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2008 - 2009 Schedule
of Events
APRIL
11th Annual Spring Fish Fry on the grounds of the Historic Mote Morris House. A ticketed event, featuring southern cooking at its finest! Fresh fried fish, steamed oysters, corn on the cob, collard greens, corn bread, navy beans, key lime pie, hush puppies and beverages including ice tea, soft drinks, beer, wine and bar For information call 365-0053
12th Annual Leesburg Bikefest 2008 Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Lake County comes alive with the roar of over 200,000 thousand bikers from throughout the US. Downtown is open to motorcycles only! Live bands, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat’s Hole Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker Games, Festive Food, Vendors. Non-Stop Street Party! For information call 365-0053.
12th Annual Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce - Embarq Golf Classic call 787-2131 for more information.
OCTOBER
Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO presented by Leesburg Regional Medical Center & The Villages Regional Hospital Held at Lake-Sumter Community College. Call 787-2131 for more information.
Trick or Treat on Main Street Carnival Kids Carnival, Games Rides, Live Entertainment, Costume Contest and more. For information call 365-0053
Farmer’s Market Every Saturday morning, October – April at the Town Square in Downtown Leesburg. Vendors will be selling produce, plants and flowers, and cooked and prepared specialty foods. These products vary from week to week so there’s always something new to try.
12th Annual Leesburg Main Street Christmas House Over 100 Holiday Crafters, six-week event featuring over 50,000 items, unique handcrafted holiday decorations and gifts. The Christmas House is located at 415 W. Magnolia in downtown Leesburg For information call 365-0053
NOVEMBER
Chili Cook-Off Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg. Chili Cook-off competition, Gated Event. All you can eat, live entertainment, Cash beer and wine. For information call 326-8090 www.downtownleesburgfl.com
“Lights of Lake” Leesburg Main Street Christmas Stroll Downtown Leesburg. Fun for the whole family, stores open for holiday shopping, hay rides, real snowy wonderland, petting zoo, Dickens Carolers, strolling jazz band, festive foods. For information 365-0053.
Lights of Lake” Venetian Gardens Light Up Held annually in Venetian Gardens. Drive or walk through Lake Counties largest holiday display featuring over 500,000 mini lights and displays. For information call 728-9885
DECEMBER
The Main Street “Lights of Lake” Christmas Parade Parade features marching bands and lighted floats. For information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com under Christmas Activities.
FEBRUARY 2009
The Official Mardi Gras Store in downtown Leesburg, buy all your Mardi Gras attire and beads. Benefits the 11th Annual Mardi Gras “Party in the Street” Celebration. For information call 365-0053, or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com
Mardi Gras “A Crowning Event” Ball Formal or costumes attire suggested and is a ticketed event. Enjoy festive food, drink and entertainment. Witness the Crowning of King Rex and Queen Devine. Proceeds benefit the Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and the Leesburg Partnership for information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com
11th Annual Mardi Gras “Party in the Street” Twelve Hours of Madness, Kids and Pets Parades, Festive Foods, Main Mardi Gras Parade, Live Entertainment on Stages, Street Performers, Stilt Walkers, New Orleans Marching Jazz Band, Costumes and much, much more. For information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com
MARCH 2009
31st Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival Historic Business District of Downtown Leesburg. Featuring over 120 Fine Artist and Fine Craftsmen, Festive Food and Live Entertainment. For information call 352-365-0232 or online at www.LeesburgArtfestival.com
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