The Field of Honor® 2026 Activity and Event Schedule  

FIELD OF HONOR® ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EXHIBIT TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11!

WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS 9/11 “NEVER FORGET” MOBILE EXHIBIT!

Tours will be given by actual firefighters that experienced 9/11 firsthand! Nov. 7 – Nov. 12: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. NOTE THAT TOURS WILL BE DEDICATED TO YOUTH DURING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VISIT THE SALES TENT: Purchase and Dedicate New Flags for your Heroes; Buy new and pre-flown flags to take home; Repost flags, and buy great SWAG!

Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 14: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 15: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

DONATE TO THE BLUE SANTA TOY DRIVE IN THE SALES TENT AND THE EVENT TENT

 All week! Donate a new toy or gift card during open hours! Patriotic Santa and Mrs. Claus may be there to accept your gifts! 

STAND ON THE OBSERVATION DECK

View the dramatic flag display and take photos and videos from 16’ above the field!

Nov. 7 to 14 – Open 24/7

Nov. 15 – Open Until 5:00 p.m.

SEE THE PAINTED FLAG ON THE FIELD BELOW THE OBSERVATION DECK

Nov. 7 – 15, 24/7

VISIT THE DEAR HERO STATION

Write uplifting letters to military and first responder heroes! Military letters are given to veterans that go on Honor Flights. First responder letters are given to the leadership of each department to provide to their officers, EMS teams, etc.
Nov. 7, 8, and 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m. – noon

SEE THE DEDICATED FLAGS TO OUR FALLEN HEROES IN IRAN WAR AROUND THE PAINTED FLAG

All week of the Field of Honor®. See the photos and read the stories of these fallen heroes that paid the ultimate price for our country.

THE ROTARY CLUB’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MOBILE EXHIBIT will be staffed to provide tours on 11/7 and 8, 11/11, and 11/13 and 14. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIESEnjoy a special ceremony honoring veteran or first responder recipients of a Quilt of Valor presented by Poppy’s Quilt of Valor. All are welcome! CLICK HERE to nominate your hero to receive a quilt. Be sure to indicate that you are nominating your hero through Poppy’s Quilt of Valor. In Georgetown, TX.  All are welcome to attend any of the ceremonies throughout the week!!

FIELD OF HONOR® EVENTS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

• Get your taste buds ready for the first CENTRAL TEXAS CHILI COOK-OFF – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Do you or someone you know make the BEST Chili? Enter your team to compete in the first annual Heroes Chili Cook-off!  CLICK HERE for more information and to register a team and/or buy wristbands for tastings!

• ANNUAL MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BIRTHDAY CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.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.

• QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIES – Multiple quilts will be presented to deserving heroes! All are welcome to attend any of the ceremonies between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

• Wander among the STATIC DISPLAYS in the parking lot provided by our Police, Fire, Sheriff, EMS, Fort Hood, and others: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Don’t miss the exciting WILCO SHERIFF’S DEPT. K9 UNIT DEMOS and visit their information booth! K9 Demos are at12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The info booth will be available 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Attend the spectacular OPENING CEREMONY with the amazing Parade of Colors, thrilling Flyovers, and a dynamic Keynote Speaker: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

• QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIES – Multiple quilts will be presented to deserving heroes! All are welcome to attend any of the ceremonies between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.

• They’re back! The CENTRAL TEXAS PHILHARMONIC STARS, STRIPES and SYMPHONY concert will provide an inspiring evening of music, unity, and community as they join forces with the CTP Youth Orchestra for a special side-by-side performance! This meaningful concert will honor the service and sacrifice of America’s Veteran at the Klett Performing Arts Center – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tickets are available at the Field of Honor® or click HERE now.) Plan to attend this patriotic concert right down the street from the Field of Honor®!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

• GISD SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

• Participate in the moving FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY to honorably retire Old Glory – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your flags that are ready to be retired at this meaningful ceremony.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

• GISD SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

• Free Screening and Discussion of the APACHE BLUES: WELCOME HOME DOCUMENTARY – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Filmmakers Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet set out to talk with Vietnam veterans in the hope of learning more about a war that happened before they were born. Thinking this will be an exercise in education, they soon realize it may be even more important for the veterans. This realization turns a quick trip of discovery into a 30,000 mile, multi-year journey into these veterans’ lives, revealing the healing power speaking about their experiences, both overseas and back home, had for them and their families. All are welcome to attend this screening! Meet the filmmakers and participate in the discussion.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• HOMESCHOOL STUDENT FIELD TRIPS: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Join us in celebrating our veterans on this special day! Enjoy the Devil Dog, Falcon Flight Formation Team, and other flyovers, the fabulous CTX Community Band, the awesome Sun City Sassy Ladies performance, and a great Keynote Speaker! 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONIES: Multiple quilts will be presented to deserving heroes! All are welcome to attend any of the ceremonies between 2:15 and 5:00 p.m.

• VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR PATRIOTIC CONCERT 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Top off Veterans Day by attending the inspiring patriotic concert provided by the children from Village Elementary School! All are welcome!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 

• GISD SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “BUSINESS AFTER HOURS”: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (RSVP Required on the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce website)

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

• SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: 10:00 to11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

• ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rotarians and invited guests will enjoy honoring every veteran and first responder in attendance!

• STORY TIME WITH THE CLAUS FAMILY SHARING CHRISTMAS MAGIC AND TALES FROM THE NORTH POLE.6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This delightful evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus will delight all kids and adults in attendance! Donate a new toy or gift card for the Blue Santa toy drive anytime during the Field of Honor®, especially this evening!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

• TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More information coming soon!

• FLAG PICK-UP FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASED FLAGS OR SPONSORED THE FIELD OF HONOR®: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

• FINAL FLAG PICK-UP FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASED FLAGS OR SPONSORED THE FIELD OF HONOR® :9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.