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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

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Dates: July 4. 2006
Join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Independence Day. Bring the kids for Kids Fest

and enjoy entertainment, food, games, and of course, fireworks!
Location: Downtown
Times: TBA
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

3rd Annual Art Car Weekend
Dates: August 18-20, 2006
Come and enjoy the art creations from the Wacky Car Club. The event includes a parade, car contest,

 exhibits, road rally, sidewalk sales and children’s programs.
Location: Downtown Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Contact: Mrs.Brown
Phone: 352-383-1242

32nd Annual Bicycle Festival
Dates: October 12-15, 2006
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)
Location: Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (352) 383-2165

Craft Fair
Dates: October 28-29, 2006
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

11th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair
Dates: November 4 & 5, 2006 (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: Ms. Cole
Phone: 352-357-4116

Light Up Mount Dora
Dates: November 26, 2006 (Sunday 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-9pm
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

Christmas Walk
Dates: December 1, 2006
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 Streets of Mount Dora
Phone: 866-683-6722

Christmas Parade
Dates: December 2, 2006
For details contact the Mount Dora Lions Club.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 1pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-383-7688

Lighted Boat Parade
Dates: December 2, 2006
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

31st Annual Arts Festival
Dates: February 3-4, 2007 (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 for visitors. For more information please call the

Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: TBA
Contact: Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Phone: 352-383-0880

Black Heritage Festival
Dates: February 10, 2007
For more information on this event please contact Mr. Kelly.
Contact: Mr. Kelly
Phone: 407-383-3592

Mount Dora Music Festival
Dates: February 23-26, 2007
Presents outstanding artistic programs in music including jazz, classical and big band. Call 352-385-1010
Location: Mount Dora
Times: TBA
Contact: Nancy Howell 352-383-2627
Phone: (352) 385-1010

Antique Boat Festival
Dates: March 23-25, 2007
Over 150 antique, classic and historic boats are on display at the southeast's largest event of this type. www.acbs-sunnyland.com
Location: Lake Dora Waterfront/ Gilbert Park
Times: TBA
Contact: Mr. Dake from the Sunnyland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society
Phone: 904-221-9290

Village Antique Festival
Dates: March 24-25, 2007
Over 150 vendors display treasures on the downtown streets of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown Streets
Contact: The Downtown Merchants Association
Phone: (352) 735-1191

Sail Boat Regatta
Dates: March 31, April 1, 2007
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

Taste of Mount Dora
Dates: May 6, 2007
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