Mount Dora Special Events Calendar

The City of Mount Dora

Special Event Calendar

10th Annual Back to School Rally July 28, 2018 The Back to School Rally provides entertainment for children like swimming, bounce houses, activities, and so much more. Food, games, and school supplies are free to families. The event will be held in Lincoln Park from 9a.m. to 12p.m. For more information call, 352-735-7183.

4th Annual Seafood Festival August 25-26, 2018 The festival returns to Elizabeth Evans Park and Simpson Cove with over 100 vendors offering a variety of seafood, beverages, merchandise, kids area and live entertainment. For more information, call 352-217-8390 or email janet.gamache@gmail.com

44th Annual Bicycle Festival October 4-7, 2018 Attracting over 1,000 cyclists annually, this is Florida's longest-running bicycling event. With rides of varying lengths and skill levels, cyclists of all ages come to see why Lake County is recognized as one of the best places in the world to ride. For more information, please call the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce at 352-3832165.

34th Annual Craft Fair October 27-28, 2018 This nationally ranked juried event continues to attract over 250,000 visitors and over 350 of the best crafters in the country. Call 352-217-8390 or email janet.gamache@gmail.com for more information.

24th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair November 10-11, 2018 Central Florida's top growers bring more than 12,000 plants, herbs and garden antiques to this annual event in Donnelly Park. The fair is free to the public. For more information, please call Christine Cole at 352-729-2170.

7th Annual Mount Dora Patriot Cruise & Salute November 11, 2018 This annual event organizes recreational boating events to benefit wounded, injured and ailing veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Visit www.mountdorapcs.org for more information.

6th Annual Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival November 16-17, 2018 Enjoy the celebration of heritage and culture with Scottish music, Highland games, dancing and so much more at the Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival.

Friday: "Night for the Tartan" Concert at Sunset Park beginning at 7pm. Featuring Celtic Music and Celtic Comedy Saturday: Scottish Highland Festival and Games at Gilbert Park, 10am to 5pm.

For more information, call 352-735-7183.

38th Annual Light Up Mount Dora November 23, 2018 Join us in lighting Donnelly Park and downtown Mount Dora with over 2 million sparking lights with an appearance by Santa! Call the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce at 352-383-2165 for more information.

Christmas Walk November 30, 2018 Enjoy this family-friendly holiday street party, complete with live music, Santa and shopping.

Contact the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce for more information: 352-383-2165.

57th Annual Christmas Parade December 1, 2018 Come downtown for this annual holiday celebration. For more information about the parade or how to get involved, contact the Mount Dora Lions Club at 352-449-8443/352-551-1333, or visit www.communications@mtdoralions.org.

Lighted Boat Parade December 1, 2018 Come enjoy the lighted Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Dora beginning at the Lighthouse across from Gilbert Park on Tremain Street and Liberty Street. Local boat owners compete for best in light show display and originality. For more information, contact the Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina at 352-383-3150.

Children’s Christmas in the Park December 8, 2018 Join us in Donnelly Park from 5pm to 9pm for a chance to go snow sledding in Florida! For more information, please contact the Mount Dora Leisure Services Department at 352- 735-7183.

This annual event is free to the public and sleds are provided.

Mount Dora 5K & Half Marathon

December 15-16, 2018 The gentle rolling hills of Mount Dora give this course a uniqueness of its own. For more information, please contact the Mount Dora Road Runners at 352-729-2150 or visit www.mountdoramarathon.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration December 31, 2018 Ring in the New Year at Sunset Park beginning at 8pm with live entertainment, food, beverages and fireworks at midnight. Sponsored by Pisces Rising, Main Street Leasing and City of Mount Dora. For more information, please call the Leisure Services Department at 352-735-7183.

44th Annual Arts Festival February 2-3, 2019 A juried fine arts festival, for art lovers, casual festival-goers and families. Nothing compares to the Mount Dora Arts Festival. In addition to the endless rows of fine art, the festival features local and regional musical entertainment at a main stage in Donnelly Park. For more information, contact the Mount Dora Center for the Arts at 352-3830880.

9th Annual African American History Festival February 9, 2019 Celebrate Black History Month during the African American History Festival from 10 am to 5 pm at Cauley Lott Park. The festival will be hosted by UCAN Leaders of Lake County. The event will include entertainment, vendors and a parade at 10 am beginning at the corner of Tremain Street and Lincoln Avenue and concluding at Cauley Lott Park. For information, please contact 352-455-4060.

23rd Annual Mount Dora Music Festival February 15-17, 2019 Feb. 16 at 7:30pm—The James Taylor Experience Tickets: $25 and $35.

Tickets and information: 352-383-2627 / 352-3851010 or visit www.mountdoramusicfest.com Location: Mount Dora Community Building

18th Annual Taste of Mount Dora

March 9, 2019 A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora's finest restaurants. The event takes place from 6pm to 11pm at Sunset Park on 4th Avenue and Alexander Street.

Sponsored by the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce. For information and tickets, call 352-383-2165 or visit www.MountDora.com.

Mount Dora Spring Show March 16-17, 2019 Over 300 vendors displaying treasures all throughout the downtown streets of Mount Dora.

Sponsored by VisitMountDora™. For more information, visit www.MountDoraSpringShow.com.

Blues and Groove Festival TBD The Mount Dora Blues & Groove will continue the tradition of bringing fabulous Blues Music to the Mount Dora Waterfront in gorgeous, lakefront Elizabeth Evans Park. The concerts will take place on Saturday at Evans Park between the hours of 4pm and 11pm. For details, visit www.bluesandgroove.com.

66th Annual Sail Boat Regatta April 6-7, 2019 This oldest Sail Boat Regatta in the state will prove to be a fun day for the whole family. For more information call 352-383-3188 or visit www.mountdorayachtclub.com

Easter Egg Drop and Hunt

April 20, 2019 This is a free event sponsored by The Cross of Mount Dora and will take place from 10am to 12pm noon at Frank Brown Park. For more information and details, visit www.thecrossmountdora.org.

Earth Day Mount Dora April 22, 2019 Celebrate Earth Day with live music, exhibits, food, yoga, trash-to-trends fashion show, educational workshops, rain barrels and much more. The free event will take place at Donnelly Park from 10am to 3pm. For more information visit www.Mountdoraenvironment.org.

5th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival

April 27-28, 2019 The 5th Annual festival returns to the shores Lake Dora at Elizabeth Evans Park with over 100 vendors on hand, live entertainment, kids activities and much more! Sponsored by the Festivals of Florida, Inc. For more information, call 407-913-4140 or visit www.festivalsofflorida.com.

4th Annual Twilight 5K Run May 2, 2019 The evening 5K Run will begin at beautiful Elizabeth Evans Park from 7pm to 8:30pm. If you would like to participate in the 5K Run please contact the Mount Dora Road Runners at Vickie@mountdorafit.com

Independence Day Celebrations July 3, 2019 Freedom on the Waterfront Join us at 5pm for live music and a spectacular fireworks show after sun down at Elizabeth Evans Park. For more information and details, please contact the Cultural and Special Events Coordinator, Chris Carson, at 352-735-7183.

July 4, 2019 Traditional Parade Celebrate your Independence with a traditional downtown parade. The parade will begin at 10am on Donnelly Street with an interactive patriotic celebration that best salutes our nation's holiday.

For more information, contact the City of Mount Dora Leisure Services Department at 352-735-7183.

The City of Mount Dora Volunteer Program

The Special Events team provides volunteer opportunities for these events. If you would like to find out more information, please contact Grace Aguda at agudag@cityofmountdora.com Questions?

The City of Mount Dora offers many events throughout the year. If you would like more information about these events, please call the Leisure Services Department at 352-735-7183 To find the Special Events permit or application, please visit our website at www.cityofmountdora.com

But wait!

There’s more!

The City of Mount Dora offers dozens of high-caliber productions, concerts and more in the Community Building! To stay up-to-date on what’s coming through our theatre this season, go to www.cityofmountdora.com/communitybuilding

A Look Into 2019 44th Annual Arts Festival

February 2-3, 2019

9th Annual African American History Festival

February 9, 2019

23rd Annual Mount Dora Music Festival

February 15-17, 2019

18th Annual Taste of Mount Dora

March 9, 2019

Mount Dora Spring Show

March 16-17, 2019

Blues and Groove Festival

March TBD

66th Annual Sail Boat Regatta

April 6-7, 2019

Easter Egg Drop and Hunt

April 20, 2019

Earth Day Mount Dora

April 22, 2019

5th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival

April 27-28, 2019

4th Annual Twilight 5K Run

May 2, 2019

Freedom on the Waterfront

July 3, 2019

Independence Day Parade

July 4, 2019

Back to School Rally

July TBD

5th Annual Seafood Festival

August 24-25, 2019

45th Annual Bicycle Festival

October 4-7, 2019

35th Annual Craft Fair

October 26-27, 2019

25th Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair

November 9-10, 2019

8th Annual Mount Dora Patriot Cruise & Salute

November 10, 2019

7th Annual Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

November 16-17, 2019

39th Annual Light Up Mount Dora

November 23, 2019

Christmas Walk

November 29, 2019

58th Annual Christmas Parade

November 30, 2019

Lighted Boat Parade

November 30, 2019

Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K

December 20-21, 2019

New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 2019

For more inquires, please call 352-735-7183