Weekend Vibes at Mount Dora’s Fall Festival – A Perfect October Escape!





This past October, we packed our weekend bags and headed north to one of Central Florida’s most charming small towns—Mount Dora—just in time for the Great Scott Farms Fall Festival, and let me tell you.


The Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms is everything you'd want from an autumn getaway. We're talking classic hay rides, a vibrant pumpkin patch, a giant corn maze, and playful attractions like a super slide, castle playground, and even a jumping pillow for the kid in all of us. Whether you’re with family, friends, or flying solo with a cappuccino in hand (guilty!), there’s joy around every corner.


Mount Dora itself adds to the charm. After spending the morning on the farm, we strolled through downtown, dipped into some adorable local shops, grabbed a lakeside lunch, and soaked up that vintage Florida vibe this town wears so well. And yes—I found a little café that makes a mean cappuccino.

Farmers market walkway lined with vendor tents and shoppers browsing merchandise.
Outdoor market stalls displaying fresh produce under large shade trees.
Fresh citrus fruits and produce displayed in white bowls at an outdoor market.
Orange banner advertising nuts and snacks with free samples and QR codes at an outdoor market stall.
Colombian food vendor stall with colorful flag banner at outdoor market.
Market vendor displaying variety of packaged snacks and treats on red tablecloth.
Fresh produce display featuring yellow potatoes, cherry tomatoes and other vegetables in turquoise baskets.
Thai food vendor booth with white tent canopy at outdoor market.
European breads vendor stall with black tablecloth and white canopy at outdoor market.
Chicken pot pie food stall with customers browsing menu at outdoor market.
Charming blue and white storefront with red British phone booth and white picket fence.
Vintage blue and yellow Volkswagen bus converted into mobile market stall.
Rustic wooden lodge style building with red trim and outdoor dining area.
Rustic antique shop interior with warm lighting and vintage chandeliers creating a cozy ambiance.
Dimly lit antique store shelves displaying vintage collectibles and decorative items.
Long corridor of an antique store illuminated by warm lighting and filled with vintage treasures.
Atmospheric vintage shop interior with stained glass windows and antique lamps casting golden light.
Panoramic view of an antique store's interior showcasing shelves packed with collectibles and memorabilia.
Vintage shop display with wooden shelving filled with old bottles and antique merchandise.
Exterior garden path with hanging Spanish moss and lush greenery surrounding a shop entrance.
Charming rustic storefront with wooden walkway and tropical landscaping.
Outdoor shopping pathway lined with Spanish moss-draped trees and wooden railings.
Panoramic view of a quaint shopping village exterior with Spanish moss and white buildings.
Rustic outdoor market stall with vintage mailboxes and decorative items displayed under a wooden pergola.
Dimly lit antique shop interior with vintage furniture and collectibles under warm lighting.
Vintage circular sign mounted on green exterior wall with atmospheric lighting.
Small country store front decorated with fall pumpkins and harvest decorations.
Charming red barn-style building with white trim and French doors.