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? ?? ???Leesburg Partnership Annual Installation and Awards Dinner?? ???Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 6:00?–?9:00 pm?? at Main Street Receptions, Corner of Main and Canal Street, for information contact the Leesburg Partnership at 352-365-0053.??

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? ?? ????Leesburg Saturday Morning Market ?? ??The Farmers Market is held every ??Saturday starting October 3, 2009 to April 17, 2010 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm ??on Towne Square, in Historic Downtown Leesburg. (Closed April 24, 2010 Bikefest Weekend) Experience a multitude of vendors who sell produce, plants ?&? flowers, cooked and prepared specialty foods such as: fish, meat, cheese, eggs, bakery items, jellies ?&? jams, honey, nuts, coffee, ethnic foods. These products vary from week to week, so there is always something new. Also enjoy live entertainment from local talent. The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market is presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call Sandi at 352-365-0053. ??www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???The Great Scarecrow Build-Off and Expo ??? ???Saturday October 3, 2009. The fun begins at 8 am until 12 pm on Towne Square in Historic Downtown Leesburg. $20 entry fee includes materials. Everyone is invited to compete for the Merchants, City Dept, General Public Trophies. Scare Crows will be on Display down Main Street Thru November 1st. For information contact Sandi Moore at 352-365-0053. ?? ?

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? ?? ???14th Annual Leesburg Main Street Christmas House?? ??Sneak Preview Thursday, October 29, 2009, 4:00-9:00 pm, Grand Opening Saturday, October 31, 2009 through December 12, 2009. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm. Over 100 Holiday Crafters, featuring over 50,000 items, unique handcrafted holiday decorations and gifts. The Christmas House is located at (TBA) Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgPartnership.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???14th Annual Leesburg Main Street Carnival?? ??Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Historic Downtown Leesburg, 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Kids Carnival, Games Rides, Live Entertainment, Costume Contests and more. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgPartnership.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???Chili Cook-Off??? Saturday, November 7, 2009, 5:00 to 10:00 pm on Towne Square, in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Chili cook-off competition, gated event $5.00 all you can eat, live entertainment, cash beer and wine. The Chili Cook-Off is presented by the Leesburg Downtown Business Association for information call Dell Ross at 352-326-8090 or visit online ??www.downtownleesburgfl.com?? . ?? ?

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? ?? ???Beast Feast ???Thursday, October 29 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on the grounds of the Historic Mote Morris House.? ? A ticketed event, featuring a great variety of exotic and unusual meats along with all the sides and beverages.? ? Live entertainment and more!? ? Presented by the Leesburg Center for the Arts.? ? For more information, call 352-365-0232. ?? ?

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? ?? ???Leesburg Main Street Christmas Stroll?? ???Friday November 27, 2009 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm?? in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Fun for the whole family, stores open for holiday shopping, Hay Rides, Snow Mountain Slide, Uncle Donald?’?s Farm petting zoo, Dickens Carolers, Strolling Jazz Band, Street Performers, Live performances by local civic groups, Festive Foods and you won?’?t believe your eyes ?“?let it snow let it snow?”? Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgPartnership.com??. ?? ?

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? ?? ???Venetian Gardens Light Up?? ??Held annually in Venetian Gardens, Light-up Ceremony ??Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm?? then opens nightly through January 1, 2010. Drive or walk through on of Lake County?’?s largest holiday display featuring over 500,000 mini lights and Holiday displays. Presented by the City of Leesburg for information call 352-728-9885. ?? ?

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? ?? ???The Leesburg Main Street Christmas Parade?? ???Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 6:00 pm. ??in Historic Downtown Leesburg. The Holiday Parade features marching bands, twirler and dance groups and lighted floats. The parade route is on Main Street and travels east from 11th Street to Canal Street. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgPartnership.com??. ?? ?

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? ?? ???3rd Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration Parade/March?? ??Saturday, January 16, 2010, 11 am to 12 pm in Historic Downtown Leesburg. For More information contact Chris Hamilton 352-365-3592 ?? ?

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? ?? ???13th Annual Mardi Gras Mixers?? ?? ??Kick-off, January 28, 2010 ?? ???Dance Ball, February 4, 2010?? ?? ??Karaoke, February 11, 2010?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball ?“?A Crowning Event?”?? ??Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:00 PM to Midnight at Main Street Receptions, Corner of Main and Canal Streets. Formal or costumes attire suggested and is a ticketed event. Enjoy festive food, drink and entertainment. Witness the Crowning of King Rex and Queen Devine. Proceeds benefit the Annual Mardi Gras ?“?Party in the Street?”? Celebration. For information call 352-365-0053 or vis?it online at ??www.LeesburgMardiGras.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???13th Annual Mardi Gras?™? ?“?Party in the Street?”?? ??Saturday, February 20, 2010 in Historic Downtown Leesburg. 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Twelve Hours of Madness, Starting with the Kids Parade at 11:00 pm followed by the Pets Parade at 2:00 pm. Enjoy festive foods, live entertainment, street performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, fire eaters and much-much more. Listen to the great New Orleans style Marching Jazz Bands, Cajun Zydeco and Blues all live on two stages. Then sit back and enjoy the spectacular Main Street Mardi Gras Parade at 7:00 pm. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgMardiGras.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???33rd Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival?? ?? ?

? ?? ??Saturday and Sunday, March 6 ?&? 7, 2010 in the Historic Downtown Leesburg Featuring over 100 fine Artist and fine Craftsmen, festive food and live entertainment. Presented by the Leesburg Center for the Arts for information call 352-365-0232 or visit online at ??www.LeesburgArtfestival.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???14th Annual Spring Fish Fry?? ??Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on the grounds of the Historic Mote Morris House. A ticketed event, featuring southern cooking at its finest! Fresh fried fish, steamed oysters, corn on the cob, collard greens, corn bread, navy beans, key lime pie, hush puppies and beverages including ice tea, soft drinks, beer, wine and bar. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 352-365-0053. ?? ?

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? ?? ???14th Annual Leesburg Bikefest?™? 2010?? ??Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 23, 24, 25, 2010 in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Lake County comes alive with the roar of over 200,000 thousand bikers from throughout the US. Downtown is open to motorcycles only! Live bands on 8 stages all day and night, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat?’?s Hole Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker Demonstrations, Stunt Riding, Festive Food, Merchandise Vendors and much more. Non-Stop Street Party! Presented by the Leesburg Partnership, for further information call 352-365-0053 or visit online at ??www.leesburgbikefest.com?? ?? ?

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? ?? ???Summer Market Place?? ??Summer Farmers Market held the 3rd Saturday of May, June, July, August and September, Fresh Produce, Plants, cooked and prepared specialty foods and Craft Vendors. Come enjoy many of your favorites from the Leesburg Saturday Morning Market with a few new items just for summer. This is a new way to look at shopping as each Saturday will be an event in and of itself with themes, fun activities, games and prizes. Come and Shop in the Downtown Stores, hosting the ?“?Super Saturday Sale?”?. ??Dates for 2010: ??May 15th: ?"?Red, White ?&? Blue Day?"? ??June 19th: ?“?Take Me out to the Ball Game?”? ??July 17th: ?“?Beach Party?”? ??August 21st: ?“?Dog Days of Summer?”? ??September 18th: ?“?Tail Gate Party?”? ?? ?

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? ?? ?? ??July 4th Celebration ?? ??Sunday, July 4th, 2010 All events are subject to change please call 352-365-0053, or e-mail at [email protected] for further information or visit online at ??www.LeesburgPartnership.com?? ?? ?

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