The Annual Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora is the largest Antique and Classic boating event on the East Coast. People from more than twenty-six states 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.

Schedule of Events 

Friday March 21 - 9 am to 5 pm

All Gates and exhibits open at 9:00 am

Dora canal cruise and picnic for boaters 10:30am – Registered participants only. – ticket required

(note many boats will be away from the docks 10 am - 2 pm)

Food Court and Beer Garden

Nautical Flea Market

Field of Dreams (Antique Boats for Sale)

Sunnyland Ship’s Store - clothing, boat show items for sale

Sea Plane Rides available. (Tickets required – Jones Brothers Aviation)

Captains Meet & Greet Party – Join us for hors d’oeuvres Friday evening to catch up with old friends and meet new ones – Registered participants only – 6 pm – 8 pm – ticket required – not open to the public

Saturday March 22 - 8:30 am to 5 pm

Gates open at 8:30 am.

9:00 am Opening Ceremony (Prop shop flag pole)

All Exhibits open

Ships Store

Food Court

Beer Garden

Woody Cars

Amphicars on display and parade

Nautical Flea Market

Field of Dreams (Antique boats for sale)

Symposiums

Youth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent

11:30 AM Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show at Puddle Jumpers – Registered participants – ticket required – not open to the public

Sea Plane Rides. Tickets required (3rd party – Jones brothers)

Dinner Banquet – Registered participants – ticket required – not open to the public

Sunday March 23 - 8:30 am to 12 noon

Gates open at 8:30 am

All Exhibits open

Free Parking in City Garage

Awards Ceremony 10 am

Church Services at 11 am

Ships store

Shows starts to wind down at 1 pm

Free admission after 1 pm

All exhibits open (free admission)

Food Court and Beer Garden

Nautical Flea Market

Field of Dreams (Antique Boats for sale)

General Admission

$10.00 for General Admission. (Cash or Credit Card Sales at the gate available)

Includes all three days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Children 12 and under free with paid adult admission (limit three per adult ticket)

Free Parking at the Tavares City Garage

Shuttle bus service available.

Date: March 21 - 23, 2025

Location: Wooton Park

100 East Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778

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