Discovery Gardens

Eat, learn, shop, and have fun at this free two-day community event held at Discovery Gardens. Explore the gardens, enjoy educational talks, and shop plants and garden-related craftsonal talks. Visit the 4-H Open House to learn about local youth programs, enjoy hands-on activities and meet our rabbits and chickens!
DATES Saturday &amp; Sunday November 7-8, 2026 
TIME 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
LOCATION UF/IFAS Discovery Gardens 1951 Woodlea Rd Tavares, FL 32778 
COST Free Admission 
WHAT TO EXPECT
<ul><li>Saturday Only 4-H Open House UF/IFAS Displays Educational Talks</li><li>Both Days Local Vendors (plants, crafts, food</li></ul>
IMPORTANT No pets allowed. Service animals welcome.
MORE INFORMATION Carla Fernandez Residential Horticulture Assistant <a href="mailto:carla.fernandez@ufl.edu">carla.fernandez@ufl.edu</a>&nbsp;
<table><tbody><tr><th colspan="2">PLANT VENDORS</th></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chianinamicrotopia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chianina Microtopia</a> Doug's Air Plants <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mincyfarms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mincy Farms</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063594881236" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Plant Sages</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Plantocity-Plants-61576891318793/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Plantocity</a> R&amp;G Nursery Farms <a href="https://www.facebook.com/regenerativedesignsfl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Regenerative Designs</a> Struthers Nursery The Chic Plastique <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063667808154" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wonders of Water</a></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2">CRAFT &amp; OTHER VENDORS</th></tr><tr><td>All Good Gifts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552139515720" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Central FL Native Landscaping</a> Cornerstone Caregiving <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcreatedwith_grace_%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccarla.fernandez%40ufl.edu%7C39a7c4b7f2a345a7411a08df1275bb18%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C639249969025659214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iZDOdyUPmkKlYB76nP7ey5vjuKoCT0gqX5qAdbc%2F274%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Created With Grace</a> Danny Hoffman Woodturnings Florida Blue Medicare Mac's Outdoor Design <a href="https://naturebuiltofficial.com/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nature Built</a> Patchwork Place Apiary Pocket Flower Co. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shara.abel.5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shara Abel Photography</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555267327686" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582823864760" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Simerly Insurance Group</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Soulshineinajar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpiritHealerTea/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spirit Healer's Teas</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578980366295" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Grow Food Company</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wild.garden.company" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2">FOOD VENDORS</th></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561682968011" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Taco Power Food Truck</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562015510108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_lemongrovefl/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Lemon Grove</a> The Dog House <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088979327904" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Real Maine Lobster</a></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2">COUNTY &amp; NON-PROFITS</th></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CentralFlorida.FloridaTrail" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Florida Trail Association</a><a href="https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/keep_lake_beautiful/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeBeautyberry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lake Beautyberry Chapter, FNPS</a> L<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Lake-County-Cattlewomens-Association-100057404651297/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ake County Cattlewomen's Association</a> L<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyCC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ake County Conservation Council</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592821664084" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lake county Fair</a> <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lake county Fair</a> Lake County Mosquito Control Lake County Water Authority <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakeco4HFL/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UF/IFAS Lake County 4-H</a> <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lake/environmental-horticulture-commercial-production/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture</a> <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lake/family-and-consumer-sciences/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UF/IFAS Family &amp; Consumer Sciences</a> <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lake/ffl/master-gardener-volunteer-plant-clinic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UF/IFAS Plant Clinic</a></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2">ENTERTAINMENT</th></tr><tr><td><a href="https://royalharborpoa.com/cgi-bin/index.pl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Royal Harbor Jammers</a> Saturday, 10am - 11am Sunday, 12pm - 1pm 
 
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EDUCATIONAL TALKS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY 
9:30am - Easy Salsa Recipe (with samples) Speaker: Lori Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Family &amp; Consumer Sciences Agent
10:00am - Plant This, Not That Plants native to Florida may: use less water, require little or no fertilizer; and add texture and color to your landscape. They also provide food and shelter for birds and butterflies; and add action and drama to your landscape. Join Naturalist Lavon Silvernell to learn how you can bring some of their benefits and beauty to your landscape. Speaker: Lavon Silvernell, Florida Native Plant Society
10:30am - Bees, Bees, Bees! Speaker: Giles Paget-Wilkes, Master Gardener Volunteer, Lake County Beekeepers
11:00am - All About Hops Speaker: Matt Smith, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Commercial Crop Production Agent
11:30am - Open
12:00pm - Compost: The Basic Equation Speaker: Giles Paget-Wilkes, Master Gardener Volunteer
12:30pm - Show &amp; Tell: Chickens and Rabbits! Speaker: Dallas Meringolo, UF/IFAS Extension Lake , County Extension Director, 4-H Agent
1:00pm - Restoring Shorelines Speakers: Luke Valentine and Veronica Dau, Keep Lake Beautiful
1:30pm - What is a Bioactive Terrarium, Aquarium, or Pond? Speaker: Kyle Trotter, Nature Built
2:00pm - Butterfly Puddlers Speaker: Sandra Bryan, Master Gardener Volunteer

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Mount Dora Music Hall

Christian country meets rock and pop in downtown Mount Dora on Sunday, November 15, as Just One Productions brings its New Artist Showcase to Mount Dora Music Hall for an afternoon of live music, powerful storytelling and faith.
Headlining the concert is Patrick Gibson, a Christian country singer-songwriter whose music combines traditional country storytelling with messages of faith, perseverance, hope and redemption.
Gibson's career has earned recognition from organizations including the CMA, GMA, ACM and Grammy Recording Academy, while his music and personal story have reached national audiences through television appearances.
Joining Gibson is Shari Frink &amp; The Mission, a high-energy Christian band blending rock, pop, blues and contemporary Christian music. Led by vocalist and songwriter Shari Frink, the group delivers original music, powerful vocals and personal testimony through what they describe as "music with a purpose."
Together, the two acts offer audiences an opportunity to experience different styles of Christian music in one concert, from heartfelt country ballads to energetic, full-band rock performances.
Part of Just One Productions' New Artist Showcase series, the event is designed to introduce Central Florida audiences to talented Christian musicians while creating an exciting and welcoming live concert experience.
Whether you're a Christian music enthusiast, a country or rock fan, or simply looking for something different to do in Mount Dora, this all-ages concert offers an opportunity to discover new music in an intimate downtown setting.
The concert takes place Sunday, November 15, at Mount Dora Music Hall, located at 520 N. Baker Street. Doors open at 3:00 PM, with performances beginning at 4:00 PM.
Tickets are $25 plus Eventbrite fees.
Purchase tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-new-christian-music-patrick-gibson-shari-frink-the-mission-tickets-2002635239912" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-new-christian-music-patrick-gibson-shari-frink-the-mission-tickets-2002635239912</a>
Big sound. Great artists. A bigger purpose.
Presented by Just One Productions.

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