Stardew Valley's George is an elderly citizen who lives with his wife. Life isn't exactly easy for George, so it's nice if you can find some time to form a friendship with him. To help you out, we can tell you what gifts and movies he likes, along with how to complete his quests and what you need to do to trigger his heart events.
Luckily, George isn't alone. He has Stardew Valley characters, such as his wife, Evelyn, and grandson, Alex, around to keep him company. When he was a young lad, his own grandfather was a farmer, so he knows a thing or two about your profession.
Here's everything you need to know about Stardew Valley's George:
What are the best Stardew Valley George gifts?
George is one of the hardest residents to shop for because he is exceptionally picky; however, there are a couple of things he loves. For some reason, this guy loves nothing more than leaks and fried mushroom. Yes, I don't get it either, but who am I to deny an old man his favorite treats?
Don't forget, you can only give George two gifts a week, but you can give him an extra one for his birthday.
The best gifts to give George are:
- Leeks, fried mushrooms, daffodils, and all universal loves
The worst gifts to give George are:
- Holly, clay, quartz, dandelion, and all universal hates
When is Stardew Valley George's birthday?
George's birthday is on Fall 24, so make sure you keep a note of that in your diary and pay him a visit. This is an extra day when you can give him a gift, so it's a great opportunity to strengthen your friendship.
What are Stardey Valley George's heart events?
George doesn't have too many heart events for you to experience, and all but one involve him sending you something in the mail. However, the time you spend together after you get six hearts explains how he ended up in a wheelchair.
| Event | How to trigger |
| Anytime | George might send you 35 pieces of stone in the post, the higher your friendship is with George, the more likely you are to receive this gift |
| Three hearts | George sends you the recipe for fried eel in the mail |
| Six hearts | You need to enter George's house when he's home; this triggers a cutscene in which you take an item off the shelf for George after he struggles to get it down. He thanks you and explains why he's in a wheelchair |
| Seven hearts | George mails you the recipe for spicy eel |
What are Stardew Valley George's quests?
While gifts are great, only being able to give two a week means that you need to find other ways to boost your friendship, unless you're willing to take it really slow. Luckily, there are numerous quests you can do for George, with both a friendship heart and gold being up for grabs.
| Quest | How to do | Reward |
| Knee therapy | On the 25th of summer, George asks you for a hot pepper; all you need to do is give him one | You get one friendship heart and 200 gold |
| Help Wanted board | George sometimes puts requests for items on the board outside Pierre's shop; you just need to give George the item he wants | You get three times as much gold as the item is worth |
| The Pirate's Wife | Just like Stardew Valley's Sandy, George is one of the citizens you need to give a gift to during The Pirate's Wife quest; his is an advanced TV remote | You receive the fairy dust recipe and five golden walnuts. However, you need to complete all steps in the main quest to receive the rewards |
Where is George during the Green Rain event?
While the green rain event is going on, you can find Stardew Valley's George at home relaxing, which, honestly, is what you should be doing. Why are you outside in green rain? The Simpsons teaches us that's not a good idea.
What are George's favorite movies and concessions?
Leo and Pierre are among the best people to take to the movies, but George isn't as picky as some residents, so it's still quite nice to take him; the guy likes nachos and popcorn, the perfect snack to accompany a good film.
| Movies | Concessions | |
| Love | The Zuzu City Express | Stardrop sorbet, black licorice |
| Like | The Brave Little Sapling, The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch, Wumbus, Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World | Salmon burger, sour slimes, fries, popcorn, truffle popcorn, nachos, salted peanuts, personal pizza |
| Dislike | Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture, It Howls In The Rain, Mysterium | Everything else |
Where can I find George?
As useful as it is to know that George's favorite gifts and movies are, it's all a bit futile if you don't actually know where to find him. Well, you can find George at his house at 1 River Road, Pelican Town.
Can you marry George?
No, you cannot marry George. He already has a wife, Evelyn, whom he's presumably been with for a very long time, so don't be one of those people; keep your shenanigans away from his marriage and respect the vows this guy took. However, you can still become family with George, if you see romance with his grandson, Alex, in your future. If that's not the case, maybe Sebastian and Shane are more your type.