Big GeorgeFest Weekend Arrives In Eustis

    The big weekend has arrived in Eustis, as this year’s GeorgeFest heads for its climax. Nearly a month of activities has led up to the arrival of a downtown carnival, a large street parade, and days of special live entertainment as the community celebrates the 121st edition of the Washington’s Birthday Festival.
   This year’s Georgefest will feature premiere entertainment from Little Texas, Friday, February 24, at 8 p.m., and Chase McDaniel on Saturday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m., free of charge at the Alice McClelland Bandshell in Ferran Park.
   On Saturday, February 25, the celebratory day will begin with a free pancake breakfast at Backfin Eatery at 9 a.m. Then head over to Bay Street to admire the Dog Jog at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Enjoy food, craft vendors, live entertainment, and the carnival throughout the day. Later in the evening, Chase McDaniel will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., followed by spectacular fireworks sponsored by Four Seasons Display, Inc. at 9 p.m.
   This year’s event also features:
• Thursday, February 23—Georgefest carnival opens—unlimited ride armbands, $20 (downtown Eustis) from 5-11 p.m.; and concert starring Nashville Comes Home–Jimmy Stanley, Ryan Nelson, and Carly Rogers (downtown Eustis) at 7 p.m.
• Friday, February 24—Georgefest Carnival (Downtown Eustis) from 5-11 p.m.; food and craft vendors (downtown Eustis and Ferran Park) from 5-10 p.m.; local entertainment (downtown Eustis) from 5-10 p.m.; featured entertainment—Little Texas (Alice McClelland Bandshell) at 8 p.m.
   To learn more, visit www.eustis.org.