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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

Mount Dora Library Association Series Presents: Kingston Trio
Dates: January 29,2012
All monies raised at this event will go to benefit the Mount Dora WT Bland Public Library and its programs.
Location: Christian Home & Bible
Times: 3 P.M.
Contact: Mount Dora Library Association
Phone: 352-383-8808

37th Annual Arts Festival
Dates: February 4-5, 2012 (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 of visitors. For more information please call the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 10AM-5PM
Contact: Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Phone: 352-383-0880

15th Annual Mount Dora Music Festival
Dates: February 16-19, 2012
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

Mount Dora Annual Spring Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Show
Dates: March 24-25, 2012
200 booth vendors displaying treasures on the downtown streets of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown Mount Dora
Times: 9-5 PM
Contact: Visit Mount Dora
Phone: 352-735-1191

Festival of Reading
Dates: March 25-27, 2012
Writers contests, meet your favorite authors and various literature readings.
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library
Times: Various
Contact: W.T. Bland Public Library
Phone: 352-735-7180

59th Annual Sail Boat Regatta
Dates: March 31 - April 1, 2012
The oldest Regatta in the state will prove to be a fun weekend for the whole family. For more information visit mountdorayachtclub.com or call 352-383-3188.
Location: Mount Dora Yacht Club
Phone: 352-383-3188

11th Annual Taste in Mount Dora
Dates: Sunday April 22, 2012
A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by the Mount Dora area's finest restaurants.
Location: Lake Receptions
Times: 5-8PM
Contact: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (352) 383-2165

July 4th Independence Day Celebration
Dates: July 4, 2012
Join us for a grand celebration of our Independence Day with a parade, food, live music, and fireworks at approximately 9PM. For more information please call 352-267-2879. Sponsored by the City of Mount Dora, Mount Dora Community Trust, The Daily Commercial and the Rotary Club of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown
Times: Parade-10AM; Gilbert Park - 5-9PM
Contact: Mount Dora Rotary Club
Phone: 352-267-2879

38th Annual Bicycle Festival
Dates: October 12-14, 2012
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
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (352) 383-2165

28th Annual Craft Fair
Dates: October 27-28, 2012
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: 9AM-5PM
Contact: Mount Dora Downtown Merchants and Business Association
Phone: 352-735-1191

18th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair
Dates: November 3 & 4, 2012 (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: 352-729-2170

Lake and Hills Garden Club 9th Annual Garden Tour
Dates: November 3-4, 2011
Garden enthusiasts will enjoy exploring six distinctive gardens at the Seventh Annual Mount Dora Garden Tour. Lakes & Hills Garden Club members will be on hand to describe each garden and answer questions. Cost is $8 prior to the event and $10 day of event. For more information, please contact 352-383-4613 or email lhgcmountdora@yahoo.com
Location: All tours will begin at The 1st Presbyterian Church, 222 W. Sixth Av., Mount Dora
Times: Nov. 3rd 10AM-4PM; Nov. 4th 1PM – 4PM

Light Up Mount Dora
Dates: November 24, 2012 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Join us for a Centennial themed lighting in Donnelly Park and downtown Mount Dora with close to 2 million sparkling lights & Santa!
Location: Donnelly Park
Times: 5-9PM; Light Up at 6:15PM
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

Christmas Walk
Dates: November 30, 2012
A holiday street party with music, Santa and shopping. Details: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 352-383-2165.
Location: Downtown Streets of Mount Dora
Times: 6pm-9pm
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

53rd Annual Christmas Parade
Dates: December 1, 2012
For details contact the Mount Dora Lions Club.
Location: Downtown Streets
Times: 1pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-449-8443

Lighted Boat Parade
Dates: December 1, 2011
For more information on this event please contact the Mount Dora Boating Center.
Location: Lake Dora Waterfront
Times: 7pm
Contact: Mount Dora Lions Club
Phone: 352-383-3150