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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, 2009
Join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Independence Day with a parade at 10am, DJ & live music in Gilbert park starting at 5PM, and fireworks at dusk! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora.
Location: Downtown
Contact: Lori
Phone: 352-383-2165

35th Annual Bicycle Festival
Dates: October 9-11, 2009
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

25th Annual Craft Fair
Dates: October 24-25, 2009
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 7 & 8, 2009 (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

6th Annual Mount Dora Garden Tour
Dates: November 7-8, 2009
The Lakes and Hills Garden Club will be offering tours of four beautiful local gardens. Garden club members will be on hand to describe the gardens and answer questions. Complimentary tickets can be obtained by Lakes & Hills Garden Club members or at the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora the day of the event. Tickets are limited. For more information please contact 352-383-4613 or 352-735-0991 or email lhgcmountdora@yahoo.com
Location: All tours will begin at The 1st Presbyterian Church, 222 W. Sixth Av., Mount Dora
Times: Nov. 7th 10AM-4PM; Nov. 8th 1PM – 4PM
Contact: Violet Irminger 735-0991 or Joan Nelson 383-4613

Light Up Mount Dora
Dates: November 28, 2009 (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: 4:30pm-9pm
Contact: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 352-383-2165

Christmas Walk
Dates: December 4, 2009
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

50th Annual Christmas Parade
Dates: December 5, 2009
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 5, 2009
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

35th Annual Arts Festival
Dates: February 6-7, 2010 (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: 10AM-5PM
Contact: Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Phone: 352-383-0880

Mount Dora Music Festival
Dates: February 18-21, 2010
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 Library Association Series Presents: The New Rascals
Dates: February 27, 2010
This event is being brought to our community by Waterman Communities and The Mount Dora Library Association. 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: TBA
Contact: Mount Dora Library Association
Phone: 352-383-8808

Festival of Reading
Dates: March 17-20, 2010
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

Village Antique Festival
Dates: March 27-28, 2010
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 3-4, 2010
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

9th Annual Taste of Mount Dora
Dates: Sunday, May 2, 2010
A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora’s finest restaurants.
Times: 4:30-8PM
Contact: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (352) 383-2165