Our 45th ANNUAL SUNNYLAND ANTIQUE BOAT FESTIVAL ON LAKE DORA IS SCHEDULED FOR
March 27th, 28th and 29th, 2026
Public Information – Events and show hours
The 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.
General Show Information
- We have all new locations for many of the displayers for the 2026 show
- We have 100 in water displays and large dock walkways for viewing
- The show has one-third of a mile of waterfront on lake Dora
- The show begins Friday at 9:00 am and ends on Sunday, at noon
- Ticket prices are $10.00 per person for the three-day weekend
- Sea Tow Members show your card and buy one get one free
- The show site address is 123 South Joanna Ave, Tavares, Florida 32778 (Citrus Boutique Hotel)
- GPS coordinates are 28.48.043N—–81.43.655W aka: Wooton Park
- Free 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)
- The City of Tavares welcomes leashed pets to Wooton park during events on six-foot leads
- Food and beverages are available for purchase on the show grounds
- Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance of the show
- In addition to the Boat Festival, there are Seaplane rides available –
See the City of Tavares website for more information at www.tavares.org or www.tavareschamber.com or www.Jones Brothers.com
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 between the garage and main show entrance is available on Saturday.
- Handicapped parking at City Hall and city garage and marked locations.
Schedule of Events
Friday March 27 — 9 am to 5 pm
- Ticket sales open at 8:30 am
- All Gates and exhibits open at 9:00 am
- Lake Dora cruising
- (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
- Youth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent
- Sea Plane Rides available. (Tickets required – Jones Brothers Aviation)
Saturday March 28 — 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Ticket sales open at 8:00 am
- Gates open at 8:30 am.
- 9:00 am Opening Ceremony (@ the 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
- Sea Plane Rides. Tickets required (3rd party – Jones brothers)
Sunday March 29 — 8:30 am to 12 noon
- Ticket sales open at 8:00 am
- 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)
- Youth Activity Events at the SCAMPY tent
SUNNYLAND INFORMATION
The 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 to 200 boats on display. Our gate attracts six to eight thousand people and there is something for everyone at our event.
Our nautical flea market has more than 30 vendors with many hard-to-find marine parts and artifacts for sale.
We will have several stunning outboard motors on display as well as numerous race boats.
Festival 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.
The 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.