For Show Participants:

( ACBS Members )

 

Local Accommodations:

Hotels

  • On Site Lodging – Citrus Boutique – 352-742-7676 – Reservations are required.
  • Short distance from show – Mission Inn Resort & Club – 352-234-3101

Other Lodging

RV Parking

  • We no longer have on-site access for RVs.
  • We have made arrangements for show participants to park at the Fisherman’s Cove RV Resort, located about three miles south of the show site. This is a class “A” park with full facilities. You will be responsible for providing your own transportation to and from the show site. Taxi service is available, and Uber also covers the area. Phone number for reservations is 352-792-0362.

Arriving at the Show!

    • You must be pre-registered (confirmation email will be sent to you).
    • all events require pre-registration.  Events typically sell out during the online reservation process. You must pre-register online to ensure tickets to any event. Tickets may not be available at the show.
    • The show check-in site is on South Joann Ave just off main street, look for our signage.
    • The show check-in/registration site address is 123 South Joanna Ave, Tavares Florida 32778.  (GPS coordinates are 28.48.043N—–81.43.655W   aka: Wooton Park).
    • The show registration trailer and help desk is also located here.
    • all vehicles entering the show must use this entrance!
    • Marque clubs and flea market attendees need to enter here for directions to their marshaling areas.
    • We encourage you to arrive on Thursday. There will be no access to register after Friday at noon.
    • We advertise and sell tickets for our show based on three days: Friday, Saturday, and until noon on Sunday.  We will not let anyone depart prior to noon on Sunday!
    • Boat Festival participants can park for free at the City of Tavares Parking garage, located 2 blocks from the show site.  There will be a shuttle service available from the garage to the show on Saturday (limited-service TBD Friday & Sunday).
    • “Water Display” Our launch ramp is ready for use and we will have a launch crew on site to assist you in launching and recovery. You also have an option of using any of the ramps in proximity to the show and launch and recovery on your own. You can manage your launch and recovery and store your trailer off site. If you arrive by boat, pull to the launch ramp and someone will assign you to your dock site.
    • “Land Display” When you arrive at the show site, you will be met by our registration committee and routed to our Marshalling Area. From there, we will move your boat to your assigned spot with one of our tractors. You will be required to remain in that spot until the show ends on Sunday.
    • “Boats for Sell” If you are bringing a BOAT TO SELL, we will have someone on site to direct you to our new Field of Dreams area.
      Also new this year for sale placard’s for in water displays will be permitted for an additional fee. Land display boats will not be allowed to display for sale signs.

    Pre-Show and On-Site Show Events

    • The famous St John’s River Southbound Cruise leaves Palatka, arriving in Tavares for the boat festival.

      • This Epic cruise has been running for 32 years and is definitely a “bucket list” event.
      Register separately under “Additional Events tab = South bound cruise link”.

    • The Equally Famous St John’s Northbound Cruise leaves Tavares after the boat festival, ending in Palatka.

      • Register separately under “Additional Events tab = North bound cruise link”.

    • Thursday  – City of Tavares Reception – The City of Tavares will host a reception at the pavilion on the water at the show site Thursday 6 – 8 pm.

      • Ticket Required, pre-register on the Festival Registration portal for this event.

    • Friday – Sunnyland ACBS Picnic & Cruise – Canceled

      • Once checked into your assigned docking slip Cruise lake Dora or take a non-hosted cruise of the Dora canal.

    • Friday  – Sunnyland Captains (Meet & Greet) Party – Canceled

      • Enjoy the many dining establishments of the Golden triangle Mt. Dora = Tavares = Eustus.

    • Saturday – Ladies fashion show at noon upstairs at Puddle Jumpers.

      • pre-register on the Festival Registration portal for this event.

    • Saturday  – Festival Banquet – At 6 pm Saturday night, meet up with friends under the “Big Tent” for Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.

      • Ticket Required, pre-register on the Festival Registration portal for this event.

    • Sunday  – Awards Presentation and Breakfast – As the Sunnyland Boat Festival is not a judged show, awards are given by our corporate sponsors and friends.

      •   9 -10 am continental breakfast, all members are invited to join us and is included with your registration.
      10 am Awards are announced and presented under the “Big Tent”.

    • Sunday Church Services – Church services will follow the awards ceremony in the same location under the “Big Tent” at about 11 AM.  All denominations welcome!


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