FESTIVALS with JANET

This website is designed specifically for people interested in applying to or having a festival coordinated by nationally recognized Festival coordinators, Janet Gamache and Brian Young. It also offers tips and insight for those looking for ways to stand out when applying to participate.

What is this site?

This site is specifically designed to help Artists, Crafters, Entertainers, Food Vendors, Sponsors, and Organizations connect directly to events coordinated by WTDI, Inc (aka Janet Gamache and  Brian Young) but it is also a wealth of resources for everything “Festival” related.

What kind of info is here

Not only will you find upcoming events and application links , you will also find tips for getting noticed over other applicants, ways to negotiate to get into events as an entertainer and other inside info about the festival world.

PARTICIPATE

Find out about upcoming events, get information and find links to apply.

PARTNER

Looking for someone to revitalize or manage your existing festival or start a new one? 

or email [email protected] directly

VOLUNTEER

Get involved , have fun and feel good.

List of 2025 event dates

 50th Mount Dora Arts Festival February 1, 2025 9am-5pm & February 2, 9am – 4pm, 2024 Downtown Mount Dora, FL.  230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757

Inaugural Lake Nona Festival of Fine Arts February 22 & 23, 2025 in Lake Nona  6100 Wave Hotel Dr, Orlando, FL 32827

28th Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts March 15 & 16 2025 9am-5pm Downtown Mount Dora, FL.  230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757

36th Spring Fiesta in the Park   April 5 & 6, 2025 10am-5pm in Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

30th Mount Dora Earth Day Celebration   April 12, 2025 9am-3pm in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757 

11th Mount Dora Blueberry Festival   April 26 & 27, 2025 9am-5pm in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757

3rd Mount Dora Viva La FRIDA Festival  September 27, 2025

41st Mount Dora Craft Fair   October 25 & 26, 2025 9am-5pm on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL.  230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757 

31st Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair   Sat Nov 1 & Sun Nov 2, 2025 9am-5pm in Donnelly Park   539 N. Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757 

 Fall Fiesta in the Park   Sat Nov 1 & Sun Nov 2, 2025 10am-5pm in Lake Eola Park,  512 E. Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

49th Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival   Sat Nov 22 & Sun Nov 23, 2025 in the Longwood historic city district   200 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750 

KEEP UP with updates, deadlines and new events by joining the FB group, FESTIVALS WITH JANET at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363622434468323/