Mount Dora Events

For more information about Activities and Events in Mount Dora, visit the Go Mount Dora website.

Nov
11
Sun
Mount Dora Patriot Cruise & Salute @ Gilbert Park
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Patriot Cruise and Salute is a charitable organization formed to organize recreational boating events to benefit wounded, injured, and ill veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Nov
17
Sat
Scottish Highland Festival @ Gilbert Park
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm

6th Annual Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

Sunset Park and Gilbert Park

November 17th, 2018

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Event Cost and/or ticket information: $5.00 Per Person

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 7 p.m.. Featuring Celtic Music and Irish Dancing.
Saturday: Scottish Highland Festival and Games at Gilbert Park, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.

For more information, call (352) 735-7183.

Entertainment: Friday night – the Tartan Terrors and Saturday TBD

Road Closures:: Tremain St. between Charles and Liberty Ave, Liberty Ave between Tremain and Grandview, *The boat launch will remain open with minor delays*

Parking Instructions: Downtown Parking Lots

Shuttle Services: Mount Dora Golf Club and First Baptist Church – Golf Cart Shuttle

Items Prohibited: No glass

Bathroom Locations: Gilbert Park Public Restrooms, Simpson Cove Portalets

Nov
24
Sat
Light Up Mount Dora @ Donnelly Park
Nov 24 @ 4:30 pm

This annual event draws thousands of people to downtown to witness the turning on of more than 2-million christmas lights all at once. Featuring live entertainment and more.

Mar
16
Sat
Mount Dora Spring Festival @ Downtown Mount Dora
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring-time in Mount Dora with nearly 300 artists and crafters offering unique items for display and sale. Featuring live entertainment and fabulous food offerings against the backdrop of historic, downtown Mount Dora.

FREE parking at Mount Dora Plaza located at 2700 W. Old Hwy 441, Mount Dora and only $5 per person round trip train ride provided by The Royal Palm Railway Experience. Train runs continuously from 9am – 5:30pm. www.TheFloridaTrain.com

Apr
27
Sat
Mount Dora Blueberry Festival @ Donnelly Park
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm

The Mount Dora Blueberry Festival enters it’s 5th year of celebrating blueberries in Central Florida. This year’s event will feature a change of venue, Donnelly Park in downtown Mount Dora will host the festivities.

Visit www.MountDoraBlueberryFestival.com for more information.

Jul
3
Wed
Freedom on the Waterfront @ Elizabeth Evans Park
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fireworks and live entertainment on the waterfront.

Sep
28
Sat
Mount Dora Seafood Festival @ Gilbert Park
Sep 28 @ 11:00 am – Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm

This 5th annual event will feature more seafood, more pirates and more live entertainment than ever before. Gilbert Park on Lake Dora offers shade throughout the park during a warm time of the year!

Oct
20
Sun
Mental Mount Dora a Murder Mystery Dinner @ Mount Dora Plaza Live LLC
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm

In 1954, Doctor Kurt Mayne is showcasing his new method of psychotherapy at The Mount Dora Asylum for the Criminally Insane. You and the other distinguished guests have been invited to dine and observe Dr. Mayne’s “groundbreaking” technique as it’s performed on the hospitals most disturbed patients. Little does he know the concoction of crazy characters he’s assembled is a perfect prescription… FOR MURDER! On this hysterical journey through the human mind its up to you to analyze the suspects, examine the evidence and solve the very Mental Mount Dora Murder Mystery.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Dinner Buffet by Chef Sennet Williams includes;

  • Chef carved Baron of Beef with Demi Glac and Horseradish Aioli
  • Herb Encrusted Chicken Breast w Sauce Diablo
  • Caramelized New Potatoes with sea salt and rosemary
  • Chefs selection of seasonal vegetables
  • Decadent Triple Chocolate Bundt cake with fudge center Raspberry Couli Finished with white chocolate drizzle
  • Vegetarian option:
    Roasted Vegetable Primavera with Rice and Vegan Mozzarella
Dec
8
Sun
Nutcracker @ Mount Dora Community Building
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm
Jan
18
Sat
Mental Mount Dora A Murder Mystery Dinner @ Mount Dora Plaza Live
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm

n 1954, Doctor Kurt Mayne is showcasing his new method of psychotherapy at The Mount Dora Asylum for the Criminally Insane. You and the other distinguished guests have been invited to dine and observe Dr. Mayne’s “groundbreaking” technique as it’s performed on the hospitals most disturbed patients. Little does he know the concoction of crazy characters he’s assembled is a perfect prescription… FOR MURDER! On this hysterical journey through the human mind its up to you to analyze the suspects, examine the evidence and solve the very Mental Mount Dora Murder Mystery.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Dinner Buffet by Chef Sennet Williams includes;

  • Chef carved Baron of Beef with Demi Glac and Horseradish Aioli
  • Herb Encrusted Chicken Breast w Sauce Diablo
  • Caramelized New Potatoes with sea salt and rosemary
  • Chefs selection of seasonal vegetables
  • Decadent Triple Chocolate Bundt cake with fudge center Raspberry Couli Finished with white chocolate drizzle
  • Vegetarian option:
    Roasted Vegetable Primavera with Rice and Vegan Mozzarella