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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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September 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008 (Second Friday of Every Month)
Monthly "Movie In The Park" Series:
Movie: Finding Nemo
In the case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building.
Location: Donnelly Park [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Contact: Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department
Phone: (352) 735 718
Thursday, September 18, 2008
"Transfigured Lives: Women's Films of Empowerment" Series:
Once Were Warriors
Perhaps the most difficult film in our series, this exceptional film deals with a Maori family that is characterized by consistent domestic violence caused by both alcohol use and ingrained acceptance within the culture. The opposition to this consistent and sometimes hard-to-watch violence is transformative for both the family as well as the audience watching the film. It should be emphasized that this is a fairly crude film; its lack of Hollywood slickness makes it much more effective; its director and major crewmembers are female. A remarkable viewing experience. [Lee Tamahori, 1994, New Zealand]
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Painter's Daughter Art Gallery
Reservations recommended: 352 735 3470
Friday, September 19, 2008 (Third Friday of Every Month)
Mount Dora At Nite
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: Ain't Nothin Serious, Eddie O'Donnell, Gabriela
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
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce presents:
Casino Night
Do you feel lucky? If so come out and try your luck at the blackjack, roulette, craps and poker tables. A variety of snacks will be provided for free; beer and wine will be sold. $1,500 grand prize raffle will be drawn at 8pm. All proceeds will support the Depot Restoration project.
Cost: $50
Location: Mount Dora Chamber Baggage Room
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Contact: For tickets visit or call the Chamber at 352-383-2165
October 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Downtown Art Stroll
Celebrate Art In Mount Dora! A festive evening of art, music, wine and hors d’oeuvres designed to showcase regional art at several walkable venues throughout Downtown Mount Dora. Look for the red carpet and balloons at each participating venue. A percentage of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Times: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora
Contact: 352-383-2165
Click Here For More Information
Friday, October 10, 2008 (Second Friday of Every Month)
Monthly "Movie In The Park" Series:
Movie: Ghostbusters
In the case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building.
Location: Donnelly Park [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Contact: Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department
Phone: (352) 735 7183
| October 10 - 12, 2008 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 |
Friday, October 17, 2008 (Third Friday of Every Month)
Mount Dora At Nite
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: Hindu Cowboys
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
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora Presents:
Michael Winslow Comedy Show
Winslow is the star from the hit film series Police Academy and is widely known for his variety shows that include music, comedy and comedic sound effects. This fundraiser will benefit children in the local area.
Location: Mount Dora High School Auditorium, 700 N. Highland St., Mount Dora
Times: 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Jack Ewing: Email lcsanta@aol.com
Phone: (352) 357-9863
Thursday, October 23, 2008
"Transfigured Lives: Women's Films of Empowerment" Series:
The Story of Qui Ju
Those who are used to seeing the beautiful Gong Li exquisitely costumed and heavily made-up will be surprised at her plain and feisty characterization of a pregnant woman who is determined to oppose the Chinese bureaucracy to get the justice that she believes her husband deserves for being kicked in the groin by the local village chief. She is absolutely relentless in opposing the system: one powerless woman who chooses to persist until she wins. The film is convincing and wonderfully acted! [Yimou Zhang, China, 1993]
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Painter's Daughter Art Gallery
Reservations recommended: 352 735 347
25th 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: Wayne Pritt, Downtown Merchants Association Phone: 352-735-1191 Artists wishing to reserve space for a booth can email: pritski@comcast.net |
November 2008
November 1 - 2, 2008
Lake & Hills Garden Club Garden Tour
The Lakes and Hills Garden Club will be offering tours of six beautiful local gardens. Garden Club members will be on hand to answer questions. Tickets are $12 in advanced or $15 day of the event. Tickets can be purchased in advanced at the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce or the day of the event at The First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora.
Location: Various Locations in Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Phone: 352-383-6279
| November 1 & 2, 2008 14th 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 |
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Lake County Green Fair
This one-day event is intended to present educational programs and informative displays that showcase best practices in environmental issues to the community. Exhibits will provide information, ideas, resources, products to live more sustainably.
Location: Wooten Park in Downtown Tavares
For more information click here.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Casino Royale
The Mount Dora Center for the Arts invites you to celebrate a successful year of cultural events and programming. Try your luck at the Casino tables while enjoying catered cuisine, open bar with wine and top shelf liquor, alluring live and silent auction items and musical entertainment. Magnificent art donated by artists represented in the 2008 Arts Festival, ranked in the top 100 events in the nation, will be featured including stunning jewelry, romantic getaways, cultural events and more.
Location: Donnelly Park Building [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Friday, November 14, 2008 (Second Friday of Every Month)
Monthly "Movie In The Park" Series:
Movie: Babe
In the case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building.
Location: Donnelly Park [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Contact: Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department
Phone: (352) 735 7183
| November 14-16, 2008 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 |
Friday, November 21, 2008 (Third Friday of Every Month)
Mount Dora At Nite
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: The Lost Cats
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
Saturday, November 22, 2008
4th Annual Mount Dora 4-Miler
The Mount Dora Four Miler is the premier road race in Lake County, a 4-Mile road race/walk through beautiful Mount Dora. The unique and challenging course takes runners through the entire city, highlighting its historic design, soft hills, and spectacular waterfront vistas. The race begins and ends in Elizabeth Evans Park, incorporates the Highland Street and Fifth Avenues business and shopping districts, includes a scenic half-mile stretch along the shores of Lake Dora and finishes with a downhill run into Historic Downtown.
Location: Elizabeth Evans Park, Downtown Mount Dora
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Phone: (352) 551-8607
For more information and to register online for the race, click here.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
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 5, 2008
Christmas Walk
A holiday street party with music, Santa and shopping.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 6pm-9pm
Contact: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora
Phone: 866-683-6722
Saturday, December 6, 2008
49th Annual Christmas Parade
For details contact the Mount Dora Lions Club.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 1pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-735-9629
December 6 - 7, 2008
Christmas Tour of Homes
Tour six Mount Dora homes that are beautifully decorated for the holidays. This is a self-driving tour to the various homes.
Location: Various locations in Mount Dora
Times: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price: $15
Friday, December 12, 2008 (Second Friday of Every Month)
Monthly "Movie In The Park" Series:
Movie: The Polar Express
In the case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building.
Location: Donnelly Park [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Contact: Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department
Phone: (352) 735 7183
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Children's Christmas in the Park (with snow!)
Join us in Donnelly Park for a chance to go snow sledding.
Location: Donnelly Park [corner of 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.]
Time: 4 - 9 p.m.
Price: FREE
Contact: Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department
Phone: (352) 735 7183
TBD: Not Yet Scheduled
Lighted Boat Parade
For more information on this event please contact the Mount Dora Lions Club.
Location: Lake Dora Waterfront
Times: 7pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-383-7688
Friday, December 19, 2008 (Third Friday of Every Month)
Mount Dora At Nite
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: Dora Music Project
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
| January 16 - 18, 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 |
February 7 - 8, 2009 NOTE: Artists wishing to register can register online here. |
February 13 - 14, 2009
Central Florida Dulcimer & Autoharp Festival
One & a half days of workshops, jams and concert.
Cost: $60.00 for workshops and concert - dinner extra
Location: Round Lake Christian Church
Times: TBA
Contact: Ruth Harnden dulcirah@msn.com
Phone: 352-735-4907
February 19 - 22, 2009 |
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Arlo Guthrie: The Lost World Tour
Legendary Folk Singer Arlo Guthrie has announced that his Lost World Tour will play in Mount Dora. This event is being brought to our community by Waterman Communities and The Mount Dora Library Association.
The show features not only Arlo Guthrie but his son Abe and the Burns Sisters. Arlo Guthrie is best known for his songs Alice’s Restaurant and City of New Orleans and is the son of Woody Guthrie.
All monies raised at this event will go to benefit the Mount Dora WT Bland Public Library and its programs. Tickets are now on sale at the Mount Dora Library, Uncle Al’s Time Capsule, and the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce.
Location: Mount Dora Christian Home’s Field House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $35.00
Contact: Mount Dora Library for ticket sales and information
Phone: (352) 343-3454
February 27 - March 1, 2009
Thundering Spirit Pow-Wow
This three-day pow-wow honors all nations with native-made crafts, demonstrations, food, dancing, drumming and exhibitions. A children's day is on Friday from 10-2. Bring the whole family and spend the day. Don't forget to bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on.
Location: Rennigers Twin Markets: 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora
Admission: Adults $3.00
Children Under 12 FREE
Active, Retired or Service Persons FREE
Contact: Tony Ledford
Tel: (352) 636-4271
For More Information: thundering-spirit.tripod.com
March 13 - 14, 2009
7th 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, March 13 - 6:00pm
Races Begin: Saturday, March 14 - 9:00am
Location: Wooten Park, Downtown Tavares
Contact: Karen Gehbauer
Tel: 352-343-2531
For More Information: www.cfdragonboat.org
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 |
March 27-29, 2009
Village Antique Festival
Over 150 vendors display treasures on the downtown streets of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown Streets
Contact: The Downtown Merchants Association
Phone: (352) 735-1191
| March 28 - April 4, 2009 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 4 - 5, 2009 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, 2009
13th 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
Taste of Mount Dora A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora’s finest restaurants. Tickets are limited and are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Sold out event every year!! Location: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Lawn Times: 5 pm -- 9 pm Contact: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Phone: (352) 383-2165 |
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 |