Holiday shopping, treats and a spa date
The 2nd Annual Farmhouse Fresh “Test & Take” Holiday Shopping Extravaganza hopes to gather season-weary souls at Renew Day Spa this Friday evening, Dec. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m.
For a $15 admission via PayPal or other online payment method, you can test and smell a host of Farmhouse Fresh products and learn about them fro Farmhouse Fresh representative Becky Beall, who "will take you on an epicurean journey."
The event will also feature holiday food and drink and samples of watermelon basil vodkatini, inspired by the Farmhouse Fresh Watermelon Basil Scrub. In addition, each prepaid attendee will receive a complimentary gift at the event and be entered into a raffle for a Farmhouse Fresh Gift Basket valued at $200. Renew Day Spa is located at 214 W. Main St., Leesburg. Visit their Facebook event page for updates and details.
Mount Dora Holiday Market & Antique Show
Browse vintage, valuable and wacky one-of-a-kind items from 9 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17, at Renningers' Florida Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. 441, Mount Dora. Visit renningers.net for details.
Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus and their Lady Lake posse on Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex, 260 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake. Free photo opportunities will be available along with diverse array of handmade and handcrafted items for sale. Browse candles, bath bombs, lotions, essential oil products, jewelry, wood crafts, cheeses, candy, dips, cookies, breads and more if you're still seeking stocking stuffers.
A prize drawing will take place at the market at 2 p.m. Shoppers can enter until 1:55 p.m., and there is no need to be present to win. Also, the Florida Carriage Museum will be in traveling back in time in period costumes. The group will be selling works by local author Gloria Austin, founder of a local museum. Details: ladylake.org.
Downtown Mount Dora Sunday Market
Every Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Mount Dora Village Market draws hordes of shoppert for artisan crafts, fresh seafood, produce, plants and more in and around Sunset Park, 230 W. Fourth Ave. Details: mountdora.com.
Nothing says love like giving a gift from a local retailer. Here are some events that allow you to shop local this holiday season, give a little, and have some fun, too.
Downtown Clermont Sunday Farmers Market
Find unique locally created and grown items at Downtown Clermont Sunday Farmer's Market at West Montrose Street between Lake Avenue and Seventh Street. When so many indie shops are closed, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather as you shop 40 vendors selling local produce, meat, honey, eggs, seafood, handmade gifts and home goods. Takes place every Sunday throughout the season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit clermontdowntown.com for more information.