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34 delicious food and drink festivals coming to Orlando this spring 2019

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 5:33 pm

Whether it's strawberry shortcake, brunch or just a lot of wine and beer, it's festival season in Orlando and there are plenty of reasons to eat and drink while standing near big ass tents. Here are 34 of the most delicious festivals involving food and booze coming to the Orlando area this spring 2019.

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Through March 10

Florida Strawberry Festival 10 am-10 pm; Florida Strawberry Festival, 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City; $20-$45; 813-752-9194; flstrawberryfestival.com.
Photo via Florida Strawberry Festival

March 9

Rotary Craft Beer Festival Showcase of local craft breweries and their beer offerings. 2-6 pm; Avalon Park Town Center, 13001 Founders Square Drive; $25-$40; 407-658-6565; avalonpark.com.
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March 9

Orlando Whiskey Festival Gourmet food selections and whiskey samplings, plus cigar vendors and live entertainment. 7-10 pm; Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, 810 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $75-$125; 407-645-4222; orlandowhiskeyfestival.com.
Photo via Orlando Whiskey Festival/Facebook

March 10

Oviedo Birthday Bash Community party in the park with a chili cook-off, cupcake wars, kids activities, entertainment and local vendors. 11 am-4 pm; Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo; free-$15; oviedobirthdaybash.com.
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March 15-17

Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival Live entertainment, including Irish music and Irish dancers, food, craft beer and more. Raglan Road Irish Pub, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista; 407-938-0300; raglanroad.com.
Photo via Raglan Road Orlando/Facebook

March 16

St. Practice Day Pub Crawl A second opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, featuring bars in downtown Orlando. 8 pm; multiple locations; $10-$20.
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March 20

Winter Park Wine & Dine Unlimited tastings from more than 35 restaurants, plus craft beers, wine and live music. 6:30-9:30 pm; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $44-$74.
Photo via Winter Park Events/Facebook

March 21

Wine & Seafood Festival Three days of seafood, live music and local artists. 10 am-5 pm; Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $10; 800-768-9463.
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March 23

United We Brunch All-you-can-eat event featuring samples from Orlando's top brunch destinations. 11 am-3 pm; The Orchid Garden, 122 W. Church St.; $45-$80; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
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March 23

Pints N Paws Craft Beer Festival Interact with other pet lovers while enjoying unlimited beer sampling from over 100 breweries. 1-6 pm; Historic Downtown Sanford; $40-$65.
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March 23-24

Caribbean Food & Music Festival Featuring live performances by Jah Movement, LIPS International, and headliner Rupee. Fun Spot, 5700 Fun Spot Way; free; fun-spot.com.
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March 24

Mexican Food Festival Featuring Mexican art, food, tequila cocktails, music, dancing and more 1-6 pm; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$15; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
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March 24

Salsa y Sazón Enjoy culinary delights, artisan crafts and live music. Noon; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $15; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Photo via Dr. Phillips Center/Facebook

March 25

Taste of Lake Mary Gourmet food and wine tasting alongside live entertainment. 5:30-8 pm; Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary; $55; 407-995-1100; lakemaryrotary.com.
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March 27

UCF Vegfest A festival celebrating and promoting a vegan lifestyle. Includes guest speakers, vegan food, yoga, vendors, raffles and more. 4-10 pm; University of Central Florida, Memory Mall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 954-778-5775.
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March 30

World Food Festival Culinary delights from around the world, cultural performances, vendors and more. Noon-7 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; altamonte.org.
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March 30

Fort Christmas Bluegrass & Backyard BBQ Fest Barbecue contest for best chicken and St. Louis pork-style ribs. 10 am-5 pm; Fort Christmas Historical Park and Museum, 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas; free; 407-254-9310; orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks.
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March 30

Longwood Pirate Seafood Festival Festival filled with vendors, mermaids, a pirate village, great music, a pirate ship for kids to climb and a shark ride. An assortment of ocean delights are available, along with beer and wine. 11 am-7 pm; Reiter Park, 301 W. Warren Ave., Longwood; free; 352-217-8390; longwoodfestival.com.
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March 31

Poca's hottest sauce cook-off Annual cook-off using Poca's Hottest sauces, along with live music, a taco bar and more. 2 pm; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$40; willspub.org.
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March 31

Arab Fest Cultural heritage festival celebrating Arabic art, food and traditions. 11 am-7 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; free; aaccflorida.org/festival.
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