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

            • July 3, 2025

              Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront

              An old-fashioned celebration of Independence Day in Elizabeth Evans Park. Enjoy live music, Kid's Zone activities, food trucks, beverages, and fun for everyone. A family friendly event. The evening ends with a spectacular firework display over Lake Dora. Presented by and the City of Mount Dora. FREE event.

              WHERE: Elizabeth Evans Park
              TIME: 5PM - Fireworks at Dusk
              CONTACT: Chris Carson 352-735-7183 or e-mail carsonc@ci.mount-dora.fl.us.

            • July 4, 2025

              Independance 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 9-10, 2025

              Florida Highwaymen Art Show, Sale & Benefit

              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

            • October 10-12, 2025

              51st 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

            • October 25-26, 2025

              40th Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair  

              A two-day event. Crafters line the streets of Downtown. This nationally ranked juried event continues to attract over 200,000 visitors and over 350 of the best crafters in the country. FREE event.

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

            • November 1-2, 2025

              31st Annual Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair  

              Vendors and nurseries from all over the state convene to sell a wide variety of Florida native and exotic plants as well as garden ware and arts & crafts. FREE event. Saturday & Sunday!

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Janet Gamache at janet.gamache@gmail.com or 352-217-8390

            • November 15-17, 2025

              Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

              An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 1,500 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 22, 2025

              Annual Light Up Mount Dora

              The city comes alive when the Christmas lights are turned on in Elizabeth Evans Park, Sunset Park and Donnelley Park. Drone show, pictures with Santa, entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks. FREE event. 

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: Starts at 6PM
              CONTACT: City of Mount Dora

            • December 5, 2025

              Annual Mount Dora Christmas Walk 

              A family friendly street party in downtown Mount Dora featuring music, street entertainment, food vendors, toy vendors, shopping (shops open until 9:00 PM), Free pictures by the Christmas Tree with Santa! FREE event.

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

            • December 6, 2025

              Mount Dora Christmas Parade

              An old-fashioned Christmas Parade through the streets of downtown Mount Dora where you'll enjoy floats, bands, dancers, candy and Santa. FREE event.

              WHERE: Donnelly Street 
              TIME: 10AM
              CONTACT: Terry Askins at 352-551-0133 / Mount Dora Lions Club 352-449-8443 or email communications@mtdoralions.org
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              December 6, 2025

              Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

              Come out and enjoy the 34th Annual Lighted Boat Christmas Parade on Lake Dora. The parade begins at the lighthouse on Grantham Pointe (Tremain St & Liberty Ave) and can be seen in various locations on the lake. Local boat owners compete for best in light show display and originality. If you are a local boat owner and would like to participate, reach out for more information. 

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

            • December 13, 2025

              Children's Christmas Snow in the Park

              Join us in Elizabeth Evans Park for a chance to go snow sledding (tubes provided) on 3 levels of hills. Donate a toy for local charities and receive a Fast Pass for sledding. Pictures with Santa, and holiday entertainment. NO PETS---NO GLASS.

              WHERE: 100 N. DONNELLY STREET Mount Dora FL 32757 (Elizabeth Evans Park)
              TIME: 3PM - 9PM
              CONTACT: The City of Mount Dora

            • December 13-14, 2025

              Holiday Tour of Homes

              The 46th annual Holiday Tour of Homes, now sponsored by the GFWC Mount Dora Woman’s Club will feature six area homes, each offering their own unique style and special decorations. Tickets go on sale on November 1st on gfwcmdwc.com.  All proceeds from the 2025 tour will be donated to LovExtension (lovextension.com), a local volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing nutritional, emotional, and social support to homebound elderly and disabled individuals.  

              WHERE: Various locations, map provided
              TIME: 11AM - 4PM
              CONTACT: GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club at www.gfwcmdwc.com

            • December 20, 2025

              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: Starts at 7:45AM
              CONTACT: Vicki Blate - 352-729-2150

            • December 21, 2025

              Mount Dora Half Marathon

              A single loop half marathon. The half marathon is a USATF Certified Course. 
              WHERE: Elizabeth Evans Park, 100N Donnelly St, 100 N Donnelly St.
              TIME: Starts at 7am
              CONTACT: www.mountdorahalfmarathon.com  or Vicki Blate - 352-729-2150

            • December 31, 2025

              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

            • January 10-11, 2026

              Mount Dora Highwaymen Art Show, Sale, & Benefit

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

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

            • January 16-18, 2026

              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 22-26, 2026

              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 352-234-6422 or flstory.com/festival fsa@flstory.com

            • January 23-25, 2026

              Central Florida Film Festival

              A fun filled three-day event at the state of the art Epic Theatre in Mount Dora. 176 screenings will be available; all genres and lengths. Networking opportunities, nightly mixers, panel discussions, informal talk backs, screenings and award show with special guest presenters.

              WHERE: Epic Theatre - 2300 Spring Harbor Blvd., Mount Dora, FL
              TIME: Show and event times vary
              CONTACT: CENFLO Film Festival at 352-216-2716 or visit www.cenflo.us.

            • January 31-February 1, 2026

              50th Annual Arts Festival

              This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts approx. 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: SAT, 9AM - 4PM & SUN, 9AM - 4PM
              CONTACT: Mount Dora Center for the Arts at 352-383-0880 or visit www.MountDoraArtsFestival.org. 

            • February 13-15, 2026

              Jane Austen Festival

              A three-day event featuring exciting Regency Era workshops and fun; Stained Glass, Lawn Bowling, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Sketching, Paper Quilling, Bonnet & Turban making, Regency Dancing, Unkindest Cut of All (regency insults), a marketplace, boat trip, tea & crumpets and more!

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: Check website for times

            • February 13-15, 2026

              Renninger's Antique Extravaganza

              An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south with over 1500 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 20-22, 2026

              Scottish Highland Festival

              Celebrate the Scottish Culture with Live music, Highland athletics, society tents, re-enactment camp, Pipes and Drums performances, Kid’s activities, food and merchandise vendors. Family friendly.

              WHERE: Donnelly Park / Elizabeth Evans Park - Mount Dora
              TIME: Sat, 10AM - 7PM & Sun, 10AM - 5PM (Donnelly Park). Sat. & Sun. 10AM - 5PM (Elizabeth Evans Park)

            • March 21-22, 2026

              Mount Dora Spring Festival

              A two-day event.  Over 200 vendors displaying treasures on the downtown streets of Mount Dora. FREE event.

              WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora
              TIME: 9AM - 5PM
              CONTACT: Email visitmountdora@gmail.com or website www.mountdoraspringfest.com or via phone 352-217-8390 

            • March 29-30, 2026

              72nd Annual Mount Dora Yacht Club Sailboat Regatta

              The oldest sailboat regatta in the state, 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: Sat, 12PM–4:30PM, Sun, 10:30AM–4:30PM
              CONTACT: Call 352-516-4031 or visit mountdoraregatta.com

            • April 12, 2026

              30th 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 26-27, 2026

              11th 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: 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 407-913-4140  or visit mountdorablueberryfestival.com 

            • May 2, 2026

              Mount Dora Taste and Craft Beer Fest 

              A Chamber Annual Event. This year while you are enjoying our local restaurants as they showcase their favorite dishes, you will also be able to learn about and sample some of the most innovative Craft Beers from Central Florida’s Breweries.

              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

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