Renningers Antique and Collector’s Extravaganza!

Local Places, Local Faces

Okay, you might not consider Mount Dora a local place but if I can drive there in two hours and do not spend the night, I’ve decided that it’s local.  Because it’s my blog and I can do that!

Renningers Antique and Collector’s Extravaganza is held three times a year.  One three day weekend in November, January and February.  And it is a BLAST!  It is the biggest and coolest old-stuff-junk-buying-fun you could ever have in Florida.  Michelle and I have been attending one event each season for the past five years and I went with other friends many times before we teamed up.  This year new-be Kathryn joined us with the intent of furnishing her new townhouse.  So here is our day in pictures!

Renninger's extravaganza
Kathryn roots through the junk house to find this treasure. First buy of the day!

 

Renninger's Extravaganza
One of numerous black panthers. Was I just drawn to black panthers this year or was it a big year for black panthers?
Renninger's extravaganza
So much milkglass, so little money.
Renninger's extravaganza
These yellow lab puppies were taking a break. Antiques? Collectibles? $500 and wouldn’t take less!
Renninger's extravaganza
Michelle might make this for the bridesmaids.
Renninger's extravaganza
Time for a snack!
Renninger's extravaganza
Michelle’s best deal. Can’t wait to see what she turns this into!
Renninger's extravaganza
Back up the hill with the goodies. Did you know that there is a mountain in Mt. Dora?
Renninger's extravaganza
And here’s all of our treasures! Fun!

There will be many future posts with these lovelies updated and featured!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farmers’ Markets

Local Places, Local Faces

On Fridays, the Citrus Chronicle lists “Farmers’ Markets”.   Since I consider a farmers’ market to have produce and I love fresh vegetables and fruit, I was eager to check out the six places listed.  Terry and I haven’t made it to all of them yet but here’s a little report about the ones we have hit.

First we went to the Beverly Hills Arts, Crafts and Farmers Market which is on the tirst and third Friday of each month at Lake Beverly Park.  To be fair, it was cold, but there were about five vendors there, and none of them sold produce.

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

The next day we cruised up to Dunnellon’s First Saturday Village Market.  This was a lot better.  But it was mostly just booths set up with vendors selling stuff–like a community garage sale. Once again, no produce.  But I was very excited to discover Grumbles and spent most of the day just admiring all the healthy plants, beautiful pots, and pavers. Dunnellon also has several thrift and antique stores which we browsed through and we had yummy Cuban sandwiches at Penn Station.

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

This past weekend we went to Market Day with Art and Treasures on the grounds of Heritage Village in Crystal River held the second Saturday of every month.  We finally found a booth that was selling produce.  We bought strawberries, corn, red and orange peppers, green beans and tomatoes. There were several other booths selling miscellaneous items like art, jewelry, and plants and one sold cookies.  Heritage Village also has several cool little shops which we browsed through.

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market
Oh look, there’s Sharon, Myrna and Shirley!

We still have the Inverness Farmer’s Market which is every Saturday at the Inverness Government Center parking lot. The Floral City Market Day on the second Saturday monthly and Herry’s Market Day which is the last Saturday of the month at Hospice Thrift Shoppe.  Our search continues for the perfect Farmers’ Market!