February 2018
Downtown Food & Wine Fest
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the 10th Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest features mouth-watering dishes from over 30 of Orlando’s premier restaurants, 50 domestic and international wines, and live entertainment.
Find out more »Altamonte Springs Food Truck Wars
Food Truck Wars returns to beautiful Cranes Roost Park in Uptown Altamonte with 40 gourmet trucks from throughout the State (and some from out of State) competing for five prestigious awards presented by celebrity judges. Mark your calendar, bring your friends and your appetite to this great family friendly event with lots of food choices for everyone from professional foodies to the pickiest eaters. Food choices include everything from Greek to Mexican to lobster and everything in between. And, don’t forget dessert! In…
Find out more »Sanford’s Sword Swallowing Tortilla Day
It's National Tortilla Chip Day (and National Sword Swallowing Day). Come celebrate at the Sanford Avenue Block Party with Live Music, Artisan Vendors, and a Live Performance by: Phantasmagoria. Funded by the City of Sanford CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), Ladies 327 Supper Club and the Merchants of Sanford Avenue. Always free admission
Find out more »March 2018
Florida Strawberry Festival
Come enjoy 11 full days of strawberries, shortcake, big name concerts, rides, stage shows, attractions, food galore, exhibits, displays, contests, competitions and a berry sweet time for the whole family!
Find out more »Sunset at the Zoo
The Zoo will close at 5 p.m., and then reopen at 5:30... this time for adults only! Live music will set the scene as you stroll through the Zoo during this local alternative to your standard happy hour!
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Colonial TownPark
Come to Colonial TownPark for our biggest St. Patrick's celebration yet! Hosted by Liam Fitzpatrick's Restaurant and Irish Pub, the Block Party features DJs, Irish Dancers, music, food and drink specials. No Cover charge.
Find out more »Sanford Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
Sanford Fire Department presents Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Fest! Try your luck and pull a truck! Enjoy live music on several stages, food trucks from Kona Food Truck Luaus, Irish themed drink specials and more! Event is kid friendly until 7:00pm.
Find out more »10th Annual Wine & Seafood Festival at the Lakeridge Winery
This signature event marks the beginning of springtime and the warmer weather brings people out to enjoy fabulous live outside music and entertainment throughout the entire weekend. Local Artists and Crafters are invited to display their work. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of tasty seafood specialties will be available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting.
Find out more »Uptown Art Expo in Altamonte
The 6th Annual Celebration of Art - Uptown Art Expo at Cranes Roost Park will feature 150 juried art & fine crafts with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase. Plus, enjoy Chalk Street Artists, live entertainment, and International Street cuisine and good old-fashioned Festival Foods along with Craft Beer and Wines.
Find out more »Sanford Pints N’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
Pints n’ Paws is a unique craft beer festival, one that you can share with your favorite pet! The premise of the event is a festival that you buy a ticket to, then sample fine craft beers and local foods while enjoying live music and checking out vendor booths, all while hanging out on the bricks of 2nd street! Hosted by The West End Trading Co in beautiful and historic Downtown Sanford, Pints n’ Paws has teamed up with Dolly’s Foundation…
Find out more »Taste of Lake Mary
The Rotary Club of Lake Mary is proud to announce our 13th Annual Taste of Lake Mary to be held in the beautiful courtyard between the Lake Mary Marriott and the Park Place at Heathrow on Monday March 26, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The event features gourmet food and wine tasting alongside entertainment.
Find out more »Springfest at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café in Sanford
Our outdoor German festival will feature German cuisine from Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café, German beer and wine, and entertainment by the Alex Meixner Band as well as our regular musical duo Jimmy & Eckhard. Just like in Germany, our party will essentially be a spring version of Oktoberfest, complete with schnitzels and sausages, pretzels, beer, polka music, people dancing in Lederhosen and Dirndls…the idea is to re-create an Oktoberfest beer-tent sort of experience, only it’s right here in Magnolia Square!
Find out more »World Food Festival in Altamonte Springs
This culinary festival features tastes from the cuisines of the world. Stroll around Cranes Roost Lake and enjoy themed lands featuring food, beverages and native customs. Performances and entertainment from all points on the globe will accompany the wonderful food selections.
Find out more »April 2018
Orlando Sound Bites food and music festival at Lake Eola Park
Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to Orlando Sound Bites, the City of Orlando’s newest signature event. On Saturday, April 7 the East Lawn of Lake Eola Park will come alive with a tasty combination of Orlando’s hip contemporary culinary scene, with indie “outlaw” country, top-shelf liquor brands and craft brews. Check out live music by headliner The Cadillac Three and others throughout the evening. Admission to Orlando Sound Bites is free, while food and beverage will…
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