Want to raise some money?  Tap Mount Dora’s artists’ community.  

That was the idea when Artisans on Fifth decided to join the fight against breast cancer. The local artists’ co-op is the organizer of“Bra-Vo,” a fundraiser for no- or low-cost diagnostic testing and treatment for breast cancer in Lake County. 

Fast forward four years and Bra-Vo has turned into an event which, thanks to its small army of inspired artists and passionate patrons, has raised over $24,000 for the cause.  

Bra-Vo is once again calling for artists of all levels...Read more. ​

Last year seafood lovers found room in their stomachs for fresh conch fritters, lobster and crab legs when they’d already scarfed down cajun crawfish, paella, shrimp and fresh fish tacos.  This weekend promises to bring the same, plus a lot more.   Foodies that want to indulge in lots of seafood tasting can take a "Landlubber Tour" on Saturday with stops at seven Mount Dora restaurants offering samples of their seafood dishes and lively libations.  The self-guided tours go 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets are $38.

The festival's free entertainment includes: local favorite TNT; a Beach Boys tribute "Surf Party" featuring the Shindigs on Saturday at 5 p.m.; and The Original Wailers headlining at 7 p.m.  Steel drums will be played throughout the day.

Lakeside Inn will an added entertainment venue featuring a live music stage and Aqua Bubbles, where kids can 'walk on water' in large plastic bubbles for a small fee.

To help meet the challenges of downtown parking, shuttles will be provided at Mount Dora High School and Mount Dora Christian Academy to the festival.  Shuttles this weekend's (August 27 and 28) festival run on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

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