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            • *Please note: No pets are allowed at any major event or festival.*

            • January 13 & 14, 2024

              Mount Dora Highwaymen Art Show, Sale, & Benefit

              32nd Annual - Visitors can enjoy scenic renderings of Florida's landscape expressed in the Classic Highwaymen art style, Admission is FREE. 

              WHERE: The Donnelly Building at Donnelly Park
              TIME: 11AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Heron Cay B&B at (352) 383-4050

            • January 19-21, 2024

              Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

              An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 800 dealers attending. Three times a year Renninger's hosts this Extravaganza in the show field, antique center and under the on-site pavilions...rain or shine!. 

              WHERE: Renninger's Vintage Antique Center, 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora
              TIME: 8AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Twin Markets at 352-383-8393 or visit www.renningers.net 

            • January 19-21, 2024

              Central Florida Film Festival

              A fun filled three-day event at the state of the art Epic Theatre in Mount Dora, FL. Networking opportunities, panel discussions, screenings, and an award show with special guest presenters. 

              WHERE: Epic Theatre - 2300 Spring Harbor Blvd., Mount Dora, FL
              CONTACT: CENFLO Film Festival at 352-216-2716

            • January 25-28, 2024

              Florida Storytelling Festival

              The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts, youthful voices and sense of community.  People come from across the state of Florida and beyond to explore and savor the art of storytelling. The festival officially kicks-off with a special Thursday afternoon welcome reception followed by an evening storytelling concert. Friday and Saturday offer opportunities to immerse yourself in workshops, storytelling concerts, story swaps, story slams and lots of informal gatherings. Our wonderful Story Store will offer a multitude of storytelling resources.

              WHERE: Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander Street
              TIME: Times vary each day
              CONTACT: Visit flstory.com/festival

            • February 3-4, 2024

              49th Annual Arts Festival

              This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts about 300 artist vendors from all over the world. The fine arts are displayed throughout the downtown streets of Mount Dora, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. 

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Mount Dora Center for the Arts at 352-383-0880

            • February 9-11, 2024

              Jane Austen Festival

              Exciting Regency Era workshops and fun; stained glass, lawn bowling, sketching, paper quilling, bonnet and turban making, regency dancing, and Unkindest Cut of All (regency insults). Tea and Crumpet from the UK will be served Sunday morning. A boat trip on the Dora Canal is also available. A 4 course Tea will be served all day and a performance of Manydown will be staged. 

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: Check website for times
              CONTACT: janeaustenfest.com

            • February 16-18, 2024

              Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

              An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 800 dealers attending. Three times a year Renninger's hosts this Extravaganza in the show field, antique center and under the on-site pavilions...rain or shine!. 

              WHERE: Renninger's Vintage Antique Center, 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora
              TIME: 8AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Twin Markets at 352-383-8393 or visit www.renningers.net 

            • February 17 & 18, 2024

              10th Annual Scottish Highland Festival

              Enjoy Scottish Bands and musicians performing throughout the weekend, an afternoon of Highland Games on Saturday. 

              WHERE: Donnelly Park / Evans Park, Mount Dora
              TIME: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
              CONTACT: City of Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department at 352-735-7183 

            • March 16 & 17, 2024

              Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts 

              Over 200 arts and crafts vendors spread out through the streets of downtown to display their "Spring" treasures.

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: website www.mountdoraspringfest.com phone 352-217-8390 

            • March 23 & 24, 2024

              72nd Annual Sail Boat Regatta

              The oldest sail boat regatta in the state will prove to be a fun day for the whole family. Sit on the shore and watch these beautiful pieces of art coast through Lake Dora. 

              WHERE: Lake Dora and connecting waterways
              TIME: Visit mountdoraregatta.com for schedules and times for each day
              CONTACT: Call 352-385-1400 or visit mountdoraregatta.com

            • April 13, 2024

              29th Annual Mount Dora Earth Day 

              Music, exhibits, raffle and lots of fun. Let's celebrate our beautiful planet and figure out how we can do our part to help our environment!

              WHERE: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 3PM
              CONTACT: Visit mountdoraenvironment.org or call 352-988-4022

            • April 27 & 28, 2024

              10th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival 

              A celebration of the rapidly growing blueberry agriculture business in Central Florida. We highlight local blueberry farms and celebrate all things blueberry such as: pie, short cake, wine, liquor, beer, fresh berries, scones and much more! Over 100 vendors, live entertainment and kids activities. Free event, open to the public. 

              WHERE: Donnelly Park, Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Call 352-217-8390  or visit mountdorablueberryfestival.com 

            • May 4, 2024

              23rd Annual Mount Dora Taste and Craft Beer Fest 

              A Chamber Annual Event. Join us for a spectacular evening of culinary delights. With samplings of fabulous cuisine from our restaurants, coupled with tents serving superior craft beer, a fabulous evening it will be! Many wonderful art pieces and more, will be displayed at the silent auction. 

              Tickets available at MountDora.com by early April 

              WHERE: Sunset Park, Mount Dora
              TIME: 6PM - 10PM
              CONTACT: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce at 352-383-2165

            • July 3, 2024

              Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront

              Join us in Elizabeth Evans Park for an old-fashion celebration of our Independence Day. Festivities begin at 5 PM with live music, featuring Kid's Zone with lots of fun activities, food trucks, beverages, and plenty of fun for everyone. This year we are proud to announce former Season 14 American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez with opening act David Letourneau will be playing live music on the stage. Th e festivities at Elizabeth Evans Park will end with a spectacular firework over Lake Dora. Presented by Mount Dora  Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mount Dora. Contact Chris Carson 352-735-7183 or e-mail carsonc@ci.mount-dora.fl.us.

              WHERE: Elizabeth Evans Park
              TIME: 5PM - Fireworks at Dusk

            • July 4, 2024

              Independence Day Parade                                                                                                                                                    

              Join us in downtown Mount Dora for a patriotic tribute parade celebrating our country's independence! The City of Mount Dora is seeking entries for the annual Independence Day Parade in beautiful downtown Mount Dora. The parade begins at the corner of Donnelly and 7th Avenue and runs to Charles Avenue.

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 10AM - 11AM
              CONTACT: Chris Carson at the City of Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department at 352-735-7183 or carsonc@ci.mount-dora.fl.us for application

            • August 10 & 11, 2024

              Annual Florida Highwaymen Art Show, Sale & Benefit

              Annual Florida Highwaymen Art Show, Sale & Benefit presented by Heron Cay Bed & Breakfast Inn & Kelvin Hair, Son of Alfred Hair

              WHERE: Donnelly Park Pavilion (corner of 5th Avenue and Donnelly Street)

              TIME: 11AM - 5PM
              CONTACT Heron Cay Bed & Breakfast 352-383-4050

            • Oct 26 & 27, 2024

              39th Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair  

              More than 400 of the best exhibitors in the country come to Mount Dora to show & sell their fine art & fun crafts. Food, music, beer & wine tasting for adults and a free kid zone for the kids will round out the event. Sunshine Artist Magazine's  #4 Ranked Event in 2019 and #2 in 2020 of their annual Best Classic/Contemporary Craft Festivals in America rankings, the Mount Dora Craft Festival was proud to earn the #1 spot in their 50th anniversary special ranking of ALL Time Favorite events in 2021. 

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Website www.MountDoraCraftFair.com; Phone 352-217-8390 

            • Nov. 1st - 3rd, 2024

              50th Annual Mount Dora Bicycle Festival  

              The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival serves as ground zero for pedal power. Several hundred cyclists of varying skills are expected to take up the ride, and hundreds more will join the celebration. It is Florida’s oldest and largest bike festival. Details on https://www.cyclemountdora.com. The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival serves as ground zero for pedal power. Several hundred cyclists of varying skills are expected to take up the ride, and hundreds more will join the celebration. It is Florida’s oldest and largest bike festival. Details on https://www.cyclemountdora.com

            • November 2, 2024

              Oktoberfest Mount Dora 2024

              Presented by the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce,
              Oktoberfest returns to downtown Mount Dora.

              Are you ready for Oktoberfest - Mount Dora Style 2024.

              We are Bigger and Better than last year...

              How? Well... More Beer + More Food = MORE FUN... That's how!

              So dust off your lederhosen, raise your steins, and come out for Oktoberfest - Mount Dora Style!

               

              GENERAL ADMISSION

              EARLY BIRD - $10 PER TICKET

              AT THE GATE - $15 PER TICKET

               

              LIMITED VIP ADMISSION

              $100.00 PER TICKET

              VIP - Preferred Parking, Reserved Seating, Private Buffet, Cash Bar & Bathrooms & Charging Stations (via VIP Lounge Area) and 2024 Souvenir Beer Steins!

               

               

              Our Vendors will provide German Cuisines & German Themed Fusion treats!

              Our Oktoberfest Food Vendors are:

              Schnitz and Giggles Foodtruck

              Firefighter Charity of Central Florida

              Eden Abbey Brewing Community

              The Pizza Shop

              Fiesta Grande Mexican Restaurant

              Claire's Creperie

              WHERE: Elizabeth Evans Park, Mount Dora
              TIME: 4PM - 10PM
              CONTACT: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce at 352-383-2165

            • Nov 2 & 3, 2024

              30th Annual Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair  

              Vendors and nurseries from all over the state come to Mount Dora, Florida. With a wide variety of Florida native and exotic plants, garden ware along with arts & crafts at this annual event you will find something you need to take home. Get gardening advice from Experts and let our volunteers help you take your plants to your car.

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Website www.MountDoraPlantandGardenFair.com; Phone 352-217-8390

            • November 15-17, 2024

              Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

              An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 800 dealers attending. Three times a year Renninger's hosts this Extravaganza in the show field, antique center and under the on-site pavilions...rain or shine!. 

              WHERE: Renninger's Vintage Antique Center, 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora
              TIME: 8AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Twin Markets at 352-383-8393 or visit www.renningers.net 

            • November 23, 2024

              Light Up Mount Dora

              The City comes alive when they turn the Christmas lights on. Down at Elizabeth Evans Park there will be food vendors, entertainment, and fireworks. After the festivities at Elizabeth Evans Park, head up to the Christmas Tree near Sunset Park to get free pictures with Santa. Snack vendors and free pictures with Santa at the tree will be 6-9pm.

              WHERE: Elizabeth Evans Park - 100 N Donnelly Street
              TIME: 4:30 - 7PM
              CONTACT: City of Mount Dora

            • December 6, 2024

              31st Annual Mount Dora Christmas Walk 

              Come join us for the 31st ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WALK in downtown Mount Dora. It's going to be a celebration of Lights, Shopping & Holiday Fun! Featuring Santa, Jugglers, Carolers, a Petting Zoo & so much more for the entire family, Young and the Young at Heart!!!
              In case you missed LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA, this is a great opportunity to come see what makes Mount Dora, someplace special.

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              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 6-9PM
              CONTACT: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 352-383-2165

            • December 7, 2024

              Mount Dora Christmas Parade

              Christmas Parade through Mount Dora on Donnelly Street.

              WHERE: Donnelly Street 
              TIME: 10AM
              CONTACT: Terry Askins at 352-551-0133 / Mount Dora Lions Club 352-449-8443
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              December 7, 2024

              Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

              Starting at 6:30PM, come out and enjoy the 34th Annual Mount Dora Lighted Boat Christmas Parade on Lake Dora.

              The parade can be seen at the lighthouse at Grantham Point, please contact the Rusty Anchor for more information on where the parade can be seen.

              Local boat owners compete for best in light show display and originality, if you are a local boat owner and would like to be part please reach out for more information on this annual free event. 

              WHERE: Grantham Point /Light House
              TIME: 6:30PM
              CONTACT: Rusty Anchor Boat Tours 352-383-3933

            • December 14, 2024

              SNOW IN THE PARK

              Join us for a chance to go snow sledding and holiday entertainment. This event will collect Perishable food items for Lake Cares Food Pantry. Free Event. NO PETS---NO GLASS.
              WHERE: 100 N. DONNELLY STREET Mount Dora FL 32757 (Elizabeth Evans Park)
              TIME: 3PM - 7PM
              CONTACT: The City of Mount Dora

            • December 21 & 22, 2024

              Mount Dora 5K

              A portion of race proceeds help support Mount Dora High School FFA & Run 4 a Cause Foundation.

              WHERE: 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL
              TIME: 7:45-8:45AM
              CONTACT: Vicki Blate - 352-729-2150

            • December 21 & 22, 2024

              Mount Dora Half Marathon

              A single loop half marathon. The half marathon is a USATF Certified Course. 
              WHERE: 100 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL
              TIME: 7-8 AM
              CONTACT: www.mountdorahalfmarathon.com  or Vicki Blate - 352-729-2150

            • December 31, 2024

              New Year's Eve Celebration

              Ring in the New Year with live music, food & beverages and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight. Presented by the City of Mount Dora & Pisces Rising. Free Event. VIP Tickets available for $150 per person.

              WHERE: Sunset Park
              TIME: 9PM - 12AM
              CONTACT: piscesrisingdining.com or call 352-385-2669

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