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SUMMARY:45th Annual Sunnyland Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars registration will open mid-January for the 45th Annual Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora March 27, 28, 29, 2026.\nHosted by the Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS\nInformation – Events and show hours\nThe Annual Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora is the largest Antique and Classic boating event on the East Coast. People from all over The United States as well as international guests attend each year. The event is located at Wooten Waterfront Park in downtown Tavares, Florida – and directly on Lake Dora. The 3-day show offers fun for all folks interested in antique and classic boating.  Below is some key information to make your visit more enjoyable when you visit our show.\n General Show Information\n\n\n\nWe have all new locations for many of the displayers for the 2026 show\nWe have 100 in water displays and large dock walkways for viewing\nThe show has one-third of a mile of waterfront on lake Dora\nThe show begins Friday at 9:00 am and ends on Sunday, at noon\nTicket prices are $10.00 per person for the three-day weekend\nSea Tow Members show your card and buy one get one free\nThe show site address is 100 East Ruby street, Tavares, Florida 32778\nGPS coordinates are 28.48.043N—–81.43.655W     aka: Wooton Park\nFree parking is available at the City of Tavares Parking Garage, located 2 blocks from the show site (off of St. Abrams at the west traffic circle)\nThe City of Tavares welcomes leashed pets to Wooton park during events on six-foot leads\nFood and beverages are available for purchase on the show grounds\nRestaurants and shopping are within walking distance of the show\nIn addition to the Boat Festival, there are Seaplane rides available –\n\n\n\n  See the City of Tavares website for more information at www.tavares.org or www.tavareschamber.com or www.Jones Brothers.com\nGeneral Admission\n\n$10.00 for General Admission. (Cash or Credit Card Sales at the gate available)\nIncludes all three days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday\nChildren 12 and under free with paid adult admission (limit three per adult ticket)\nFree Parking at the Tavares City Garage\nShuttle bus service between the garage and main show entrance is available on Saturday.\nHandicapped parking at City Hall and city garage and marked locations.\n\n \nSchedule of Events \nFriday March 27 — 9 am to 5 pm\n\nTicket sales open at 8:30 am\nAll Gates and exhibits open at 9:00 am\nLake Dora cruising\n       (note many boats maybe coming and going away from the docks)\nFood Court and Beer Garden\nNautical Flea Market\nField of Dreams (Antique Boats for Sale)\nSunnyland Ship’s Store — clothing, boat show items for sale\nYouth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent\nSea Plane Rides available. (Tickets required – Jones Brothers Aviation)\n\nSaturday March 28 — 8:30 am to 5 pm\n\nTicket sales open at 8:00 am\nGates open at 8:30 am.\n9:00 am Opening Ceremony  (@ the Prop shop flag pole)\nAll Exhibits open\nShips Store\nFood Court\nBeer Garden\nWoody Cars\nAmphicars on display and parade\nNautical Flea Market\nField of Dreams (Antique boats for sale)\nSymposiums\nYouth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent\nSea Plane Rides. Tickets required (3rd party – Jones brothers)\n\nSunday March 29 — 8:30 am to 12 noon\n\nTicket sales open at 8:00 am\nGates open at 8:30 am\nAll Exhibits open\nFree Parking in City Garage\nAwards Ceremony 10 am\nChurch Services at 11 am\nShips store\nShows starts to wind down at 1 pm\nFree admission after 1 pm\nAll exhibits open (free admission)\nFood Court and Beer Garden\nNautical Flea Market\nField of Dreams (Antique Boats for sale)\nYouth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent\n\n \nSUNNYLAND INFORMATION\nThe Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival is in its 45th year and is the largest classic wood boat show in the U.S. Our footprint is over a third of a mile long and we usually have approximately 150 boats on display. Our gate attracts thousands of people and there is something for everyone at our event.\nOur nautical flea market has more than 30 vendors with many hard-to-find marine parts and artifacts for sale.\nWe will have several stunning outboard motors on display as well as numerous race boats.\nFestival of Speed car display will be on ruby street. Our annual event is in conjunction with spring break as it is the kick-off show for the boating season. People from all over the U.S. attend our show, and we have representation from more than 26 states. We have several corporate sponsors that make our show a success and they offer many marine products to include new and restored vintage boats.\nThe Sunnyland Chapter is the largest chapter in the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) and represents the entire state of Florida. Our show is run with all volunteer help. This is our 44th anniversary show and each year our show gets bigger and better.  The show started in Sanford, moved to Mount Dora, and for the past 19 years has been in Tavares.  This is a historical event for the Sunnyland Chapter; please plan to join us for fun in the sun on or off the water.\n
URL:https://acbs.org/events/45th-annual-antique-boat-festival-on-lake-dora-2026/
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LOCATION:100 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32278
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