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Hometown Festivals - 26Festivals in Lake County are old-fashioned community celebrationsWhile the lure of outdooractivities attracts visitors to thearea, the hometown charm of thelocal cities and festivals bringsthem back.Lined with historic significanceand country charisma, the smalldowntowns in Lake County offerthe peaceful getaway so manytourists seek. The annual eventsin these enchanting, historicdowntowns, such as the FloridaBlack Bear Festival and the MountDora Arts Festival, are the type ofhometown celebrations that warmthe heart.Home to 1,000 lakes, LakeCounty is also known for itsexcellent fishing tournaments,water-skiing competitionsand nationally recognizedtriathlons. Anotherunique attractionthat drawsupon the
Lake County Vacation Guide - 27For a complete listing of events, faires and festivals in Lake County,log on to www.lakecountyfl.com, keyword: calendar.abundance of water is theAntique Boat Festival in Tavares.The display of mahogany-richclassic and antique boats drawsparticipants from throughout theUnited States and Canada.The natural gifts of Lake Countytend to influence the annualevents calendar. Festivals, suchas Seminole-LakeGliderport’sSenior SoaringChampionship andFlorida Carriage Museumand Resort’s Carriage & HorseFestival, are possible becauseof the wide-open spacesavailable in this CentralFlorida locale. While the manyparks and preserves provideopportunities for activesporting events, they alsoprovide the needed inspiration forthe creative mind.Cultural festivals are premierattractions in Lake County.With more than a dozen fine art,craft, antique and music festivalsscheduled annually, the artisticvibrancy of the area is alive and well.Perhaps the most unique of theseculturally themed events are theAntique Extravaganzas ofRenninger’s Florida Twin Markets.Considered the largest antiqueshows in the southeast, thethree-times-a-year event bringsan estimated 1,400 antique dealersto the 117-acre market.Whether it is the sports-themed,heritage or just plain fun festivalsyour family searches for, it is allhappening in Lake County.Come join the party.
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