Lake County Events This Weekend, August 07, 2026

Top pick first Backup plans next Quick hits to scan fast

Hey neighbor,

I rounded up this week's clearest Lake County picks to make weekend planning easier, with the best options I could find across Clermont, Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares, and Eustis.

If you only check one thing first, start with Mount Dora Village Market.

Inside this issue, you’ll find 3 curated picks, a hidden gem, and a few quick extras to help you make a call fast.

From your Lake County neighbor

Mount Dora's annual Craft Fair draws over 200,000 visitors — more than the city's population times 20.

That event alone put Lake County on the map nationally. The rest of the year, locals get the town to themselves. Not a bad trade.

Start here

One strong plan to anchor the weekend

If you only click one thing in this issue, make it the lead pick below. Everything after that is backup and browsing fuel.

Featured this week

Mount Dora Village Market

Sat, Aug 08 • 9:00 AM • Mount Dora • Free

Mount Dora's lakeside Village Market returns to Sunset Park from 9 AM to 2 PM with more than 70 vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, fresh-cut flowers, plants, and handmade crafts.

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Best when you want one clear plan without overthinking the weekend.

Also worth your time

Two more solid ways to round out the week

These are the next-best options if the headliner is not your speed or you want an easy second plan in your pocket.

Second Saturday Sounds — Ultimate Santana Tribute

Sat, Aug 08 • 6:00 PM • Eustis • Free

Eustis closes out its summer concert series with a bang: the Ultimate Santana Tribute Band takes the Ferran Park Bandshell stage from 6 to 8 PM, delivering classic Latin…

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Downtown Clermont Farmers Market

Sun, Aug 09 • 9:00 AM • Clermont • Free

The Downtown Clermont Farmers Market is back on West Montrose Street this Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

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Hidden Gem of the Week

Clermont's South Lake Trail

A 22-mile paved trail through Clermont's rolling hills — the only real hills in Florida. Great for biking, running, or a long walk with views of the lakes. Park free at Waterfront Park.

From your Lake County neighbor

A simple closing planner

Thursday: Open the issue and pick your top one or two plans.

Friday: Lead with the strongest headliner for an easy night out.

Saturday: Use family, food, or outdoor picks to shape the day.

Sunday: Keep one easy, relaxing fallback option in your pocket.

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