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ACTIVITIES: Festivals | EcoTourism | Golf | Equestrian | Parks
Boating & Fishing | Sightseeing | Art Galleries | After 5:00
Festivals, Fairs and Events
Here is a listing of the upcoming events that are going on in and around Mount Dora. Be sure to plan ahead, as lodging gets booked up early for many of these.
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Saturday, July 4, 2008
126th Independence Day Celebration
Join us for the great American cook-out and enjoy the sights and sounds... stilt walkers, balloon artists, jugglers, patriotic dancers, Key Club dunk tank, Color
Location: The Historic Lakeside Inn
Times: 5 - 8 pm
Contact: Lakeside Inn
Phone: (352) 383 4101
| Saturday, July 4, 2009 Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Independence Day with a parade at 10am, live music in the park and fireworks at dusk! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora. Location: Downtown Times: Parade: 10 a.m., Fireworks: Dusk Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: 352-383-2165 |
Friday, July 10, 2009
Movie In The Park:
Journey to the Center of the Earth, in 3D
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
Thursday, July 16, 2009
"Transformative Power of Children" Film Series:
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Noyce's film is based on a true story and presents a very dark period in Australia's history. In 1931 Aborigine half-castes (the "Stolen Generation") were forcibly taken from their families and raised miles away to become domestic servants or forced to marry a white person. The film traces three girls who escape from their forced confinement in an orphanage and attempt to travel 1200 miles on foot to return to their families. This film is memorable! (Phillip Noyce, Australia, 2002)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Painter's Daughter Art Gallery
Reservations recommended: 352 735 3470
Friday, July 17, 2009 (Third Friday of Every Month)
3rd Friday Yappy Hour
Mount Dora Ghost Walk
A shopping, dining and entertainment event. Artists, participating shops open late, dining specials, entertainment... Mount Dora has it all. Experience historic Mount Dora after hours and enjoy the ambiance.
Entertainment: TBD
Location: Alexander Street, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: 6 - 9 p.m.
Contact: Stephanie at Maggie's Attic
Phone: (352) 383-5451
For more information, click here
August 2009
August 8 & 9, 2009
The Original Highwaymen Artists:
2nd Annual Summer Festival
The 2nd Annual Summer Florida Highwaymen event continues with artists displaying and selling their art. Returning artists include be Black, Carroll, J. Daniels, Gibson, Knight, Lewis, McLendon and Wells. Other artists invited include Arnett, W. Daniels, Maynor, Reagan and Smith.
Location: Donnelly Building in Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL
Cost: FREE
Contact: Randy Burgener
Phone: (352) 383-4050
Email: randy@heroncay.com
For more information, log on to mountdoraart.com or floridahighwaymen.com
Friday, August 14, 2009
Movie In The Park: Harry Potter
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
Thursday, August 20, 2009
"Transformative Power of Children" Film Series:
Small Change
Truffaut's celebrated ability to capture children who appear to be oblivious to the presence of the camera is very much in evidence in this warm, loving, cinematic tribute to children. There are several interesting stories in the film; some comic, some serious and some quite poignant. It is a wonderful viewing experience! (Francois Truffaut, 1976, France)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Painter's Daughter Art Gallery
Reservations recommended: 352 735 3470
September 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Movie In The Park: [To Be Determined]
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
October 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Movie In The Park: Monster House
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
| October 9 - 11, 2009 34th Annual Bicycle Festival Attracting 1,200 cyclists, this is Florida's oldest and largest bicycling event! With rides of varying lengths skill levels, cyclists of all ages come and see why Lake County is recognized as one of the best places in the world to ride. Location: Downtown Mount Dora Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: 352-383-2165 |
26th Annual Craft Fair This nationally ranked juried event continues to attract over 250,000 visitors and over 350 of the best crafters in the country. Location: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora Times: 10 am - 5 pm daily Contact: Mount Dora Village Merchants Association Phone: 352-735-1191 Artists wishing to reserve space for a booth can email: contact@mtdora.org |
Friday, October 30, 2009
Movie In The Park: [To Be Determined]
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
November 2009
| November 7 & 8, 2009 15th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair Admission is free. Central Florida's top growers bring more than 12,000 plants. The event features orchid growers and includes native plants, butterfly-attracting perennials, herbs, roses, camellias, begonias with a complete selection of rare and unusual tropical plants. Garden antiques, festive flags and unusual containers are also a focus. Location: Simpson's Cove (Downtown Lakefront) Contact: Christine Cole Phone: 352-357-4116 |
Friday, November 13, 2009
Movie In The Park: The Land Before Time
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
| November 20 - 22, 2009 Antique Extravaganza An antique lover's dream! This event held at Renningers Twin Markets, is one of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 1,500 dealers attending. Antique Fairs held third weekend of each month. Location: Renninger's Twin Markets Contact: Renninger's Twin Markets Phone: (352) 383-8393 or 800-522-3555 |
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Light Up Mount Dora
Join us in lighting Donnelly Park and Downtown Mount Dora with close to 2 million sparkling lights! Wonderful Holiday Season Entertainment and festivities including Community Choir, Ballet, Soloist, Singalongs and Santa!!
Location: Donnelly Park
Times: 5pm - 9pm
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165
Friday, December 11, 2009
Movie In The Park: Elf
Location: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Times: Dusk
Antique Boat Festival Over 325 antique, classic and historic boats are on display at the southeast's largest event of this type. Location: Wooten Park, Tavares Times: 9am to 5pm Thursday-Saturday, 9am to 1 pm Sunday Contact: Mr. Dake from the Sunnyland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society Phone: 904-221-9290 For more nformation: www.acbs-sunnyland.com |
14th Annual Antiques & Trades Fair Join us as our downtown streets come alive with antiques and collectibles dealers displaying their treasures for show and sale. It's a fun two-day, open-air event, with historic Mount Dora as a backdrop, and hosting thousands of visitors. Bring the family, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to shop 'til you drop! Location: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora Times: Sat 9 - 6, Sun 9 - 5 Contact: Mount Dora Village Merchants Association Phone: 352-735-1191 Artists wishing to reserve space for a booth can email: contact@mtdora.org |
| March 28 - April 4, 2010 Festival of Reading Writers contests, poetry under the oaks, brown bag lunches and various literature readings. Location: W.T. Bland Public Library Times: Various Contact: W.T. Bland Public Library Phone: 352-735-7180 |
April 2 - 3, 2010
8th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat racing is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. Over two million people participate in these races worldwide. Action-packed contests begin
with a crew of 20 paddlers led by the loud, steady beat of the drummer.
Opening Ceremonies: Friday - 6:00pm
Races Begin: Saturday - 9:00am
Location: Wooten Park, Downtown Tavares
Contact: Karen Gehbauer
Tel: 352-343-2531
For More Information: www.cfdragonboat.org
| April 3 - 4, 2010 Sail Boat Regatta The oldest sailing regatta in the state will prove a fun day for the whole family. Location: Mount Dora Yacht Club Phone: 352-383-3188 |
April 24 - 26, 2010
14th Annual Leesburg BikeFest
The annual Bike Fest features bands, bikinis and a bunch of bikes. Plan to join us as Leesburg welcomes motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the southeast for a weekend of good times in the Florida sunshine. There will be as many as 40 free concerts on 8 stages. Don't miss it!
Location: Downtown Leesburg (15 minutes from Mount Dora)
More Info: www.LeesburgBikeFest.com
May 2010
9th Annual Taste of Mount Dora A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora’s finest restaurants. Call today... tickets are limited and sell out every year! Location: Historic Lakeside Inn Times: 4:30 pm -- 8 pm Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door Contact: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Phone: (352) 383-2165 |
