DPC Studio → EFLC
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This proposal is in active development and early conversations shape what it becomes.
About This Proposal
Proposed by
Dave Pappas, DPC Studio
Concept development & pitch
info@davepappas.com
(516) 356-0895
dpcreativestudio.com
linkedin.com/in/davepappas
Proposed for
Education Foundation of Lake County
Lake County, Florida
Common Questions
Target date is Veterans Day Weekend, November 2027. The 3-day holiday weekend (Friday–Sunday) aligns with the Viking warrior culture theme and gives out-of-town visitors a full weekend to plan around. Exact dates will be confirmed by late 2026.
Primary target: Lake County Fairgrounds, 2101 County Road 452, Eustis, FL 32726. 65,000 sq ft of indoor space plus substantial outdoor acreage. Alternate: Sumter County Fairgrounds, Bushnell, FL. Venue confirmation is in progress.
Vendor applications will open approximately 12 months before the event — targeting late 2026 or early 2027. Join the interest list now to be notified first. Early interest signals from vendors directly inform zone planning and booth capacity.
Sponsorship packages are being developed. Options will include zone presenting sponsorships (e.g., "Mead Hall presented by [Sponsor]"), event-level presenting sponsorships, and in-kind/service partnerships. Contact us via the form above to start a conversation — early conversations shape the packages.
Yes. Year 1 includes the Learning Longhouse with programming for homeschool co-ops and family groups. Year 2 adds formal School Days field trip programming for Lake County public schools, aligned with Florida state academic standards. Educators can reach out via the form above to register early interest.