Leesburg Partnership 2010-2011
Schedule of Events
Leesburg Partnership Annual Installation and Awards Dinner
Thursday,
September 30, 2010, 6:00–9:00 pm at Leesburg Opera House, for information
contact the Leesburg Partnership at 352-365-0053.
The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market Great Scarecrow Build-Off and Expo
Saturday
October 2, 2010. The fun begins at 8 am until 12 pm on Towne Square in Historic
Downtown Leesburg. $20 entry fee includes materials. Everyone is invited to
compete for the Merchants, City Dept, General Public Trophies. Scare Crows will
be on Display down Main Street Thru October 30, 2010. For information contact
Sandi Moore at 352-365-0053.
Leesburg Saturday Morning Market
The Farmers Market is held every Saturday starting October 2, 2010 to April 30,
2011 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Towne Square, in Historic Downtown Leesburg.
(Closed April 9, 2011 Bikefest Weekend) Experience a multitude of vendors who
sell produce, plants & flowers, cooked and prepared specialty foods such as:
fish, meat, cheese, eggs, bakery items, jellies & jams, honey, nuts, coffee,
ethnic foods. These products vary from week to week, so there is always
something new. Also enjoy live entertainment from local talent. The Leesburg
Saturday Morning Market is presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information
call Sandi at 352-365-0053.
The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market Boo Bash
Saturday October 30, 2010. 9:00 am
to 12 noon
The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market “The Not So
Westminster Dog Show”
Saturday, November 20, 2010. 9:00 am to 12 noon
15th Annual Leesburg Main Street Christmas
House
Sneak Preview Thursday, October 28, 2010, 4:00-9:00 pm,
Grand
Opening Saturday, October 30, 2010 through December 11, 2010. Open
Monday-Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm. Over 100 Holiday
Crafters, featuring over 50,000 items, unique handcrafted holiday decorations
and gifts. The Christmas House is location (TBA) Presented by the Leesburg
Partnership for information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at
www.LeesburgPartnership.com
Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 5:00 to 10:00 pm on Towne
Square, in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Chili cook-off competition, gated event
$5.00 all you can eat, live entertainment, cash beer and wine. The Chili
Cook-Off is presented by the Leesburg Downtown Business Association for
information call Dell Ross at 352-326-8090 or visit online
www.downtownleesburgfl.com .
Beast Feast
Thursday, October 28 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on the grounds
of the Historic Mote Morris House. A ticketed event, featuring a great variety
of exotic and unusual meats along with all the sides and beverages. Live
entertainment and more! Presented by the Leesburg Center for the Arts. For more
information, call 352-365-0232.
Holiday Concert Series
November 27- December 14, 2010
Venetian Gardens Light Up
Held annually in Venetian Gardens, Light-up Ceremony Saturday, November 27, 2010
at 6:00 pm then opens nightly through January 1, 2011. Drive or walk through on
of Lake County’s largest holiday display featuring over 500,000 mini lights and
Holiday displays. Presented by the City of Leesburg for information call
352-728-9885
The Leesburg Main Street
Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 3 pm till 10 pm in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Fun
for the whole family, stores open for holiday shopping, Snow Mountain Slide,
Uncle Donald’s Farm petting zoo, Dickens Carolers, Strolling Jazz Band, Street
Performers, Live performances by local civic groups, Festive Foods and you won’t
believe your eyes “let it snow let it snow”. The Lighted Holiday Parade
steps-off at 7 pm and features marching bands, twirler and dance groups and
lighted floats. The parade route is on Main Street and travels east from 11th
Street to Canal Street. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information
call 352-365-0053 or visit online at
www.LeesburgPartnership.com.
4rd Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration Parade/March
Saturday, January 15, 2011, 11 am to 12 pm in Historic Downtown Leesburg. For
More information contact Chris Hamilton 352-365-3592
14th Annual Mardi Gras Mixers Kick-off, Thursday, January 27, 2011
Dance Ball,
Thursday, 3, February, 2011
Karaoke,
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Reverse Draw,
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
14th
Annual Mardi Gras Ball “A Crowning Event”
Friday,
February 18, 2011, 7:00 PM to Midnight at The Leesburg Opera House. 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 “Party in the Street” Celebration. For information
call 352-365-0053 or visit online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com
14th Annual Mardi
Gras™ “Party in the Street”
Saturday, February
19, 2011 in Historic Downtown Leesburg. 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Twelve Hours of
Madness, Starting with the Kids Parade at 11:00 pm followed by the Pets Parade
at 2:00 pm. Enjoy festive foods, live entertainment, street performers, stilt
walkers, jugglers, fire eaters and much-much more. Listen to the great New
Orleans style Marching Jazz Bands, Cajun Zydeco and Blues all live on two
stages. Then sit back and enjoy the spectacular Main Street Mardi Gras Parade at
7:00 pm. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership call 352-365-0053 or visit online
at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com
34rd Annual
Leesburg Fine Art Festival
Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2011 in the Historic Downtown Leesburg
Featuring over 100 fine Artist and fine Craftsmen, festive food and live
entertainment. Presented by the Leesburg Center for the Arts for information
call 352-365-0232 or visit online at
www.LeesburgArtfestival.com
15th Annual Spring Fish Fry
(Cinco de Mayo tie-in)
Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm 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. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call
352-365-0053
15th Annual Leesburg Bikefest™ 2011
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8, 9, 10, 2011 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 on 8 stages
all day and night, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat’s Hole Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker
Demonstrations, Stunt Riding, Festive Food, Merchandise Vendors and much more.
Non-Stop Street Party! Presented by the Leesburg Partnership, for further
information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at www.leesburgbikefest.com
15th Annual Leesburg Bikefest 2011 at the Gator Harley Davidson
Dealership
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 7, 8, 9, 10 2011. 1745 US
Hwy 441, just 2.5 miles from Historic Downtown Leesburg over 50 vendors, festive
foods, Ice Cold Budweiser, full bar live entertainment, Ms. Gator Harley
Davidson Bikini Contest, Take the downtown shuttle.
www.leesburgbikefest.com
Cecil Clark Chevrolet Presents the Leesburg 4th of July Celebration at Venetian
Gardens
Free Event, Live Entertainment, Stilt Walker, Lightning Base Ball Game,
Festive Foods, Children Activities, Firework over Lake Harris Monday, July 4,
2011, 6 to 10 pm
2nd Annual Leesburg CornFest
Zellwood Sweet Corn, Live Entertainment, Festive
Food, Budweiser, Fun for the Whole Family. Saturday June 4,
2011 www.downtownleesburgfl.com .
All events are subject to change please
call 352-365-0053, or e-mail at com for further information or visit online
at
www.LeesburgPartnership.com
