Plants, Pirates, Parrots & a Little Margaritaville: This Weekend in Mount Dora (Nov. 6–8)
Plants, Pirates, Parrots & a Little Margaritaville: This Weekend in Mount Dora (Nov. 6–8)
Mount Dora is gearing up for a busy weekend with the Plant & Garden Fair, Pirates & Parrots Festival, Florida CannFest, a downtown wine walk and live entertainment around town.
There's plenty happening in Mount Dora this Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8! Three major festivals are taking place Saturday, along with concerts, wine tastings and community celebrations. Whether you're spending the day downtown or looking for a night out, here's what's happening this weekend.
The Big Festivals
32nd Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair | Saturday & Sunday
Donnelly Park becomes a gardener's paradise this weekend, with nurseries and vendors from across Florida offering flowers, native and exotic plants, garden décor and more. Saturday also features a Plein Air Paint Out, with local artists creating artwork outdoors.
Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St. | Free admission
Pirates & Parrots Festival | Saturday
It's a little Margaritaville on the Mount Dora waterfront! The Pirates & Parrots Festival brings tropical music, food, vendors and live parrots to Elizabeth Evans Park. The entertainment begins with Propaganjah at 2 p.m., followed by Hawaiian dancing at 6 p.m. and The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, beginning at noon | Concert at 7 p.m.
Elizabeth Evans Park | Tickets required for concert entertainment
Florida CannFest | Saturday
Renninger's hosts Florida CannFest, an adults-only festival featuring live music, art, food trucks, vendors and cannabis-related exhibits and education.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Renninger's, Mount Dora | Ages 18+ | Ticketed event
Wine Walks & Community Events
Maggie's Attic Downtown Wine Tasting | Saturday
Enjoy an evening sipping and strolling through historic downtown Mount Dora! Maggie's Attic hosts its first-Saturday wine tasting, with more than 20 wines to sample at participating downtown locations, plus live music.
Saturday, 6–8 p.m.
Maggie's Attic, 237 W. 4th Ave. | Advance tickets $15.75
Patriot Fest | Saturday
American Legion Post 35 and the Florida Veterans Coalition host a free celebration honoring local veterans, featuring a patriotic ceremony, guest speakers, food, music and vendors.
Saturday, 4–6 p.m.
American Legion Post 35, 920 S. Highland St. | Free
Mount Dora Village Market | Sunday
Spend Sunday morning shopping local at the weekly Village Market. Browse fresh produce, specialty foods, handmade goods and local vendors in the heart of downtown.
Sunday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunset Park, downtown Mount Dora | Free admission
Live Music & Entertainment
Mount Dora's restaurants, bars and entertainment venues have plenty planned this weekend, from waterfront music and local performers to cabaret and tribute concerts.
Friday, November 6
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Pisces Rising: Waterfront live music, 7–10 p.m.
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Whiskey Kitchen: Sal & Izy, 6–9 p.m.
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The Yardery: Friday night live music
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Mount Dora Music Hall: The Expanding Man, a Steely Dan tribute concert, 7 p.m.
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Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn: Live piano, 6–9 p.m.
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Eden Abbey Brewing: Live music, 7–10 p.m.
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The Mount Dora Bistro: Friday cabaret, with the show at 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
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Maggie's Attic: Downtown Wine Tasting and live music, 6–8 p.m.
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Whiskey Kitchen: John Carter, noon–3 p.m.; Autumn Gold, 6–9 p.m.
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Pisces Rising: Waterfront live music, 7–10 p.m.
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The Yardery: Saturday night live music
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Pirates & Parrots Festival: The Landsharks Jimmy Buffett tribute, 7 p.m.
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Eden Abbey Brewing: The Getaways, 7 p.m.
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Tremain's Tavern: Live piano, 6–9 p.m.
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The Mount Dora Bistro: Club Privé Saturday nightlife
Sunday, November 8
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Whiskey Kitchen: Autumn Gold, noon–3 p.m.; Michelle Ingram, 4–7 p.m.
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Pisces Rising: Waterfront live music, noon–3 p.m.
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Eden Abbey Brewing: Live music, 12:30–2:30 p.m. and 5–7:30 p.m.
Live music schedules are subject to change. Confirm performances with individual venues before heading out.
Plan Your Weekend in Mount Dora
With three festivals happening Saturday, downtown Mount Dora will be especially busy. Give yourself extra time for parking, check ticket requirements in advance and make a little time to explore the local shops and restaurants while you're in town.
For more events and community activities, visit the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar.
