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! Saturday, Nov. 7 – Thursday, Nov. 12!

The public is welcome to take tours all day Saturday ,11/7 and Sunday, 11/8 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and after 2:30 during the week through Wednesday, 11/11.

Tours are reserved for GISD Student Field trip tours 9:30 – 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday. Homeschool tours are on Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30.

VISIT THE SALES TENT:

Purchase and Dedicate flags for your heroes that are military veterans and first responders that will fly on the Field of Honor®! Buy new and pre-flown flags to take home;

Repost flags from prior years that are in perfect condition (must be inspected and approved at the field).

Check out the SWAG table to purchase the 2026 Field of Honor® Challenge Coin and pin, caps, visors, the popular heart necklace, and now, the matching heart earrings! Ten-year sets of collector Challenge Coins will be available while supplies last… or fill in your collection from prior years (supplies are limited – get them while they last).

The Sales Tent is open during the following hours:

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.

Flags can be purchased and dedicated online NOW through November 14.

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 at the field! Patriotic Santa and Mrs. Claus may be there to accept your gifts! Santa reminds us that gratitude naturally becomes generosity. The toy drive is a tangible expression of that gratitude. His patriotic attire connects the season of giving to the spirit of service that has always defined our nation and Rotary!

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 CEREMONIES

Enjoy 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!!

The Schedule of Quilt of Valor Ceremonies is as follows:

Saturday, November 7: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8: 3:15 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11  – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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, Military, and others: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Don’t miss the exciting WILCO SHERIFF’S DEPT. K9 UNIT DEMOS and visit their information booth! K9 Demos are at 12:00 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 our dynamic Keynote Speaker, Rear Admiral Pat Hall (ret): 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 3:15 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 will be available at the Field of Honor® or click HERE to buy your tickets 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, Steve Ruh, Chief of Community Outreach and Engagement, Army Futures Command! 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.
  Join us for a gathering of business leaders to enjoy a meet and greet in the tent at the Field of Honor®! Bring a new toy or a gift card for the Blue Santa Toy Drive and network among the Chamber of Commerce members! Light refreshments will be offered. (RSVP Required on the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce website)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 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! We will also celebrate the presentation of a motorized wheelchair to a deserving veteran!

• 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: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  Join us in the Event Tent for the first annual job and resource fair to learn about local resources and job opportunities for veterans, transitioning military, their families, and the community.

• FLAG PICK-UP FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASED FLAGS OR SPONSORED THE FIELD OF HONOR®: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Docents will be available to assist you in locating and removing your flag(s). Please request assistance to remove the rebar – PLEASE DO NOT leave the exposed rebar when you remove your flag(s). If you do not want the pole, a Docent or Field Operations volunteer can assist you in removing the flag and your tag(s) from the pole. 

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.

• Docents will be available to assist you in locating and removing your flag(s). Please request assistance to remove the rebar – PLEASE DO NOT leave the exposed rebar when you remove your flag(s). If you do not want the pole, a Docent or Field Operations volunteer can assist you in removing the flag and your tag(s) from the pole.

   

• NOTE: PLEASE PICK UP THE FLAGS YOU PURCHASED OR SPONSORED THAT YOU WISH TO KEEP DURING THE ABOVE DESIGNATED TIMES – NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15.

• ANY FLAGS NOT RETRIEVED BY 3:00 p.m. ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 WILL BE CONSIDERED DONATED TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN, TX FOUNDATION AND WILL BE REMOVED AND STORED FOR RESALE THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

• FLAGS TO BE SHIPPED WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FIELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TO FOLD AND PREPARE FOR SHIPPING.

  
  ADOPT-A-HERO FLAGS WILL ALSO BE REMOVED FROM THE FIELD ON 11/14 TO PREPARE FOR DELIVERY TO THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO WHICH THEY ARE DEDICATED .