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On Tap this weekend: Wine, gardens and barbecue

On Tap this weekend: Wine, gardens and barbecue

by DeVore Design, March 23, 2017
The first week of spring ushers in a number of outdoor activities, from the 9th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival at Lakeridge Winery to a garden fair at the Lake County Extension’s Discovery Gardens and the BBQ Cook-Off in Umatilla.

Here’s what’s on tap for the weekend.

9th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival

Local artists and crafters will display their work Friday through Sunday at the 9th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival at Lakeridge Winery, 19239 U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of seafood specialties will be available for purchase, along with complimentary winery tours and tasting. The festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $5. Details: 352-394-8627 or www.lakeridgewinery.com.

Landscape and Garden Fair

The Lake County Extension Service hosts its 6th Annual Landscape and Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the center’s Discovery Gardens, 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. Activities include expert speakers, kids activities and vendors selling landscaping materials and plants. Details: www.lakecountyfl.gov/gardenfair.

7th Annual BBQ Cook-Off

Umatilla Athletic Boosters are presenting the 7th annual BBQ Cook-Off from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Cadwell Park, 1 Cassady St. in Umatilla. Gates open at 3 and tasting begins at 5 p.m. Fourteen teams will be vying for cash prizes and trophies in the cook-off. Umatilla sports teams will provide iced tea, lemonade, water and drinks. Sign up for a blind draw corn hole tournament with cash prizes at 1:30 p.m. and first throw at 2 p.m. Entertainment includes 50/50 and basket raffles, face painting, balloon toss and mini doughnuts. Be sure to catch the hog calling contest with a $25 first prize. Boosters will host a beer and wine tent and Kona Ice will be there. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students and free of ages 4 and younger.

5K Color Run

The Umatilla High Band is hosting a 5K Color Run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at North Lake Community Park, 40730 Roger Giles Road. There is face painting and an $8 barbecue lunch. Cost: $30 adults, $25 students and $20 ages 10 and younger. Register at uhsbandmscr.eventbrite.com.

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market

Shop with local farmers, craftsmen, bakers and artists at the Leesburg Saturday Morning Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Towne Square, 501 W. Main St. in Leesburg.

KidFest

It’s all about the kids at KidFest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Belk Store of Clermont, 270 Citrus Tower Blvd. Activities include music, games, goody bags, police officers, firefighters, fire trucks, Pegasus the miniature horse, Andy Armadillo the mascot from Texas Roadhouse and a fashion show.

Let’s Hang On!

The Let’s Hang On! Frankie Valli tribute stage show with hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. Highway 27 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $27 to $46. Details: 352-394-4800 or www.clermontperformingarts.com.

History Hike

Learn about the first inhabitants of Lake County with a History Hike from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at PEAR Park Gateway, 26701 U.S. Highway 27 in Leesburg. Free. Reservations: Justin Pouliot at 352-516-7011 or jpouliot@lakecountyfl.gov.

Voices from Vietnam

There is a reception and book signing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art, 1 W. Orange Ave for Charlene Edwards: Voices from Vietnam Art Exhibition at the . The exhibition features the photographer’s depictions of Vietnam paired with stories from both sides of the conflict. The exhibition is on display until May 6.

Clermont Comedy Series

The Clermont Comedy Series presents standup comedian Dean Napolitano with Catherine Maloney and William Rodriguez from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday at Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. Highway 27. Beer and are wine available. Cost: $15. Details: 352-394-4800 or www.clermontperformingarts.com.

By Linda Florea / Correspondent