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Renninger's Antique Extravaganza
Dates: (Third weekend of January, February and November)
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 1500 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

Festival of Reading
Dates: March 29th - April 5th, 2008
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

Taste of Mount Dora
Dates: May 4, 2008
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

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Dates: July 4, 2008
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
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

34th Annual Bicycle Festival
Dates: October 10-12, 2008
Attracting 1000 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 (Bicycling Magazine, March 1998). To register and for more information, go to our homepage and click on the icon that indicates "click here".
Location: Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (352) 383-2165

Craft Fair
Dates: October 25-26, 2008
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: TBA
Contact: Downtown Merchants Association
Phone: 352-735-1191

14th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair
Dates: November 1 & 2, 2008 (First weekend in November)
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

Lake and Hills Garden Club 5th Annual Garden Tour
Dates: November 1-2, 2008
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 Town
Times: Sat. 11/1 10am to 4pm, Sun. 11/2 1pm to 4pm
Contact: Susan Mello
Phone: 352-383-8671

Light Up Mount Dora
Dates: November 29, 2008 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
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-7pm
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

Christmas Walk
Dates: December 5, 2008
A holiday street party with music, Santa and shopping. Details: Mount Dora Downtown Merchants Association, 352-735-1191.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 6pm-9pm
Contact: Downtown Village Merchants Association
Phone: 866-683-6722

49th Annual Christmas Parade
Dates: December 6, 2008
For details contact the Mount Dora Lions Club.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 1pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-735-9629

Lighted Boat Parade
Dates: December 6, 2008
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: 352-735-9629

34th Annual Arts Festival
Dates: February 7-8, 2009 (First Weekend in February)
This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts 285 artists from all over the world. The fine arts are displayed throughout the downtown village attracting thousands fo visitors. For more information please call the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 9-5
Contact: Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Phone: 352-383-0880

Mount Dora Music Festival
Dates: February 19-22, 2009
Presents outstanding artistic programs in music including jazz, classical and big band. Visit our website at www.mountdoramusicfest.com
Location: Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Contact: Nancy Howell 352-383-2627
Phone: (352) 385-1010

Village Antique Festival
Dates: March 28-29, 2009
Over 150 vendors displaying treasures on the downtown streets of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown Mount Dora
Times: 9-5 PM
Contact: The Downtown Merchants Association
Phone: 352-735-1191

Sail Boat Regatta
Dates: April 4-5, 2009
The oldest sailing regatta in the state will prove a fun day for the whole family.
Location: Mount Dora Yact Club
Phone: 352-383-3188