GeorgeFest

GeorgeFest is the longest running festival celebrating George Washington’s birthday in the state of Florida and the second longest running festival in the country. Georgefest 2010 marks the 108th consecutive annual celebration in Eustis and no other city in Florida has as long-standing a tradition of a patriotic celebration in honor of America’s founding Father.

While the format for the annual celebration has changed over the years, several things remain the same. First, the festival has always attracted a crowd, and not just from those staying at the hotel. People from neighboring villages and towns would make the trip into town for the festivities. From a simple parade of bicycles and Model T’s, decorated with red, white and blue bunting, and a few other units on unpaved roads, the festival has grown in size and scope.

Now, thousands of eager and patriotic fun seekers attend the festival each year. For 108 years, the main theme has never changed- simply to have fun!

Sponsored by the Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce and their proud partner, the City of Eustis, the festival is an important piece of living, local history. The theme of this year’s festival will be “Saluting Our Heroes” in honor of all those past and present that have served and sacrificed for our Great Nation.

GeorgeFest 2010 promises to be full of fun and family entertainment, as it has been for the last 108 years! Come out and take part with pride in a triumphant celebration of our heroes, America’s founding Father, George Washington, and all that America stands for.

The heart of the festival will be located in Ferran Park, centrally located in downtown Eustis, just off Bay Street, next to lovely Lake Eustis. Live entertainment will be featured in the band shell in Ferran Park on the 26th, 27th and 28th. The celebration will encompass much of historic downtown with patriotic storefront displays and different events happening around town. The parade, a focal point for young and old alike, residents and visitors, takes place on Saturday, February 27th at 10 AM. See the full schedule here and check for updated information at www.georgefestineustis.com

The Prince and Princess of GeorgeFest

Andy Anderson of Eustis Elementary and Courtney Rolle of Eustis Heights Elementary will be riding on the King and Queen’s float along with attending special functions and V.I.P activities. They were hand chosen by school superintendent Susan Moxley in conjunction with other school administration. Their outstanding achievement made them eligible for this new annual honor.

Andy Anderson is a well-rounded student at Eustis Elementary who has always done well academically and is selfmotivated to do so. His grades are very important to him and he just made straight “A’s” the first nine weeks of school. Andy has natural athletic ability and loves sports. His favorite sport is basketball. Andy gives 100% and is completely focused on whatever he is doing. He is always thinking ahead and anticipating what his next move will be. He possesses good sportsmanship and is always the first one to pat someone on the back when they do well. Andy considered it such an honor to be chosen as the “Prince” of “Georgefest” and he was excited and very flattered that his teachers would choose him.

Courtney Rolle was born on March 9, 1999 in Leesburg, Florida. She is the oldest daughter of Corey & Tamika Rolle. Courtney attends Eustis Heights Elementary where she is currently a fifth grade student. During her years at Eustis Heights Elementary she has excelled in her studies, has always made the honor roll and has won several writing essays. She has been nominated student of the month several times. Courtney shows leadership and is willing to go the extra mile to help other students. Her hobbies include reading, writing, playing basketball, bike riding, & spending time with her little sister (Cerina). Courtney is a member of the National Honor Society, Youth Achiever’s, D.A.R.E & Safety Patrol. She is regular attendee at church where she’s on the praise dance team and very active in the youth ministry. Courtney future goal is to complete school and attend college where she would like to study law or elementary education.

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