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Big GeorgeFest Weekend Set

    The 124th edition of Eustis’ celebration of George Washington’s Birthday, ‘GeorgeFest’ is in full swing and heading into its big final weekend. Activities throughout the week are leading up to Saturday’s big finale with several days of fun remaining.
   The theme of this year’s event is ‘Camp GeorgeFest’, which falls in line with the event’s outdoor-themed activities that have included a fishing tournament.
   Hosted in partnership by the City of Eustis and the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, GeorgeFest is Eustis’ largest community event of the year, and the longest-running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the nation. The event continues to grow, and this year again includes a multi-day carnival downtown, multiple live performances, a big fireworks show, and of course the annual parade on Bay Street.
   So far this year, the event has seen a fishing tournament, ice cream social, a bicycle parade, and a Little Miss Eustis contest all take center stage. Here’s a breakdown of what is still to come:
Thursday:
- Carnival 5-10 p.m.
- Esh x Schief - 5:30 p.m. at Bandshell
- Sunset Sounds with Jacquie Roar - 7 p.m. at bandshell
Friday:
- Carnival 5-10 p .m.
- Live Broadcast of 104.1 Jim Colbert Show - 3-7 p.m. in Ferran Park
- Food and Craft Vendors - 5-10 p.m. in Ferran Park
- Live Music - 5-9 p.m. at Pocket Park across from Bay Pharmacy
- Now That’s Blue - 7 p.m. at Ferran Park
- Jacquie Roar - 7:15 p.m. at Pocket Park
- The Shaelynn Band - 5:30 p.m. at bandshell
- Mac McAnally In Concert - 8 p.m. at bandshell
Saturday:
- Humane Society Dog Jog on Bay Street - 9 a.m.
- GeorgeFest Parade on Bay Street - 10 a.m.
- Food and Craft Vendors 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in Ferran Park
- Carnival noon - 11 p.m.
- Jacquie Roar - 12:30 p.m. at bandshell
- Now That’s Blue - 1, 3 and 5 p.m. in Ferran Park
- Stee - 2 p.m. at Bandshell
- Kristopher James Band - 3:30 p.m. at bandshell
- Whosoever South - 5:30 p.m. at bandshell
- Allen Stone - 7:30 p.m. at bandshell
- Grand Finale Fireworks - 9 p.m. at Ferran Park.
   To learn more, visit eustis.org or eustischamber.com.