MOUNT DORA
Jane Austen Fest
February 13, 14 & 15, 2026
Festival Activities
Lectures
Assemblies and Balls – More than the Dance
Summary Sarah will take you into the Regency ball where more than dancing takes place. They were...
Jane Austen – The Visual Encyclopedia: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Journey
Summary This talk takes audiences behind the scenes of Jane Austen – The Visual Encyclopedia, a...
Jane Austen’s ‘French’ Cousin, The Comtesse Eliza de Feuillide : the Years she spent in France
Summary In this illustrated talk, Claire Saim explores the fascinating life of Eliza de Feuillide,...
Workshops
Regency Dance Class
Have a ball as you watch and learn Regency dancing! Simple, Easy, Usually Elegant, and always...
Hair Updo Workshop
Create a glamorous hair style from the Regency era.Saturday, February 14th Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm...
Regency Table Games
Learn to play Regency table games; Whist, Persuasion, and possibly Snap Dragon (where you reach...
Perfume Making
Smell is the closest sense tied to memory. Perfume making during the Regency era involved both...
Lawn Bowling Class
Members of one of the oldest Lawn Bowling clubs in the country will teach the workshop. There is...
Regency Bonnet
No Regency woman ever left the house without a bonnet. Create your own Poke bonnet in our...
And More…
Regency Ball
We are excited to announce our Regency Ball back again this year. In most of Jane Austen’s novels...
Guided Tour of Lake Dora Board Walk
Picnics were the rage during the Regency Era. Just think of "Emma" and her change of heart after...
Dulcimer Concert
The history of the dulcimer is speculative. It is believed that the instrument evolved as it was...
Promenade
The promenade was a place for regency era folk to be seen and meet & greet old friends. We...
Jane Austen Trivia Hunt
Join us around Mount Dora as we hunt for Jane Austen trivia! All attendees will pick up their...
Book Discussion Saturday
Book Discussion: Austen’s Heroines by Denise Kohmetscher While we all love our favorite couples...
Book Discussion Friday
Book Discussion: Austen’s Heroines by Denise Kohmetscher While we all love our favorite couples...
Regency Picnic
Picnics were the rage during the Regency Era. Just think of "Emma" and her change of heart after...
Regency Market Place
Welcome to the Regency Marketplace! Regency vendors, jewelry clothing, teas, Jane Austen Fest...
Dora Canal Cruise
The Dora Canal Cruise offers boat tours on the Harris Chain of Lakes departing from Mount Dora....
Soirée
Meet and greet your fellow Jane Austen enthusiasts, share a glass of wine and some d'oeuvres, and...
Afternoon Tea
Taking Tea at the Jane Austen Fest. A four course Tea is offered on Saturday, February 14th, at 3...
We are sorry but, only certified service dogs allowed in the events.