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5 Things to know before heading to Lake County Fair

4/1/2023

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This year marks 102 years of the Lake County Fair. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker heading for the rides or prefer to keep your feet on the ground and take in the exhibits, here’s a quick cheat sheet of what you need to know about this year's Lake County Fair that runs April 6-15.

1. LOCATION
Lake County Expo Center is located at 2101 N. County Road 452 in Eustis.

2. FAIR HOURS
Weekday opening: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Weekend opening: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

3. BYPASS THE LINE
Purchase your 2023 Lake County Fair admission tickets online to save a couple of bucks and skip the ticketing line. Just have your pre-purchased tickets in hand (paper or on your cell phone) and proceed to the VIP/Fast Pass Gate for easy entry.

3. SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT
Please note, some shows begin before the full fair opens.
Livestock shows run April 5 - 15
Robinson’s Racing Pigs: Daily at 1:30, 3:30, 7:30, 9:30 p.m.
Agricadabra Magic Show, Nightly at 6:45 p.m. at UF Health Showcase Center
The Fearless Flores Thrill Show, 6:15, 8:15 p.m.
Hypnotist Show, 8:45 p.m., UF Health Showcase Center

4. REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES
Adults: $12
Seniors: $7
Kids ages 4 to 11: $3
Kids ages 3 & under: Free admission with a paying adult.
Note: Rides are not included in any admission prices. Separate wristbands can be purchased for rides (see below).

5. RIDE WRISTBANDS & ADMISSION SPECIALS
Thrillseekers looking for unlimited rides can buy wristbands which are valid from open to close for the day of purchase. The cost of wristbands is additional to the cost of admission into the fair.

All Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday:
Wristband $30 per day.

Thursdays
$25 wristband

Monday, April 10, $2-day
All admission and rides are $2

Wednesday Carload Night, April 12
$65 Carload admission & wristbands, each person must be in a seat belt, max 8 people. Price includes admission and unlimited rides. Carloads are not sold after 9 p.m. Regular tickets are also available.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit the area's website and download the area's free mobile app.  Be sure to follow Mount Dora Buzz's Instagram and Facebook page for more local info.

Mount Dora continues its Easter egg hunt tradition

4/1/2023

Mount Dora residents don’t need to look far to find the Easter Bunny. He’ll be making his annual appearance on the front lawn of the W.T. Bland Public Library with a little help from Mount Dora Fire Department on Saturday, April 8. An old-fashioned Easter egg hunt will follow after the Easter Bunny’s 10 a.m. arrival. The egg hunts are separated by children’s ages and abilities. Kids ten years old and younger are welcome to participate and every child will receive a free new book, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Sweet treats and PAWS therapy dogs will be on hand, as will volunteers from local service organizations.

No registration is required for this event. W.T. Bland Library is located at 1995 N. Donnelly Street in Mount Dora. Overflow parking is available at Church of Christ located at 1801 N. Donnelly Street, just one block south of the Library

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit the area's website and download the area's free mobile app. Be sure to follow Mount Dora Buzz's Instagram and Facebook page for more local info.

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Mount Dora continues its Easter egg hunt tradition

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