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Thursday Night Live @ 5
Held the first Thursday each month from 5 to 9 pm, always with a
different theme. Businesses exhibitors and Artist line up on Main
Street while Merchants and Downtown Businesses participate
in the activities. Spectators play hide and seek for clues in the
downtown stores in hopes of the grand prize. Five Dollars will get
you a sticker that will enable you to play along and receive
free food and beverages samples. Entertainment and games for
all ages bring your whole family. Presented by the Leesburg
Partnership for further information call 365-0053 or visit online
at www.leesburgpartnership.com

Leesburg Partnership Annual Installation and Awards Dinner
Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 6:00–9:00 pm at the Leesburg Opera
House on 5th Street, for information contact the Leesburg Partnership
at 365-0053.

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market
The Farmers Market is held every Saturday starting October 6, 2007
to April 19, 2008 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Towne Square, in Historic
Downtown Leesburg.
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. Presented by
the Leesburg Partnership for information call Sandi at 365-0053.
www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com

12th Annual Leesburg Main Street Christmas House
Sneak Preview Thursday, October 25, 2007, 4:00-9:00 pm, Grand
Opening Saturday, October 27, 2007 through December 8, 2007.
Open Monday-Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm.
Over 100 Holiday Crafters, featuring over 50,000 items, unique
handcrafted holiday decorations and gifts.
Location TBA- Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information
call 365-0053 or visit online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com

12th Annual Leesburg Main Street Carnival
Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Historic Downtown Leesburg, 4:00 to 9:00 PM,
Kids Carnival, Games Rides, Live Entertainment, Costume Contests and more.
Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 365-0053 or visit
online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com

Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 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. Presented by the Leesburg Downtown
Business Association for information call Dell Ross at 326-8090 or visit online at
www.downtownleesburgfl.com .

Leesburg Partnership/Leesburg Chamber of Commerce Business-After-Hours
Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Leesburg Main Street
Christmas House in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Business Mixer, Food and
Holiday Entertainment, Sponsored by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 365-0053

Leesburg Main Street Christmas Stroll
Friday, November 23, 2007 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 365-0053 or visit
online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com.

Venetian Gardens Light Up
Held annually in Venetian Gardens, Light-up Ceremony Saturday,
November 24, 2007 at 6:00 pm then opens nightly through January 1, 2008.
Drive or walk through Lake County’s largest holiday display featuring over
500,000 mini lights and Holiday displays.
Presented by the City of Leesburg for information call 728-9885.

The Leesburg Main Street Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 6:00 pm. in Historic Downtown Leesburg.
The Holiday Parade features marching bands, twirler and dance groups
and lighted floats. Parade Route is on Main Street and travels west from
11th Street to Canal Street. Presented by the Leesburg Partnership for
information call 365-0053 or visit online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com.

The Official Mardi Gras Store
Open Thursday, February 1-16, 2008 in Historic Downtown Leesburg,
Where you will find all your Mardi Gras attire and beads. The Store benefits
the 11th Annual Mardi Gras “Party in the Street” Celebration. Presented
by the Leesburg Partnership for information call 365-0053, or visit online
at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com.

11th Annual Mardi Gras Ball “A Crowning Event”
Friday, February 15, 2008, 7:00 PM to Midnight at the Leesburg Opera
House on 5th Street. 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 365-0053 or visit online
at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com

11th Annual Mardi Gras™ “Party in the Street”
Saturday, February 16, 2008 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, tight rope walkers, fire eaters and
much-much more. Listen to the great New Orleans style Marching Jazz Bands,
Cajun Zydeco and Blues all live on three stages. Then sit back and enjoy the
spectacular Main Street Mardi Gras Parade at 7:00 pm. Presented by the
Leesburg Partnership call 365-0053 or visit online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com

31st Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival
Saturday and Sunday, March 1st & 2nd, 2008 in the Historic Downtown Leesburg
Featuring over 120 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

11th Annual Spring Fish Fry
Thursday, March 27 2008, 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 365-0053.

12th Annual Leesburg Bikefest™ 2008
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 25, 26, 27, 2008 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 7 stages all day and night, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat’s Hole
Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker Games, Biker Demonstrations, Stunt Riding,
Festive Food, Merchandise Vendors and much more. Non-Stop Street Party!
Presented by the Leesburg Partnership, for further information call 365-0053
or visit online at www.leesburgbikefest.com

All events are subject to change please call 352-365-0053, or e-mail
at Info@LeesburgPartnership.com for further information or visit online
at www.LeesburgPartnership.com