MOUNT DORA
Jane Austen Fest
February 7, 8, & 9, 2025
Festival Activities
The 2025 Fest is now over. We leave the activities up so you can get an idea of the festival events.
Lectures
Jane Austen’s Love Interest
“he was exactly the man who [. . .] would most suit her”: Does Austen Promote the Marriage of...
Workshops
Hand Embroidery
Hand embroidery was a necessary skill for all young ladies of refinement during the Regency Period...
Needlepoint
Needlepoint was used during the Regency Period and beyond to cover furniture, fire screens, rugs,...
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. Please bring your hair brush, hair pins, hair...
Regency Table Games
Learn to play Regency table games; Whist, Persuasion, and possibly Snap Dragon (where you reach...
Create a Parasol
A Regency lady wouldn’t go outside without a bonnet or parasol to protect her from the sun. Why...
Paper Quilling Workshop
This workshop will teach the the basic techniques of the wonderful art of paper quilling. Paper...
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...
Stained Glass Workshop
Each Person will finish a stained glass sun catcher, adding wire work and charm to make them...
And More…
Stetson University Symphony Orchestra
Stetson University's Symphony Orchestra comprises some 70 to 75 students and plays symphony...
Book Discussion Sunday
Book Discussion??DATE: Sunday, February 14th, 2027 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: $15(Max 10 students)...
Tea & Crumpets
Join us for a light morning breakfast - includes our own Divine Jane Tea, crumpets flown in from...
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...
Book Discussion Friday
Book Discussion ??DATE: Friday, February 12th, 2027 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 Price: $15(Max 12 students)...
Book Discussion Saturday
Book Discussion ??DATE: Saturday, February 13th, 2027 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 Price $15(Max 12 students)...
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! Our Marketplace presents a Curated Treasure Trove by 30...
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 Regency Tea
Taking Tea at the Jane Austen Fest. A four course Tea is offered on Saturday, February 13th, at 3...
We are sorry but, only certified service dogs allowed in the events.