and internationally. YOU TOO CAN BE A ROTARIAN! Get information on how to become a part of this dynamic 130+ member club. By the way, it is not your grandfather’s Rotary Club anymore! We are a diverse group of dedicated people that want to make a difference by serving the needs of our community and contributing to PEACE and UNITY in the world. VISIT US at the Field of Honor® and explore our website at georgetownrotary.org. 

The Human Trafficking Awareness Mobile Exhibit will help inform families and individuals about the most prevalent criminal activity that is impacting our youth. Learn about ways to recognize the ways that traffickers are abducting youth and adults for sex trafficking, and how to avoid being a victim of this horrific crime. Visit the trailer at the posted times for an insightful tour throughout the week. Tour times will be posted at the field. The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation has undertaken this initiative by acquiring this trailer, and makes it available to organizations that want to help further the cause of raising awareness at their events. CONTACT US for more information on how to schedule the trailer. 

Visit the Rotary Club of Georgetown’s PEACE GARDEN that features a Peace Pole that helps inspire peaceful interactions and conversations. Seven Peace Gardens have already been placed in local middle schools. NINE additional GISD schools and Southwestern University will soon also have a Peace Garden, provided by the Rotary Club of Georgetown!

The “Dear Hero” Station is provided again this year by Vacation Liberty School for adults and kids of all ages to write encouraging notes to hero(es) they don’t know, but who will be delighted to receive a kind note, knowing that someone cares about them. Kids can also draw a picture or make a card. These messages will either be sent to active duty soldiers or given to local first responders along with “Adopt-a-Hero” flags. This is something the whole family can do to uplift the spirits of heroes that selflessly protect and serve, near and far.

The Painted Flag on the Field will again be at the foreground of the 16 foot Observation Deck – provided by KTEC – overlooking the entire field. Imagine the amazing photos and videos you can take!  

Quilt of Valor Ceremonies by Poppy’s Quilt of Valor will again be presented this year. Nominate a veteran that has not yet received a Quilt of Valor to participate in this emotional ceremony and to receive a quilt lovingly made by members of the Poppy’s Quilt n’ Sew group. All are welcome to participate in these ceremonies! 

Click HERE to nominate a veteran (even yourself) for a Quilt of Valor.

Be sure to name Poppy’s Quilt of Valor as the coordinating organization through whom the nomination will be processed. A patriotic quilt will presented to the nominee during a ceremony at the Field of Honor® at a scheduled time. All are welcome to attend these meaningful ceremonies!

Flag Pick Up Days and Times

PICK UP YOUR FLAGS BEGINNING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FROM 9:00 a.m. TO 3:00 p.m.!

PLEASE NOTE: FLAGS NOT RETRIEVED BY 3:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, 11/16 BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN. If you cannot arrange to pick up your flag(s), please be sure to request shipping upon checkout.