Eustis celebrates George Washington’s Birthday during week-long, family-friendly Georgefest Event
- Alastair Mac
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The 2026 Georgefest, in the heart of Downtown Eustis, will feature a parade, carnival, live music, food, vendors, fireworks and much more!
Happy Birthday George! The City of Eustis will once again celebrate George Washington’s Birthday during a week-long, family-friendly event taking place February 21-28, 2026.
Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida, and is now the longest, continuously running celebration of its kind in the entire United States.
Featuring a parade, carnival rides and games, together with a bass tournament, a dog jog, contests, vendors, and awesome live entertainment, thousands of locals and visitors from throughout the state and more are expected to descend on Eustis for the festival.
Headline entrainment this year features industry legends like country music artist Mac McAnally, soul/R&B luminary Allen Stone and proud Southern country boy Will Moseley.
The popular Georgefest Carnival will be kick off this year's event, taking place throughout the festival from February 21-28, 2026.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Will Moseley Music will perform on the historic bandshell stage for the Kick-Off Concert in the Park.
Will Moseley Music hails from small-town South Georgia, where he built his career the old-fashioned way—singing country music in bars and honing his sound night after night. A proud Southern country boy with a true grassroots start, his following has continued to grow alongside the release of new music that blends nostalgia with a down-to-earth Southern charm.
The 6th Annual Georgefest Bass Fishing Tournament will then take place on Sunday, February 22 on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Mac McInaly will then take to the stage on Friday, February 27, 2026, Mac is an award-winning, Grammy nominated Country Music artist. Now, with his new “Once in a Lifetime” album, Mac McAnally is indeed doing something he’s never done before – pulling together 12 songs from different decades and musical directions.
The Georgefest Grand Parade will be held Saturday, February 28 at 10 am. Heading North on Bay Street beginning at Badger Avenue we do expect heavy traffic and expect delays in the Downtown area, so arrive early and enjoy the pre-parade strolling entertainment.
Allen Stone will close out this year's festival on Saturday, February 28 on the bandshells stage in Ferran Park.
Stone, a soul/R&B luminary, who has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following. Alongside his prolific touring schedule, Stone has graced national television screens and mentored on ABC's American Idol, underscoring his esteemed position in the music realm.
Georgefest fireworks will then close out this years event with a bang!
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.
It all started on February 22, 1902 when Eustis citizens and businesses held an event in the Ocklawaha Hotel (a hotel that was located in Downtown Eustis) in appreciation of the winter visitors. The celebration portrayed historic events from Florida's past. February 22 is also the date of when George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born. Taking that into consideration, they started calling the event, "George Washington's Birthday Celebration."
Over the years, this event has since grown to include a large parade, concerts, a carnival, fireworks, and more and features a new modern name, "Georgefest."
The annual Georgefest Parade is a longstanding tradition in Lake County and one of the largest parades in Central Florida.
For more information: https://www.eustis.org/Residents/Georgefest#section-1
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