--- title: Mount Dora, FL - A look at 'The Festival City' description: Mount Dora, Florida is a Central FL hometown loved for beautiful landscape, homes for sale, and quality of life. So what's it like to live in The Festival City? image: https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hubfs/Mount_Dora/christmas%20festival%20mount%20dora%20florida.jpg --- See the Latest Properties  [Sign Up](http://www.eragrizzard.com/myaccount/get.php?)  OR  [Login](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) [![grizzard real estate](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hub/481286/file-2405075363.png)](http://www.eragrizzard.com/) - # Central Florida Homes & Real Estate For Sale - 800.476.6966 - [Home Page](http://www.eragrizzard.com) - [Homes for Sale](http://www.eragrizzard.com/homes_for_sale_Central_Florida_Real_Estate) - [Explore](http://www.eragrizzard.com/areas) - [Realtors](http://www.eragrizzard.com/agents) - [HomeTalk Blog](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk) - [Contact Us](http://www.eragrizzard.com/contact) ![contact.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headers_HomeTalk.jpg?width=3333&name=Headers_HomeTalk.jpg "contact.png") Posted by [Megan Crevier](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/author/megan-crevier) on Dec 1, 2016, 4:17:54 PM # Mount Dora, FL - A look at 'The Festival City' - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Did you know that Mount Dora, Florida is not only know as [‘Someplace Special](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/video-why-mount-dora-florida-is-someplace-special-to-call-home)?’ It’s also known as ‘The Festival City!’ There are a number of events and festival held in this beloved home town each year & year-round. These events attract people from all over and often turn visitors into locals. Check out some of the most popular events in 'The Festival City,'and how these local events are part of what makes Mount Dora such a sought-after place to call home: ## The Festival City ![christmas festival mount dora florida.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mount_Dora/christmas%20festival%20mount%20dora%20florida.jpg?width=619&height=440&name=christmas%20festival%20mount%20dora%20florida.jpg) Living in ‘The Festival City’ offers residents a remarkable way of life. With world famous festivals taking place in their back yard, the atmosphere in this historic hometown is truly remarkable. Top events include the Arts Festival, Crafts Fair, music festivals, and even the Scottish Highlands Games. Visitors travel from all over to enjoy their favorite Mount Dora’s events, but residents get to attend each and every one right at home! Don’t miss the Blueberry Festival, Seafood Festival, or the Holiday Boat Parade! [![mount dora florida homes for sale](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481286/411bf9dc-67d2-4bb3-b644-15f5e1ed35ea.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481286/411bf9dc-67d2-4bb3-b644-15f5e1ed35ea) In this [historic city](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-mount-dora-floridas-history-real-estate) thriving with an artistic culture, the atmosphere of a welcoming community, and the picturesque landscape [sprinkled with sparkling lakes](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/my-mount-dora-lakefront-real-estate-obsession), its homes for sale are also nothing short of notable. ![The Sydonie Estate home mount dora fl.png](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mount_Dora/The%20Sydonie%20Estate%20home%20mount%20dora%20fl.png?width=619&height=424&name=The%20Sydonie%20Estate%20home%20mount%20dora%20fl.png) Mount Dora’s festival culture creates such a desirable quality of life for residents and brings business to this Central Florida city, making it not just a great place to call home, but also a wonderful place to build a business! Some of the top events in the community are:  - The Mount Dora Art Festival - Spring Craft Festival - Fall Plant Show - Mount Dora Christmas Walk - Mount Dora Christmas Parade - Mount Dora Lighted Boat Christmas Parade - Friday Art Splash - Special Holiday Art & Craft Stroll - New Years Eve Celebration with Fireworks **What do YOU love about this incredible Festival City?!** ## Looking for your own piece of Mount Dora Real Estate? 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But with all of the unique communities in the area, it’s hard to decide where to look at homes for sale. **[Keep Reading](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/why-central-floridas-millennials-are-choosing-mount-dora-to-call-home)**  ## [My Mount Dora Lakefront Real Estate Obsession](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/my-mount-dora-lakefront-real-estate-obsession) [![Dock\_on\_Lake\_Dora\_in\_Mount\_Dora\_Florida\_a\_popular\_place\_for\_Real\_Estate-1-1.jpg](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Dock_on_Lake_Dora_in_Mount_Dora_Florida_a_popular_place_for_Real_Estate-1-1.jpg?width=173&name=Dock_on_Lake_Dora_in_Mount_Dora_Florida_a_popular_place_for_Real_Estate-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.eragrizzard.com/hometalk/my-mount-dora-lakefront-real-estate-obsession)In Mount Dora, the love for lakefront goes beyond the relaxing atmosphere and beautiful views. Here's why so many residents share the obsession for lakefront Real Estate in Mount Dora. 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