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Lake County is home to numerous boating events—including antique boat shows, hydro drag racing, and sailing regattas. The event is held on Lake Dora in Tavares.

The Sunnyland Antique and Classic Boat Festival is the largest antique and classic boat show on America’s East Coast. See historic boats (built before 1918); antique boats (built 1919-1942); classic boats (built 19431975) and contemporary boats (manufactured from 1976 - present).

“The Antique Classic Boat Society has 72 chapters, and most of them have an antique boat show,” says Terry Feist, organizer of the event. “Ours is the largest, and we hold it in March because it signals the start of the boating season.” The event draws up to 10,000 spectators.

Lake County is also home to other boat-related events that make an significant economic impact. They include the 2014 Hydro Drag World Championships, the Pro Hydro-X Tour, and the Midwinter Regatta Melges MC.