08/19/2026
Mount Doea Festivals Guide
As we look ahead to cooler temperatures, Mount Dora’s festival season is getting ready to come alive — and we have a great lineup ahead.
From September through New Year’s Eve, the calendar is packed with food, art, antiques, cycling, craft fairs, concerts, holiday traditions and plenty more.
Our newest Meet Me in Mount Dora blog rounds up the festivals and major events still ahead in 2026, including Pitmasters & Pourers, Viva La Frida, the Mount Dora Bicycle Festival, the Fall Ice Cream Stroll & Pup Walk, the Mount Dora Craft Fair, Pirates & Parrots Festival, the Plant & Garden Fair, Light Up Mount Dora, the Christmas Walk and more.
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to plan your next Mount Dora weekend, this is your guide.
Read: The Mount Dora Festival Guide: What’s Still Ahead in 2026
https://business.mountdora.com/blog/meet-me-in-mount-dora-5704/post/the-mount-dora-festival-guide-what-s-still-ahead-in-2026-43197
SAVE THE DATES
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 12 — Pitmasters & Pourers
Sept. 26 — Viva La Frida Festival
Sept. 26–Nov. 15 — Great Scott Farms Fall Festival
OCTOBER
Oct. 3–4 — Fall in the Field at Renninger’s
Oct. 10–11 — Mount Dora Bicycle Festival
Oct. 11 — Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll & Pup Walk
Oct. 17 — Mount Dora Fall Festival
Oct. 24–25 — Mount Dora Craft Fair
NOVEMBER
Nov. 7 — Pirates & Parrots Festival
Nov. 7 — Florida CannFest
Nov. 7–8 — Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair
Nov. 20–22 — Renninger’s Antique & Collector’s Extravaganza
Nov. 21 — Light Up Mount Dora
DECEMBER
Dec. 4 — Mount Dora Christmas Walk
Dec. 5 — Mount Dora Christmas Parade
Dec. 5 — Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 5–6 — Christmas at the Market (Renningers)
Dec. 12 — Children’s Christmas Snow in the Park
Dec. 12–13 — Holiday Tour of Homes benefiting LovExtension
Dec. 19–20 — Mount Dora 5K & Half Marathon Weekend
Dec. 31 — Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebration
