Pig on the Pond is back in Clermont, vintage boats hit Lake Dora, a Spring Plant Sale, free library movies — Lake County is doing its thing this weekend. 🌊

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Issue #6  ·  March 27, 2026  ·  Read in browser

The Ripple

This is the weekend Lake County does what it does best. Pig on the Pond is back in Clermont — smoke, live music, and that waterfront energy that's impossible to replicate. Up in Mount Dora, the 45th Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival hits Lake Dora with some of the most beautiful wooden boats you'll ever see. Tavares has a Spring Plant Sale that's way better than anything you'll find at a big box store. And Leesburg is playing free movies at the library because that's just the kind of place this is. Good weekend. Go outside.

— Carlos


This Weekend · March 27–30

⭐ Top Pick · Clermont

Fri–Sun, March 27–29 · Family · Food · Music · Free

🐷 Pig on the Pond 2026

Clermont's best spring tradition is back at Waterfront Park on 3rd Street. BBQ competition, live music all weekend, kids activities, good food, cold drinks, and that lakefront vibe that makes you want to stay all day. Bring the whole family — this is the one.

📍 Waterfront Park, 3rd St, Clermont  ·  🕐 Fri–Sun  ·  💵 Free to attend

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🍷 Clermont

Sat March 28 · Live Music · Outdoor

iHeritage Reggae on the Pond

Live roots reggae as part of Pig on the Pond weekend. The lakefront plus live reggae is a combination that basically sells itself.

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🎨 Mount Dora

Fri–Sun March 27–29 · Boats · Free to Watch

45th Annual Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival

45 years of gorgeous wooden boats on Lake Dora. If you've never been, this is the weekend to go. Classic vessels, serious craftsmanship, beautiful water. Free to watch from the shore — it doesn't get much better than that.

Sat March 28 · Live Music

Almost Carpenters + Linda Ronstadt Tribute Show

Two classic tribute acts at Mount Dora Music Café. Timeless songs, intimate venue — this one's a date night.

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✈️ Tavares

Sat March 28 · Plants · Outdoor · Family

2026 Spring Plant Sale

Florida-friendly plants, native species, the people who actually know what grows here. Way better than the big box store. Perfect Saturday morning if you've been thinking about the yard — bring the kids, they'll love looking at all the weird plants.

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🌊 Leesburg

Sat March 28 · Free · Family

Saturday Cinema at the Library: Little Women (2019)

Free movie screening at the library — Little Women (2019). Bring a friend, bring your daughter, bring whoever. This is the good stuff.

Sat March 28 · Free · Social

Free DJ Bingo at AMVETS Post 2006

Music, prizes, zero cover — DJ Bingo every Saturday night at 6 PM. Get there early, it fills up.

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Quick Hits

🏠 Clermont: Painting with a Twist on Thursday March 26 — guided painting night, good company, no talent required.

💃 Eustis: Line Dancing on Thursday — boots optional, fun required. All levels welcome. Good way to spend a weeknight.

🌅 Leesburg: Women's Lakeside Sunset Stroll & Charcuterie Social at Venetian Gardens on Saturday — lakeside walk, snacks, real conversation. This is the vibe.

🧘 Mount Dora: Heated Rivalry Yoga Pop-Up on Sunday March 29 — flow to music from the Heated Rivalry show. Different.

🎭 Mount Dora: Family Affair Immersive Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner — April 1st, 3-course dinner where you're part of the story. Worth booking early.


Hidden Gem

UF/IFAS Discovery Gardens — Tavares

One of the most underrated spots in Lake County. Free to visit, packed with native Florida plants, maintained by people who genuinely know their stuff. If you're hitting the Spring Plant Sale this weekend — stop here first. You'll learn exactly what actually survives Central Florida summers before you spend any money. Open weekdays and most Saturdays. Corner of Sinclair Ave, Tavares.


Lake Numbers

79°

Weekend High

45th

Sunnyland Year

28+

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