Stardew Valley George: How This NPC Became a Fan Favorite
You’ll see an old grumpy man in a wheelchair with a kind heart named George in Stardew Valley. He is a retired farmer and lives with his wife Evelyn and Grandson Alex on 1 River Road. Clara is the deceased daughter of George and the mother of Alex. George’s surname “Mullner” was revealed in Penny‘s two-heart event.
Stardew Valley George’s birthday is on Fall 24. As he’s an old man, so his treatment responsibility is on Harvey who is a town doctor. On the 23rd of every season, he visits Harvey’s Clinic for a check-up.
1 River Road
This is his house (interior & exterior) named as 1 River Road. It remains open from 8am to 8pm so you can meet George during this time if he’s at home.
George’s Daily Routine in Stardew Valley
George Stardew Valley mostly stays at home, watching TV at 6:30 AM, eating lunch at noon, watching TV again at 3:00 PM, and going to bed at 8:00 PM.
On the 23rd of each season, he visits Harvey’s Clinic from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. In summer, he sits outside on Fridays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. On Sundays, he goes to the Statue of Yoba from 10 AM to 2 PM, then returns home.
On Winter 17, he goes to the Night Market from 4:20 PM to 11:40 PM. If the bus is running, he attends the Desert Festival on Spring 17, leaving at 9:40 AM and returning at 10:50 PM. As a vendor, he stays at his booth from 11:30 AM to midnight. On Green Rain days in Year 1, he stays in the kitchen all day. If Alex’s 14-heart event is unlocked, he watches sports in the Saloon on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
George never visits Ginger Island Resort but attends all town festivals.
Gifts of Stardew Valley George
Gift Type | Items | Reaction |
|---|---|---|
Loved Gifts (+80 points) | Fried Mushroom, Leek, Golden Pumpkin (Universal Love), Magic Rock Candy (Universal Love), Pearl (Universal Love), Prismatic Shard (Universal Love), Rabbit’s Foot (Universal Love) | “This is my favorite thing! Thank you!” |
Liked Gifts (+45 points) | Daffodil, All Artisan Goods (except Oil, Void Mayonnaise), All Cooking (except Fried Egg, Bread, Strange Bun, Seafoam Pudding), All Flowers (except Poppy), All Foraged Minerals (except Quartz), All Fruit Tree Fruits (except Mango, Banana), All Gems (except Prismatic Shards), All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Wheat, Unmilled Rice), Life Elixir, Maple Syrup | “Thanks.” |
Neutral Gifts (+20 points) | Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Ginger, Hazelnut, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Snow Yam, Winter Root, Bread, Clam, Coral, Duck Feather, Fried Egg, Hops, Nautilus Shell, Rainbow Shell, Roe, Squid Ink, Sweet Gem Berry, Tea Leaves, Truffle, Wheat, Wool | “A gift? Hmm…” / “Do you want something in return?” |
Disliked Gifts (-20 points) | Salmonberry, Wild Horseradish, All Flowers, All Building Materials, All Artifacts, All Bombs, All Crafted Paths, Floors, Fences, All Fertilizer, All Fish (except Clam, Carp, Snail), All Geodes, Geode Materials, All Seeds, All Sprinklers, All Tackle, Cave Carrot, Driftwood, Field Snack, Jack-O-Lantern, Oak Resin, Oil, Pine Tar, Qi Fruit, Rice, Solar Essence, Spring Onion, Tea Set, Unmilled Rice, Vinegar, Void Egg, Void Essence, Wheat Flour | “That’s a terrible gift.” |
Hated Gifts (-40 points) | Clay, Dandelion, All Universal Hates | “This is probably the worst gift I’ve ever seen. Thanks a lot.” |
Movies & Concessions
George’s favorite movie is The Zuzu City Express. He also likes Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World, The Brave Little Sapling, The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, and Wumbus. But he doesn’t enjoy It Howls in the Rain, Journey of the Prairie King: The Motion Picture, or Mysterium.
For snacks, he loves Black Licorice and Stardrop Sorbet. He also likes Fries, Nachos, Personal Pizza, Popcorn, Salmon Burgers, Salted Peanuts, Sour Slimes, and Truffle Popcorn. He dislikes all other snacks.
George’s Heart Events
Anytime:
Once the player becomes friends with George Stardew Valley, he may send stones in the mail. The more hearts he has, the higher the chances of receiving them.
2 Hearts:
The player witnesses a moment between George and Penny. She tries to help him with the mail, but he gets frustrated. The player is given dialogue options to respond to Penny’s concerns about aging and respect.
3 Hearts:
George sends a recipe for Fried Eel in the mail, reminding the player not to burn it.
6 Hearts:
Entering George’s house triggers a cutscene where he struggles to reach a book. The player helps him, and in return, George shares the story of how he became wheelchair-bound after an accident in the coal mine.
7 Hearts:
George mails another recipe—Spicy Eel—with a similar note about not burning it.
8 Hearts:
A special event takes place at Pierre’s shop on a Sunday in Year 2.
Quests
Strange detail about George
A Stardew Valley player discovered a funny detail about George that his forehead looks like a hidden smile when talking to him. This surprised many fans, as George is known for being grumpy. The discovery went viral on Reddit, with players joking about his “secret happy side.”
Dialogues at Festivals
FAQs | Stardew Valley George
Winding Up
That’s all about George in Stardew Valley! He may be grumpy, but there’s more to him than you think. Have any fun George moments? Share them below! And if you enjoyed this, stay tuned for more Stardew Valley content. See you next time!
