Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts
March 20 & 21, 2027 9am-5pm
This annual event takes place on the streets of downtown Mount Dora, FL every year on the 3rd weekend of March.
The Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts was originally known as the Mount Dora Antique Show that took place in conjunction with the Antique Boat Show on the shores of Lake Dora in March. This event was created in 1997 to draw people attending the Boat Show into town to help the downtown businesses. When the boat event moved to nearby Tavares, FL the event evolved into the Spring Collectibles and Crafts Show. Today the event has no antique or collectible dealers. It features all hand craft items and original art but still draws thousands of people to downtown Mount Dora,FL as was the original intent of the event organizers. The Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts is presented by Visit Mount Dora.
2027 Participating Artists
PARKING INFO
Shuttles and Parking lots
There are NO SHUTTLES running from local High Schools due to Spring Break.
The City of Mount Dora offers free shuttle service from lots around town. They are offering FREE parking and round-trip shuttle 9am – 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday from Lincoln Park Recreational Area at 1200 N Unser St, Mount Dora
Click HERE to see other City of Mount Dora PARKING options
Parking lots
Public parking can be found across the street from 1st Methodist Church at 439 E 5th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757. The lot is small so look around for residents parking cars in their yards. They typically charge around $10-$15 per car and its worth it to get closer to the event.
Click HERE to see City of Mount Dora PARKING options
Is there HC parking available?
Yes there will be HC parking behind City Hall at 510 N. Baker St. Spaces are limited. Your chances are better on Sundays or late in the day.
The deadline for ARTISTS/CRAFTERS to apply is Dec 20. Business Branding/ Sponsors may continue to register for consideration after the deadline.
This is an outdoor event held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL. The event consistently ranks in the Top 20 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual ranking of the Best 200 Classic/Contemporary Craft Festivals in America based on vendor sales.
Every 3rd weekend in March, the streets come alive with 250 hand chosen exhibitors who showcase their unique talent to more than 50,000 visitors over 2 days. It is free to the public and features wine tasting, beer, cocktails and food vendors. There is no kid zone. There is no stage or paid line up of live music at this event. Buskers can play at corners with permission.
You MUST be the creator of the items in your booth. Retail, Buy-Sell vendors are NOT permitted.
HOW exhibitors are chosen: This is a quasi juried event. Time of application has no bearing on acceptance. On the deadline date, applications are closed and all files are categorized, reviewed and scored. The highest scoring exhibitors in each category are invited to participate. Everyone else in that category is placed on the wait list. The more UNIQUE your product is, the better chance you have of being accepted into this event.
30th Mount Dora Spring Festival
March 20–21, 2027 | 9 AM–5 PM
Historic Downtown Mount Dora
230 W. 4th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757
Application Deadline: December 20, 2026 (Artists & Crafters). Business Branding vendors and Sponsors may apply after the deadline if space is available.$10 non-refundable application fee
Applications are juried. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Ranked among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Top 20 Classic & Contemporary Craft Festivals, this popular outdoor event attracts over 50,000 visitors each year and features 250 hand-selected artists and crafters. Rain or shine. Free admission.
Artist Information
- Artist applicants must create the work they sell. No retail or buy/sell merchandise allowed.
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline based on quality, originality, and category balance—not application date.
- Late applications are automatically placed on the waitlist
Booth Fees
- Artists & Crafters: $285 Single | $560 Double | Electric +$100
- Business Branding: $1,500
- Event Sponsor: $5,000
- Food Vendors: $175–$900 | Electric +$100
Please Note: A $20 administrative fee will be added to approved applications. This fee is separate from the booth fee and is only charged upon acceptance.
Important: Applying does not guarantee acceptance. WTDI, LLC reserves the right to approve or deny any application. Accepted exhibitors will be notified by email. Booth fees are due only after review and confirmed Approved and are non-refundable.