Fun things to do this weekend in Leesburg and the Lake County area
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More good stuff to enjoy this weekend from top-notch local musicians to a fun outdoor, evening celebration and the one-of-a-kind Oddities Marketplace. Get out and have fun in Lake County.
Also, if you are you hosting a fun event in Lake County and would like us to plug it in our weekend guide, email [email protected] at least two weeks in advance for consideration.
Discover Leesburg offers music, food trucks and more
On the second Friday of the month, when the summer's sweltering afternoons begin to cool off, the city of Leesburg will feature the new free summer event, Discover Leesburg. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at the Town Square, 501 W. Meadow St. The event features live music, vendors, food trucks and an evening market on Fifth Street.
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Francesca Tarantino performs on acoustic and electric guitar, and is nifty with her loop pedal. City planners promise that "she'll have you singing and clapping along to classic hits, crowd favorites, and even some of today's pop." Details: 352-728-9786.
One tank trip: Tony Hinchcliffe brings edgy shtick to Orlando
Though he can be catty, chauvinistic, polarizing and controversial, there's no denying Tony Hinchcliffe's comedic chops. He's a laugh riot, and he's helped nurture rising talent through his popular podcast.
The touring stand-up comedian, writer, and long-running "Kill Tony" host began his career at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Nowadays, he's at the Comedy Mothership, Joe Rogan’s club in the core of Downtown Austin, Hinchcliffe, where he shows off his professional wordsmith with a wicked edge and equal-opportunity offensiveness.
He was only second only to Nikki Glaser (and maybe Sam Jay) to winning over the crowd at "The Roast of Tom Brady," an appearance that almost didn't happen.
From his membership of the Writer’s Guild to his Comedy Central rolodex of credits, he is a top draft pick to judge roast battles and also extremely well-insulated by the company of the most respected working stand-ups today. Hinchcliffe takes the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Blvd. Details: entertainment.hardrock.com/live/orlando.
Oddities Marketplace takes over Lake County Fairgrounds
It can be a little dark, twisted and weird, but the monthly Oddities Marketplace is upbeat and friendly and has become a popular event throughout central Florida, combining the spooky, the kitschy, the mysterious, the beautiful and the hilarious all at once.
Vendors are vetted for all ages, the event features 70-plus vendors hawking taxidermy and bone art, specimens, memorabilia, witchy items and more; live music and food.
The County Oddities Marketplace happens Saturday, July 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 2101 County Road 452, Eustis.
Call 352-875-4224 for more info. Admission and parking are free, and vendor spots still available.
Beer tasting and live music at Maggie's Attic in Mount Dora
Maggie’s Attic, a beer lover’s fave, serves 20 craft brews and invites both casual drinkers and discerning enthusiasts and entertains with live local musicians from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at 237 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora. Details: maggiesattic.us.
Wine down with live tunes at Lakeridge Winery
You can always count on Weekends at Winery for a free fun outdoors event in Lake County. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music at the Lakeridge Winery this Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Kara and Jordan set the mood Saturday, and Billy Buchanan rocks the crowd on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards is at 19239 N. U.S. 27, Clermont. Details: lakeridgewinery.com/WATW.
A look ahead ...
Family fun planned at Sunsational Farms
Sunsational Farms has some fun community events planned. On July 20, they'll host the Family Field Day, presented by TLC (Toddlers of Lake County), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration and more information are available on the TLC's Family Field Day FB event page.
Beginning Aug. 17, Umatilla's Sunsational Farms will team up with B-Box & Bags to offer a new local-centric marketplace for the community and a way to support small businesses. Expect produce, eggs, honey, meats, artisan breads and baked goods, pickles, soaps, homemade pet treats, home remedies and more. A kids' activity area will entertain the little ones. If you're hungry, the Big Orange Grill will serve burgers, salads, wraps and fries. Ice cream and Sno Biz shaved ice will be for sale in the farm store.
This will take place every Saturday, starting in August, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla. More details: sunsationalfarms.com.
Saddle-up for Leesburg's Wild West Pub Crawl
We're told "a rootin' tootin' good time" can be had at the Wild West Pub Crawl happening on July 27 in downtown Leesburg. Participants can dress in cowboy boots and hats and saddle up to downtown Leesburg bars (and bars for the night) such as McCracken's Irish Pub, Marmadukes Lodge, Sipping Garden & Bistro, Brick & Barrel Public House, Great Chicago Fire Brewery, Turner's Kitchen + Bar, Two Old Haggs Wine Shoppe, Wolf Branch Brewing, Hamerick Family Vineyards, The Warehouse, Prime 3 Steakhouse and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Click here for tickets.
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This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Your weekend guide: Discover Leesburg, Tony Hinchcliffe and more
