Jane Austen Fest E-News 6-06-2026

My Dear Cherished Jane Austen Friends,

I must apologize for the tardiness of this letter of thank you for your attendance at the 6th Annual Jane Austen Fest here in Mount Dora. We had 100+ more attendees this year than last!

Some of you have told us that you have attended every year and we want you to know that we appreciate your loyalty.

One of the most interesting things that happened at the Fest…our keynote speaker Claire Saim from Paris, met with one of our scholarship awardees who is going to London to study and she and Claire have made arrangements to meet up!

Plans are in the making already for our 7th Annual Fest to be held again, the second week of February 12, 13, & 14th, 2027.  

If you would like to be more involved and would like to help with planning our next Fest, we are looking for Board Members. Two of our Board members have resigned. We would like to fill those seats.

One of the exciting events happening this year at the Fest is Stetson University Symphony Orchestra is preparing a concert for us! The orchestra is comprised of 70-75 students of accomplished musicians. They are located in Deland, FL, and we are pleased that they will share with us on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Community Building Auditorium.

Other new ideas are coming together and we will be sharing them with you as they become finalized and firm.

And of course, check our Website for the latest news. 

Mark your calendars now! My suggestion is that if you are, indeed, coming to the Fest, it might be a good idea to make your reservations soon. This past year most all lodging was sold out in Mount Dora and some attendees told me the closest they could get a place to stay was in Leesburg,  

See you in 2027!

Margaret Jane Andersen
President
Jane Austen Fest

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