Mount Dora Arts Festival

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Arts & CultureMount Dora
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsMore than fifty consecutive years of the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Mount Dora Arts Festival in Mount Dora

The Mount Dora Arts Festival is a juried outdoor fine art show held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida, organized by the nonprofit Mount Dora Center for the Arts. The 2026 edition, the 51st annual, runs January 31 and February 1, with about 300 fine artists lining the streets alongside entertainment, food, beer, and wine. The festival is free to attend and runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Its historic town setting and scale make it one of Florida's strongest arts rows.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

More than fifty consecutive years of the same juried format give the Mount Dora Arts Festival a track record few small-city art shows can match, and it remains organized entirely by a local nonprofit, the Mount Dora Center for the Arts, rather than an outside promoter

02

The mystery stays covered

The juried selection process means the roughly 300 exhibiting artists are chosen competitively for quality and originality across mediums, giving the festival a curated feel rather than an open-vendor market

03

The city starts moving

It takes over the historic downtown streets of Mount Dora, a small lakeside city already known for antique shops and Victorian-era architecture, so the art show doubles as a walk through a well preserved historic district

04

The water draws everyone in

Free admission keeps the event accessible to a broad regional audience rather than limiting it to ticket buyers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's core tradition is the juried art fair itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a format in which a panel reviews and selects exhibiting artists competitively for quality rather than simply renting booth space to any applicant

The sacred route

Living ritual

a standard used by many of the country's long-running outdoor art shows

The local code

Living ritual

Running the event through the nonprofit Mount Dora Center for the Arts

Tradition 5

Living ritual

now in its sixth decade of producing the show

Tradition 6

Living ritual

ties the festival directly to the organization's broader mission of local arts education and gallery programming in the same downtown district

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Driving from Orlando is common.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to a full day of walking on downtown streets. Central Florida's late January and early February weather is usually mild, so layers for cool mornings that...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Mount Dora

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map28.80 N, 81.64 WOpen in Google Maps

Mount Dora, FL

TransportDriving from Orlando is common.
Stay areaMount Dora

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mount Dora via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mount Dora, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to a full day of walking on downtown streets. Central Florida's late January and early February weather is usually mild, so layers for cool mornings that warm up by afternoon, plus a hat and sunglasses for sun exposure, are practical.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mount Dora Arts Festival?

Mount Dora Arts Festival is listed for Past edition: 31 January–1 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mount Dora Arts Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mount Dora, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mount Dora, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmountdoraart.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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