6 things to do in Lake County this weekend

Hang in there. Summer is on the downslide. Beat the blues by festing it up this Saturday and enjoy live music throughout Lake County Aug. 16-18.

Marcus Garvey Fest in Clermont

Molefi Kete Asante, professor and chair of the Africology and African American studies department at Temple University in Philadelphia, estimates that Marcus Garvey may be “the most significant African political genius that has ever lived.”

Read more about Garvey here: From Jamaica's Marcus Garvey came an African vision of freedom

Honor Garvey's memory on his birthday and save some fond thoughts and reading time for James Baldwin — It's birthday this month.

Consider heading to a reggae and soul music fest with local retail vendors, food and drinks, back-to-school giveaways and other fun stuff. Local artists Vicky B & New Wave will join DJs to commemorate Garvey this Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 10 p.m. at 9112 Jack Underwood Road, Clermont. Details: 321-948-6815.

Larry Mangum headlines Trout Lake folk night

A Floridian since 1970, Larry Mangum "is known for his butter smooth voice" as well as his keen observations, Lake Eustis Folk tells us. The local organization has landed Mangum to play Trout Lake Nature Center's concert and potluck night this Saturday.

According to Visit St. Augustine, Larry Mangum hails from our first city and "is a vital component of the revival of the folk music scene," adding that "Larry was born with music in his blood." His mother taught Randy Travis guitar, and his grandfather was fiddle player Brenton Drye. Mangum's uncle Homer Briarhopper was a 1930s radio personality.

If you're interested in enjoying Mangum's talents, bring a dish for the park's monthly potluck dinner at 7 p.m.; the concert will start at 7:30. A small donation is requested. Trout Lake Nature Center is located at 520 E. County Road 44, Eustis. Details: troutlakenaturecenter.com . Learn more about Mangum at reverbnation.com/larrymangum.

Simply 'Sunsational' market

Beginning this Saturday, Aug. 17, Umatilla's Sunsational Farms will team up with B-Box & Bags to offer a new local-centric marketplace for the community and a way to support small businesses. Expect produce, eggs, honey, meats, artisan breads and baked goods, pickles, soaps, homemade pet treats, home remedies and more. A kids' activity area will entertain the little ones.

If you're hungry, the Big Orange Grill will serve burgers, salads, wraps and fries. Ice cream and Sno Biz shaved ice will be for sale in the farm store. The event will continue every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla. More details: sunsationalfarms.com .

Benefit for deputies in Leesburg

The Lake Community continues to heal from tragic confrontation that took the life of a Sheriff's deputy and injured others . The Military Fire Police Support Association invites everyone to gather in community for a benefit from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Warehouse, 312 S. Second St., in downtown Leesburg, presented in honor of the officers, Master Deputy Bradley Link, Deputy Stefano Gargano and Master Deputy Harold Howell.

On tap for the event: complimentary food supplied by the Lake County Firefighter Alliance, National Anthem will be sung by Sherry (of Sherry and the Rockafellas). Live music with Dallas Tyler and the Rock'n DTB, door prizes, raffles, live and silent auctions and more.

Admission is a $20 donation. The Warehouse staff will be donating their time and that money will also be added to the donation.

For more information or to donate raffle items, email MFPSAFL@gmail.com. More details at facebook.com/MFPSALeesburgF L.

Wine down at Lakeridge Winery's free concerts

You can always count on Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards' Weekends at Winery for a free fun outdoors event in Lake County. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music at the Lakeridge Winery this Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. On Saturday, Dave Capp & France Neil share their onstage chemistry, and Jeff Whitfield rocks the vineyard on Sunday, located at 19239 N. U.S. 27, Clermont. Details: lakeridgewinery.com/WATW .

Auditions for 'The Devil Inside' at Melon Patch Players

The Melon Patch Players are calling for people who want to participate in their fall production "The Devil Inside." If you're interested, show up at the theater from 7 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 311 E. 13th St., Leesburg. Visit the audition's Facebook event page for details.

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Groovy '70s pub crawl in Leesburg

Called the grooviest event in downtown Leesburg in 50 years, the city's Summer Saturday Shenanigans 1970s Pub Crawl invites everyone of drinking age to dust off your favorite platform shoes and bell bottoms and ease on down to local establishments and enjoy sample-size drinks and food and themed food and drink specials.

Participating pubs include McCracken's Irish Pub, Marmaduke's Lodge, Sipping Garden & Bistro, Brick & Barrel Public House, Great Chicago Fire Brewery, Turner's Kitchen + Bar, Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe, Wolf Branch Brewing, Hamerick Family Vineyards, The Warehouse, Prime 3 Steakhouse and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The outta-sight event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 for the bronze-level participants and 3-8 p.m. for silver and gold. Check in at Southern Gardens, 712 W. Main St., Leesburg, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. for the bronze and 2:30-3 p.m. for the silver and gold. For details, visit the event's Facebook page . Order tickets on eventbrite.com .

New market in Mascotte

When September comes around, the outdoor markets on hiatus and new markets will begin opening up again. One to look forward to is the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 239 market on the second Saturday of the month, and they're still looking for vendors. For the first event, they have 40 vendors already signed up.

The first market at 307 American Legion Road, Mascotte, will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. For details, call Hollie McGregor at 352-874-0205.

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