Happy Birthday George! The City of Eustis celebrates George Washington’s Birthday during a week long, family-friendly event taking place February 18-25, 2023. Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida, and is now the longest, continuously running celebration in the entire United States.

Featuring carnival rides and games, a bass tournament, Running of the Georges Race, a dog jog, parade, contests, vendors, and awesome live entertainment!

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, February 4, 2023

3 pm - George's Chili Cook-off in Ferran Park

The 8th Annual George's Chili Cook-off

Try some of the best chili in town!

Teams compete with one another for cash prizes.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

8 am – Running of the Georges 5K & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

The 8th Annual Running of the Georges 5k & 1 mile Kids Fun Run along beautiful Lake Eustis.

All proceeds go to support Eustis Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.

Click here to Register.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

4 - 7 pm – Downtown Cruise In Classic Car Show Downtown Eustis  

7 pm – Georgefest Kick-off Concert with Taylor Hicks (American Idol Winner) in Ferran Park

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Georgefest 4th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament

5:30 pm – Ice Cream Social in Ferran Park

6 pm – Gospel Concert by Southbound in Ferran Park

Monday, February 20, 2023

7 pm – Lake Concert Band in Ferran Park

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

6:30 pm – High School Jazz Ensembles Concert in Ferran Park

7 pm – Family Movie Night in Ferran Park

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

6 pm – Youth Talent Showcase in Ferran Park

7 pm – Lake Eustis Area of Chamber of Commerce Children’s Bike Parade in Ferran Park

7:30 pm – 1st Annual Georgefest History Recital in Ferran Park

Thursday, February 23, 2023

- Carnival

7:30 pm – Nashville Comes Home; a series of up and coming new country artists performing in Downtown (stage on Eustis Street).

Friday, February 24, 2023

- Carnival

5 pm – 10 pm Georgefest Vendors (Downtown & Ferran Park)

6 pm – Music on Downtown Stage

8 pm – Main Entertainment in Ferran Park

Saturday, February 25, 2023

- Carnival

10 am – Georgefest Parade (same route, Downtown Eustis, Bay Street)

10 am – 10 pm Georgefest Vendors (Downtown & Ferran Park) MUSIC ALL DAY between two stages (Downtown and the Ferran Park Bandshell)

7:30 pm - Main Entertainment in Ferran Park

9 pm – Fireworks, Downtown over Lake Eustis  

Fest Date: February 18 - 25, 2023

Location: Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL 32727 

Click here for more information.