Major Events & Festivals

Renninger's Antique Extravaganza (Third weekend of January, February and November) An antique lover's dream!!! This event held at Renninger's Twin Markets, is one of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the South with over 1,500 dealers attending. For information: Renninger's Twin Markets (352) 383-8393

Arts Festival (First full weekend of February) This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts 300 artists from all over the world. The fine arts are displayed throughout the downtown village attracting thousands of visitors. For information" The Mount Dora Center for the Arts (352) 383-0880

Antique Boat Festival Last Weekend of March) Over 150 antique, classic and historic boats are on display at the Southeast’s largest event of this type. In addition, the Downtown Merchants Association will hold its annual downtown antique fair. The Mount Dora Theatre Company will also hold its annual Jewels & Junque. For information: Sunnyland Chapter A.C.B.S.(352)742-8038

Bicycle Festival (Second full weekend in October) Attracting 1500 cyclists, this is Florida’s oldest and largest 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. (Bicycling Magazine, March 1998). For information: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce (352) 383-2165

Craft Fair (Fourth weekend in October) Sponsored by the Downtown Village Merchants Association, this nationally ranked juried event continues to attract over 250,000 Visitors and over 350 of the best crafters in the country. For information: Downtown Village Merchants Assoc. (352) 735-1191

Plant & Garden Fair (First weekend in November) Over 10,000 rare and exotic plants plus garden accessories displayed lakefront at Simpson's Cove, adjacent to downtown. For information: Mount Dora Library Association (352) 357-4116