Podcasts aplenty!

Lake County Tourism & Business Relations recently released editions 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 of its podcast series.

The podcasts help to inform tourists and local visitors about attractions and events in Lake County, Fla. For a complete listing of all podcasts, log on to www.lakecountyfl.gov/enjoying_lake_county/podcasts.aspx.

Melon Patch Theatre

The Melon Patch Theatre is a community theatre located in Leesburg. This year marks its 60th anniversary providing the community with family-friendly theatrical productions such as musicals, comedies and plays. The theatre also has children’s productions under the name of Patchwork Productions, which will be featuring “Babes in Toyland” this season. The theatre will also feature a Christmas show titled “Melon Patch Family Christmas” opening in December 2010. For show schedule and tickets, log on to www.businessmasters.net/melonpatch.

Hansen’s World Wakeboard Center

The center has various training programs to help the competitive rider hone their skills. It caters to both amateurs and professionals with on-site lodging for camps and trainees. For more information, log on to www.worldwakeboardcenter.com.

Fishing Facilities in Lake County

Lake County features more than 1,000 named lakes with great facilities for both anglers and recreational boaters. Explore many different types of fishery habitats during any boating outing. There are also many opportunities to fish from shorelines at various parks, such as Hickory Point Recreational Facility on the Harris Chain of Lakes.

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Go back in time to the 16th century during the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire scheduled for Nov. 5-7 at Hickory Point Recreational Facility. The event features hundreds of legendary performers, a lively renaissance village, exciting entertainment and one-of-kind experiences from minstrels to jousters. Information about the event and tickets are available at www.lakerenfaire.com.

16th Annual Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair

The Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair is an annual event featuring an array of more than 12,000 flowers and plants. The festival is located Gilbert Park and is scheduled for Nov. 6. Admission is free. For more information, contact Christine Cole at (352) 729-2170.

4th Annual Veterans Salute Ride

Join in the fun and be part of a great Veterans’ Day tribute to those that serve and have served our country. The 4th Annual Veterans Salute, held on Nov. 6, honors all U.S. veterans and benefits the Disabled American Veterans organization. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at Gator Harley-Davidson in Leesburg with breakfast and various organizations. With a police-escorted ride to Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson, the festivities continue with a live auction and lunch. For event details and a line-up of the day’s activities, visit www.gatorharley.com

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Tavares introduces new ‘harvest moon’ event

The City of Tavares sent out a news release this week announcing a new addition to its cavalcade of unique events, fairs and festivals at Wooton Park. The “Harvest Moon on the Lake Dora Bayou” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 11 p.m.

The 3-acre park, located at 100 E. Ruby St., has undergone an immense transformation the past year. Joining the park’s pavilion, gazebos and other amenities this year were a new seaplane basin and marina.

For more information about these new features, visit the Ship’s Store at the Seaplane Base/Marina, which is an historical replica of the Woodlea House.

The news release from the City of Tavares about the “Harvest Moon on the Lake Dora Bayou” is below:

Tavares Does It Again – Another Signature Event Comes to Downtown!

Harvest Moon on the Lake Dora Bayou – October 23, 2010

Tavares, FL ~ Save the date! October 23, 2010 promises to be a day of great family fun and musical entertainment as the city of Tavares welcomes fall with the addition of a new signature event, Harvest Moon on the Lake Dora Bayou! Harvest Moon will take place in Wooton Park in downtown Tavares, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is free!

Throughout the afternoon Wooton Park will be the location for a variety of activities: Hay rides, rock climbing wall, bounce house, pottery demonstrations, face painters, farmers market, and pumpkin patch, to name a few. Food vendors will be available with a variety of treats to tempt your taste buds, including a sampling of Cajun and seafood specialties. As dark descends, Ghost Boat Tours will be available around Lake Dora and the Dora Canal (minimal fee).

The event starts off at 3:00 p.m. with a Hush Puppy Parade (sponsored by the Green K-9), so grab your pups and join the fun. Don’t have a dog? Come watch as canines of various sizes and shapes parade down New Hampshire and Ruby Streets in their best puppy finery. To participate, register now at the Green K-9, 113 E. Main Street, Tavares, 352.253.5205. The Green K-9 has a limited number of costumes available for loan, or you can make your own! It is recommended that participants have up to date vaccinations, particularly Bordetella (canine cough).

Entertainment not to be missed (free admission): Local bands, The Accelerators and Dixieland Band, will play throughout the afternoon. A special evening concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. featuring Buckwheat Zydeco, who recently won a Grammy Award for Best Cajun and Zydeco album for Lay Your Burden Down.

“Ace accordionist Buckwheat Zydeco (Stanley Dural) celebrates his 30th anniversary in the business with the hands-down best album he’s ever waxed, moving away from straight zydeco and into a vital, ultra-soulful zone of his own… Is this the r & b-based zydeco with which Dural made his bones? No. It’s something deeper and better.” –The Boston Herald

“Buckwheat Zydeco is a bona-fide roots music legend, and Lay Your Burden Down proves that the old dog still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Although long-time fans will revel in Zydeco’s playful accordion-bashing and friendly vocals, Lay Your Burden Down is more than just another Fat Tuesday soundtrack album. Featuring a number of great vocal performances on a wide range of challenging rock, blues, and soul material, Zydeco exceeds expectations and, after thirty years in the trenches, shows that he can still surprise and educate his audience as well as entertaining them. (Four stars)” – About.com

Following the concert, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Wooton Park will be aglow in fall colors, as a fall flavored, synchronized light show begins. Shortly after, the city of Tavares will offer “Movie Under the Stars” with a 17’ movie screen stationed near the waterfront. In keeping with the Harvest Moon theme, the feature presentation will be Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Mark your calendar now for October 23, Harvest Moon on the Lake Dora Bayou!

For more information on the event: City of Tavares, Scott Aldrich, 352.742.6477

For more information on Buckwheat Zdeco: www.buckwheatzydeco.com

Management and Publicity: Ted Fox 914.876.8766

Publicity: Cary Baker, Baker-Northrop Media 818.501.0056

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Lake County park rangers host two upcoming events

The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is hosting a bird survey on Friday, Sept. 24, and a fall bird hike on Saturday, Sept. 25.

The bird survey is scheduled from 7 to 10 a.m. at Ferndale Preserve, located off County Road 455 in South Lake County.

The fall bird hike is from 8 to 10 a.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg. During the 3-mile hike, participants will look for birds at the park.

Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, field guides, water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat and hiking shoes. Reservations are required.

For more information or reservations, call the Lake County Parks & Trails Division at (352) 253-4950, e-mail parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov or log on to www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks.

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Bicyclists gear up for annual festival

Attracting more than a thousand cyclists, the 36^th Annual Mount Dora Bicycle Festival, scheduled for Oct. 8-10, is Florida’s oldest and largest bicycling event.

With rides of varying lengths and skill levels, cyclists of all ages come visit Mount Dora each year to tour the rolling countryside of Lake County. The first ride is on Friday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. First rides on Saturday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 10, are at 7:30 a.m.

According to the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.mountdora.com/bikefest/, this year’s event promises to be the best yet as the City is celebrating its centennial. The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival takes full advantage of the roads and scenery of Lake County, which is recognized as one of the finest locations in the state and the country to ride. It’s no coincidence that collegiate and pro level cyclists and tri-athletes choose to train here.

As in previous years, this year’s event will feature rides from 5 to 100 miles in length, with options for all skill levels. Below is a schedule of rides. For more information, call the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce at (352) 383-2165 or log on to www.mountdora.com.

Unmarked “on your own” rides with maps available in the baggage room at registration area:

• Lake Dora Loop 24.2 miles
• Lake Gertrude Ride 5.1 miles
• Renninger’s Antiques & Flea Market Ride 4 miles

FRIDAY, OCT. 8

• 8 a.m. — Emeralda Marsh Madness (47 miles) Scenic ride with some rolling hills.
• 9:30 a.m. — Clearwater Lake Picnic Ride (45 miles) Generally flat ride to the Ocala National Forest for a picnic
• 10 a.m. — Thrill Hill (18 miles) Ride through rural countryside with a few gently rolling hills and roller coaster thrill hill.
• 10:30 a.m. — Mission Inn Brunch ride; (42 miles) additional fee required for the meal
• 1 p.m. — Ray’s Round Lake Ride (21 miles) A country ride past nurseries & horse farms.
• 2 p.m. — I Climbed Mount Dora (12 miles) Short ride with lots of hills. See why we call it Mount Dora!.
• 2:30 p.m. — Trimble Park (5 miles) An easy bike ride

SATURDAY, OCT. 9

• 7:30 a.m. — CPR Century (100 miles) A scenic century that rolls through rural farm lands in northern lake before heading south into the hills.
• 7:50 a.m. — Emeralda Island Wander (62 miles) Metric century that follows northern part of the Century. Returns to home before the hills.
• 9 a.m. — Yalaha Bakery Ride (55 miles) Ride to an incredible German bakery. Work off your pastries on way back.
• 9:30 a.m. — King’s Landing Ride and canoeing (29.8 miles) A country ride past nurseries & horse farms to Kelly Park. (additional fee for canoe)
• 10 a.m. — Sun Cycle/Trek Bicycle Breast Cancer Awareness Ride; Separate fee donation to participate in this ride. May sign up the day of the event.
• 10:30 a.m. — I Climbed Mount Dora (12 miles) Short ride with lots of hills. See why we call it Mount Dora!
• 1 p.m. — Ray’s Round Lake Ride (21 miles) A country ride past nurseries & horse farms.
• 1:30 p.m. — Scott’s Farm Corn maize (14 miles) Ride out to the farm and have a snack, then tour the corn maize.
• 2 p.m. — Mystery Dessert Ride (4 miles) Family ride with desert is on us.
• 3 p.m. — Poker Ride to the Mount Dora Brewery (5 miles) Limited to first 52 riders. Best hand wins.

SUNDAY, OCT. 10

• 8 a.m. — Battle of Buckhill (61 miles) A challenging ride through the Clermont hills Buckhill, Grassy Lake and the backside of Sugarloaf.
• 8:30 a.m. — Assault on Sugarloaf (40 miles) A flat ride until you have to tackle Sugarloaf and “The Wall” two of the most challenging hills in Florida.
• 9 a.m. — Ray’s Round Lake Ride (21 miles) A country ride past nurseries & horse farms.
• 9:30 a.m. — Thrill Hill (18 miles) Ride through rural countryside with a few gently rolling hills and roller coaster thrill hill.
• 10 a.m. Scott’s Farm Corn maize (14 miles) Ride out to the farm and have a snack, then tour the corn maize.

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Mission Inn readies for college & junior golf tournaments

Mission Inn Resort & Club’s two golf courses attract vacationers, corporate functions and golf tournaments, including two upcoming tourneys — 2010 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Fall Preview and Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational.

Mission Inn’s El Campeon is the third oldest golf course in the state. By featuring water on 13 of 18 holes and rare 85-foot elevation changes, the course ranks in the Top 10 in the state, according to Florida Golfing News. Along with the Las Colinas (The Hills) course, which is noted for its large, undulating fairways and greens, the two courses make for outstanding tournament play.

Below are two news releases about the upcoming golf tournaments at Mission Inn Resort & Club:

Top-notch women golfers to tee off at Mission Inn Resort & Club for Fall Preview

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — In partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission, Mission Inn Resort & Club will be welcoming back women’s golf teams from NCAA Division III on Sept. 26-27 for a fall preview.

Oglethorpe University of Atlanta is hosting the tournament at Mission Inn Resort & Club, located at 10400 County Road 48 in Howey-in-the-Hills. The public is encouraged to attend the 2010 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Fall Preview, as admission is free.

In addition to Oglethorpe University, teams participating in the Fall Preview include Methodist University of Fayetteville, N.C., St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Ind., Allegheny College of Meadville, Pa., Piedmont College of Demorest, Ga., Birmingham Southern College of Birmingham, Ala., Berry College of Mount Berry, Ga., Wartburg College of Waverly, Iowa, Rhodes College of Memphis, Tenn., and Illinois Wesleyan University of Bloomington, Ill.

“These teams will be playing to get a preview of Mission Inn’s challenging golf courses, in advance of the Division III Women’s Golf National Championship scheduled for May 2011,” said Kristina Cullison, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Mission Inn.

For the 14th consecutive year, Mission Inn will be hosting a NCAA golf championship with the 2011 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championships.

“The 14 consecutive NCAA golf championships that Lake County and the Mission Inn Resort & Club has hosted is truly a remarkable feat,” said Sam Stark, President of the Central Florida Sports Commission. “We are honored to be part of this tradition, and we know the golfers will have a great time getting a sneak peak at the course they will be crowning their champion on next May.”

For more information about the 2010 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championships, call Jon Baran, Lake County Marketing Manager at the Central Florida Sports Commission, at 407-648-4900 ext. 21, e-mail jbaran@centralfloridasports.org or log on to www.lakecountysports.org. For more information about Lake County vacations, call (800) 430-LAKE, log on to www.lakecountyfl.com or visit the Welcome Center, located at 20763 U.S. Highway 27 in Groveland.

Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational to be Held Oct. 8-11
Mission Inn Resort & Club to host 78 top junior golfersBRASELTON, Ga. – The American Junior Golf Association is pleased to announce the Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational will be held for a second consecutive year at Mission Inn Resort & Club Oct. 8-11, 2010. The tournament field boasts 78 junior golfers from across the country.

Conducted by the AJGA, the Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational is the culmination of 10 events in the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series. Specifically designed for boys and girls ages 12-15, the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series presents opportunities for younger players to develop their skills and earn entry into AJGA Open tournaments. The Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Invitational is reserved for winners and top finishers in Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series events.

In 2009, Alex Lloyd of Virginia Beach, Va., captured the championship in the Boys Division. He bested the field by two strokes en route to his first AJGA victory. In the Girls Division, Sierra Sims of Austin, Texas, led wire-to-wire and recorded a seven-shot win.

A practice round will be held Friday, October 8 with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Tournament play will be Saturday, October 9 through Monday, October 11, with tee times running off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees from 8:30-10:18 a.m. each day. An awards ceremony will immediately follow final-round play. Admission is free of charge and guests are welcome to attend.

Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is an independent college
preparatory school located in Montverde, Florida. The Academy prepares
junior golfers, student athletes and students from across the world with world-class academics and nationally-recognized athletic programs.

Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, a full-time signature golf instruction program located in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., began as an Official Partner of the AJGA in 2009. The partnership features an endowment of an Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant and the naming rights to the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series.

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and 30 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.

Titleist, the AJGA’s National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association’s success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA’s second Premier Partner.

AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 400 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel.

For more information, please contact Ashley O’Dell (aodell@ajga.org) in the AJGA Communications Department at (678) 425-1787 or visit the AJGA website at www.ajga.org.

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Leesburg Farmer’s Market readies for new season

The Leesburg Farmer’s Market will open its new season on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Towne Square, in historic downtown Leesburg.

Shoppers will find a multitude of vendors who sell produce, plants & flowers, cooked and prepared specialty foods such as, fish, meat, cheese, eggs, bakery items, jellies & jams, honey, nuts, coffee and ethnic foods. These products vary from week to week, so there is always something new. Shoppers can also enjoy live entertainment from local talent.

The market is open every Saturday until April 30. The market will be closed holidays and on Bikefest weekend on April 9, 2011.

For a complete listing of farmer’s markets in Lake County, log on to http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/enjoying_lake_county/listings.aspx?keyword=farmers.

Shop for fresh vegetables at the Leesburg Saturday Morning Market.

Below are upcoming events at the Leesburg Saturday Morning Market, which is presented by the Leesburg Partnership:

• Antique Fair: 2nd Saturday of Each Month Don’t miss the Antique Fair that will be held in Historic Downtown Leesburg on the 2nd Saturday of each month during the entire Saturday Morning Market Season.
• Scarecrow Expo! & Build-Off On Saturday, Oct. 2, the fun begins at 8 am until 12 pm on Towne Square in Historic Downtown Leesburg. The $20 entry fee includes materials. Everyone is invited to compete for the Merchants, City Dept, General Public Trophies. Scarecrows will be on Display down Main Street through Oct. 30. For information, contact Sandi Moore at 352-365-0053.
• Boo Bash On Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9:00 am to 12 noon experience fun for the whole family with games, costume contests and so much more.

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New podcasts trumpet upcoming events

Editions 27 and 28 of the podcast series by Lake County Tourism & Business Relations launched this week.

The podcasts help to inform tourists and local visitors about attractions and events in Lake County, Fla. For a complete listing of all podcasts, log on to www.lakecountyfl.gov/enjoying_lake_county/podcasts.aspx.

2010 Lake County Folk Festival

Lake County Folk Festival is a free two-day, family-friendly festival of traditional and original music featuring Celtic, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and more.

The Festival is held on the second weekend of October each year in businesses located in downtown Eustis and Ferran Park located on Lake Eustis. The 2010 Lake County Folk Festival is scheduled for Oct. 9-10. For more information, log on to www.lakecountyfolkfest.com.

Birds and Bicycles

On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy a natural adventure at Emeralda Marsh, one of the most beautiful preserves in all of Florida.

The event, hosted by the Trout Lake Nature Center and Lake County Parks & Trails, encourages participants to bicycle, walk or hop on a hayride on the 6 miles of levees throughout this natural land. Stationed birders, biologist, naturalist and working artists, will inform and inspire participants. For more information, call (352) 357-7536, e-mail silvernell@lcia.com or log on to www.troutlakenature.org.

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New edition of online magazine features Lake County tourism spots

The newest edition of Hometown Highlights is available online for travel writers and tourists interested in learning more about Lake County, Fla.

From Central Florida’s first dog bakery, to an up-and-coming pub that is brewing success, there’s plenty to do and see in Lake County. The online magazine Hometown Highlights provides insight to some of the most best-kept secrets in Lake County. Four new articles were recently introduced to the online feature at www.lakecountyfl.com/hometown_highlights/. The following excerpts are from each new article.

Mount Dora Brewing & Rocking Rabbit Brewery— What happens when a master woodworker hangs up his hammer and unplugs his lathe? Naturally, the skilled artisan tries his hand creating other works of art. Instead of refinishing antiques, these days Jeff Herbst, owner of Mount Dora Brewing and Rocking Rabbit Brewery, is perfecting the finish on his collection of handcrafted ales.

Piglet’s Pantry —When your furry companion needs a cookie break, “paws” at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Donnelly Street in downtown Mount Dora and gaze upon the largest selection of all-natural, homemade dog treats in the southeast. Piglet’s Pantry started inconspicuously enough: Carla and Edson Pereira were searching for something to satisfy their finicky canine, Piglet.

The Gourmet Spot — To achieve perfection in a meal, one must start with fine ingredients. Consider The Gourmet Spot in downtown Mount Dora as a good place to start when searching for the best of specialty food products. Owner Trish Morgan explains what makes the products in her store gourmet is the quality of ingredients that are used, how they are prepared in small batches and, most importantly, their handcrafted taste is packed full of flavor.

The Drawer Ltd. — While the world of fashion is always changing, one constant in trendy styles is at The Drawer Ltd. in downtown Mount Dora. For 41 years, those interested in the latest style have frequented The Drawer Ltd. The shop began as a needlepoint shop, but through the decades has evolved into an all-encompassing shop of chic threads, jewelry and beauty products.

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Having trouble spotting ‘Treble’?

Amanda Higgins, a graphic artist and photographer from Altoona, Fla., created the winning design of the "Looking for Treble" public art contest.

Organizers of the Mount Dora Music Fest recently announced a unique “prelude” to their event that is scheduled to kick off its 14^th performance on Feb. 17-20, 2011.

This cool sculpture, “Treble,” will be placed in different locations throughout the city leading up to the Music Fest. Visitors to downtown Mount Dora are invited to look for “Treble” in various shops, restaurants and businesses. Spot “Treble” and enter a contest to win tickets to the Saturday night concert of the Mount Dora Music Fest featuring The Lovin’ Spoonful.

The contest kicks off Sept. 3 and clues to the weekly location of “Treble” are available online at www.mountdoramusicfest.com.

Below is the news release from the Mount Dora Music Fest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2010
Contact: Nancy Howell, Executive Director (352) 383-2627

Mount Dora Music Festival Celebrates ‘Looking For Treble’ Public Art Contest Winner
And the Search Continues with Part Two of the ‘Looking for Treble’ Contest…

MOUNT DORA: An Artist Reception was held Friday, August 27, at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts as Mount Dora Music Festival directors and supporters honored graphic artist / photographer Amanda Higgins of Altoona, the grand prize winner in the festival’s ‘Looking For Treble’ public art contest.

Referring to the winning artwork, contest judge Kathy Pagan, Lake County liaison to the Arts and Cultural Alliance, noted that “The artistic design is very graceful with an airy, whimsical tone that perfectly captures the fun, entertainment, and momentum of the Music Festival.”

Pat Nelson, chairwoman of the Mount Dora Music Festival, expressed her enthusiasm for Higgins’ work as well. “We are very pleased with this exciting image Amanda has created for the festival,” she said. “It perfectly captures music and art!”

The full-scale treble clef will be on display at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts until September 2, 2010. Measuring 55” high by 24” wide, the artistic sculpture is constructed on PVC board covered in vinyl. The image will serve as a promotional symbol for the Music Festival in the months leading up to the event February 17 – 20, 2011.

The Music Festival awarded Higgins a grand prize package that included a $150 cash honorarium and two VIP tickets to the Saturday night showcase concert featuring ‘The Lovin’ Spoonful.’ She also received $100 Dora Dollars from the Mount Dora Village Merchants and Business Association, a $100 wine gift basket from Maggie’s Attic, and a $100 gift certificate from Tremain Street Cottages.

The Mount Dora Music Festival in partnership with the Mount Dora Village Merchants and Business Association will continue the ‘Looking for Treble’ contest with a new twist. Phase two invites contestants to go in search of the artistic musical icon to win tickets to the Saturday night concert. Each Friday by 12 noon, from September 3, 2010 until February 11, 2011, ‘Treble’ will move to random locations throughout the village.

Contestants are invited to look for ‘Treble’ in various shops, restaurants and businesses. ‘Treble’ can be anywhere on Donnelly Street from 7th to 3rd Avenues and from McDonald to Baker Streets in the downtown corridor.

Clues to each location where ‘Treble’ can be spotted will be highlighted on the Mount Dora Music Fest website (www.mountdoramusicfest.com) and on its Facebook Fan Page at Mount Dora Music Fest – Looking for Treble. For convenience, the same clues will be posted on the entry box by the artwork. The first clue will be posted at the Center for the Arts.

When ‘Treble’ is spotted, contestants must complete an entry form and drop it in the Music Festival Contest box. Each week the entry forms will be picked up and recorded. Contestants are limited to one entry per person/per week and the person with the most number of sightings and qualified entries at the end of the contest will win two general admission tickets to the Saturday night showcase performance of ‘The Lovin’ Spoonful.’ The concert will be held February 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Dora Community Center. The winner and a guest will have special reserved seating and an opportunity to meet the band after the show.

In the event of a tie, there will be a drawing of the top entries. All entries will be saved until after the contest prize has been awarded. The winner of the contest will be notified on Monday, February 14, 2011 by 5:00 pm.
Directors and staff of the Mount Dora Music Festival and their family members are not eligible to enter.

After the contest, ‘Treble’ will be featured during the festival as part of a silent auction and the highest bidder will be announced February 19, 2011 prior to the concert. All proceeds benefit the Mount Dora Music Festival, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that relies on corporate contributions, personal donations and sponsorships. If you would like to gift the Music Festival, become a sponsor or would like more information on festival events, contact executive director Nancy Howell at (352) 383-2627.

Tickets to ‘The Lovin’ Spoonful’ are on sale now, $35 advance/$40 at the door. A limited number of $75 VIP tickets and discounted group rates are available. To purchase tickets on-line via credit card or Paypal, visit www.mountdoramusicfest.com, or call our hotline at (352) 385-1010 or (352) 383-2627.

Have Fun and Happy Hunting!!!

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