Pirates & Parrots Festival - Mount Dora, Florida

05/21/2026

Are you ready for another fun tailgating, music loving, friends & fun Pirates and Parrots Festival - coming back to Mount Dora Evans Park November 7th! Tickets go on sale soon!
www.piratesandparrotsfestival.com

04/17/2026

The rain prevented our opening band from playing last year, and we promised to help get a Leesburg show. So if you missed Propaganjah, you have a chance to check them out for free at our friends GATOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON next Saturday at 1745 US Hwy 441, Leesburg !! Come grab a cold drink and enjoy some Caribbean soul & jam!

04/14/2026

Some of the fun from last year! We can't wait to welcome all you back again this year. Mark your calendars for November 7th in Mount Dora...

01/30/2026

01/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Firefighter Charity of Central Florida for supporting efforts that protect our lakes and help Keep Lake County Beautiful. 💙💚

Last year marked the first Pirates and Parrots Festival, where a portion of the proceeds was donated to Keep Lake Beautiful in honor of Jimmy Buffett’s passion for environmental stewardship in Florida.

10/01/2025

It's always good to be vertical!

You know, some days it’s easy to forget how lucky we are just to be here. Life throws curveballs, hurricanes, and the occasional blender full of margaritas, but at the end of the day, being alive is still the sweetest song on the setlist. So, in true Parrothead fashion, let’s not get bogged down in the worries… let’s celebrate the little things that make it all worthwhile. Here’s a top ten reminder that life really is one big beach party we’re all invited to…

10. Sunsets. No two are the same, and every one feels like a personal encore from the universe.
9. Cheeseburgers. In paradise… or in your backyard, either way, life’s too good to skip the fries.
8. Music. From Buffett to Beethoven, it’s the proof that the soul knows how to dance.
7. Laughter. Belly-shaking, snort-out-your-drink laughter with friends is life’s best medicine.
6. Ocean breezes. The kind that mess up your hair but fix your entire outlook.
5. Falling in love. Whether it’s with a person, a puppy, or a brand-new hobby, it reminds you your heart still works.
4. Storytelling. Every scar, every adventure, every “you won’t believe what happened” moment is another chapter in your one-of-a-kind novel.
3. Second chances. Mistakes don’t mean endings, they mean you get to try again, wiser and wilder.
2. Community. Being surrounded (even virtually) by fellow dreamers, doers, and Parrotheads who remind you we’re all in this together.
1. The simple, glorious fact that you woke up today. That means the story’s not over, and there’s still time for another song, another laugh, another adventure.

So raise your glass, wiggle your toes in the sand, and remember, being alive is the greatest encore you’ll ever get. Now let’s make today worth the ticket price!

09/19/2025

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day! Enjoy your weekend and we are busy working on the schedule for the return of the Pirates and Parrots Festival for 2026! We can't wait to welcome you back for the fun again and keep the party going!

09/02/2025

Now that we recovered a little bit, we want to share the fun again with you!

A big THANK YOU to all our attendees for our first ever Pirates and Parrots Festival featuring The Landsharks - August 30, 2025!
YOU came to party and party you did! What a great time and great show by the Landsharks Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. You all made Mount Dora a mini Key West for the weekend and for Jimmy Buffett Day!

No one was more disappointed than the boys in Propaganjah that didn't get to perform for you. Darn Florida weather! We can have water, but when you start throwing some lightning activity in there, we must go on the side of safety for everyone. These guys would probably play for you in a hurricane if we let them. We will be announcing a future event so you will get a chance to see them!

Thank you to all our volunteers that came out and helped from the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, Firefighter Charity of Central Florida and Altrusa International of Lake County. Thank you to all our vendors. Shout out to our sound crew at Entertainment Group, the amazing port-a-potties from Retreat Restrooms, and our cleaning and loading crew

Thank you to the City of Mount Dora, FL - Government for such an amazing venue and opportunity to showcase it!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to our sponors! Without them, we would never have been able to deliver a class act show for you!
Go visit Phillips Buick GMC, drink more Landshark Lager (like you didn't drink enough at the show), and support Discover Lake County FL, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, Renewal by Andersen of Central FL, Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant, Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora, Real Radio 104.1, WQBQ 1410 AM & 95.1 FM Radio, The Yardery Mount Dora, GATOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON, Humana and CarePlus Health Plans!

We are already busy working on the 2026 Pirates and Parrots Festival and look forward to welcoming you back!

Your support of this event helps with the local community programs for the Firefighter Charity of Central Florida, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, Keep Lake Beautiful.

09/01/2025

Fair winds and following seas, Capt. We miss you 🏴‍☠️