Join us on Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026 for the 51st annual Mount Dora Arts Festival held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing weekend. The event runs 9am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday and is FREE to attend.
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2026 Mount Dora Arts Festival WINNERS
Best in Show- Antwan Ramar
Best in 2D- Kate Carney
Best in 3D- Nicholas Barnes
Awards of Excellence
William Alburger , Jim Casey , Luis Gutierrez , Mark Mohrenweiser , Chris Roll , Fred Tate , Paul Tilton , Tara Turnbull , Curtis Whitwam , Marc Zoschke
Thanks to our sponsors!
THANK YOU to Pisces Rising restaurant for sponsoring the judges dinner!
Booth Information
52nd Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival
February 6 & 7, 2027
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM | Sunday 9 AM–4 PM
Historic Downtown Mount Dora, Florida
The Mount Dora Arts Festival is nationally recognized and consistently ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine among the Best 200 Fine Art Festivals in America.
Held throughout the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, this popular two-day event draws more than 150,000 visitors, including tour buses from across Florida. The festival is free to the public and features fine art, live music, wine tasting, cocktails and festival food.
More than $50,000 in advertising and promotion is planned, including radio, print, social media and billboard advertising.
This is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event.
Juried Artists
Ranked nationally and consistently by Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual ranking of the Best 200 Fine Art Festivals in America, this is a juried event of FINE artists competing for $20,000 in cash awards. Marketing includes $50,000 in radio, print, social media, and billboard ads. The event draws more than 150,000 people including tour buses from across the state. This is an outdoor event held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL. Rain or Shine.
JURIED Artist Fees: 10X10 $475.00 / 10X20 $900.00 / Corners, Open side +$200. Deadline for Juried Artist applications is Nov 15. Apply on ZAPP
NON-Juried Artist Section on Baker St $500+
Business/ Branding / Lead Generating Booths are $2500+
Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of MDCA to allow or deny participation in this event.
This button is ONLY for Juried Artists
Non-Juried Artists/Sponsors/ Food Vendors
This application is ONLY for Non-Juried Artists, Food Vendors and Business/Sponsor Booths. Artists wishing to participate in the juried fine art section must apply separately through ZAPP by November 15, 2026.
NON-JURIED ARTISTS – BAKER STREET
This section is reserved for artists selling their own original work. No buy/sell merchandise is permitted.
Single 10′ × 10′ Booth: $500 / Double Booth: $975
Electricity: +$100, if available
BUSINESS / BRANDING / LEAD GENERATION.
No retail merchandise sales on site. Single Booth: $2,500 / Double Booth or Premium single Corner: $5,000. Sponsorship opportunities may also be available.
FOOD VENDORS
Food vendor space is limited. Selection is based on menu, presentation, space requirements and the need to provide a diverse selection of food and beverages for festival guests.
Food Cart / Small Specialty Vendor: $300
Up to 10′ Food Tent: $500
11’–20′ Food Truck / Trailer: $700
21’–30′ Large Food Truck / Trailer: $1200
Over 30′: Contact us for pricing
Electricity: +$100, if available
Please provide your complete operating dimensions, including trailer tongue, awnings, doors, serving areas and any additional space required.
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE.
Participation is subject to review and approval by the Mount Dora Center for the Arts (MDCA). MDCA reserves the sole right to approve or deny any applicant and to determine vendor placement within the festival.
Accepted applicants will receive additional information regarding payment, setup, parking and event requirements.
This button is ONLY for Non-Juried Artists, Food Vendors and Business/Sponsor Booths.
