Whether it's tacos, seafood or barbecue, it's festival season in Orlando and there are plenty of reasons to eat and drink while standing near big ass tents. Here are some of the best festivals that involve food and booze coming to the Orlando area this spring.
The best food and drink festivals coming to Orlando this spring
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:50 pm
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Through April 15
Seven Seas Food Festival Sip and sample your way around SeaWorld with special food and drink offerings along with live concerts, entertainment and more. SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; price of admission; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
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Saturday, March 3
Eat Local, Sip Local Stroll Wine and food stroll with locally sourced produce, meat, cheese, beer, wine and spirits. 2-5 pm; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; $25-$35; audubonparkgardens.com.
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Saturday, March 3
Sonny's Smokin' Showdown Invitational Barbecue festival with competitions between pitmasters from across the nation, tastings, and live music from Rodney Atkins and more. 11 am; Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place; $15; 407-423-2476; sonnysshowdown.com.
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Saturday, March 10
Orlando Whiskey Festival Sample almost 100 different whiskeys, speak with industry professionals and enjoy live entertainment. 7-10 pm; Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, 810 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $50-$245; 407-645-4222; orlandowhiskeyfestival.com.
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Saturday, March 10
Rockin' Robinson Block party in the Milk District with live bands, food, drinks and more. 4 pm; The Milk District, East Robinson Street and North Bumby Avenue; $10; rockinrobinson.com.
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Wednesday, March 21
Winter Park Wine & Dine A food, wine and music festival with bites from 35 of the area's restaurants. 6:30-9:30 pm; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $39-$290; winterparkevents.com.
Photo via Winter Park Wine & Dine/ Facebook
Saturday, March 24
International Wine Festival Sample wines from around the globe at booths along Church Street. 2-7 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street, Orange Avenue and Church Street; $10-$95; winefestorlando.com.
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Saturday, March 24
United We Brunch Enjoy brunch offerings, mimosas, Bloody Marys and cocktails from dozens of local restaurants including Tapa Toro, Maxine's, K, the Ravenous Pig, Chela, Foxtail Coffee Co. and more, along with an open bar, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Noon-3 pm; The Orchid Garden and Ballroom, 122 W. Church St.; $45-$70; brunch.orlandoweekly.com.
Photo via Holly Whelden
Saturday, March 24
Mexican food festival Celebration of Mexican fare presented by the Mexican consulate of Orlando. 1-6 pm; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$15; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
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Saturday, March 24
Arts & Craft Beers Enjoy a walk down Orange Avenue while sipping on delicious local beer and looking at art made by local artists. 1-5 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $15; 407-730-7942.
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Saturday, March 24
Wine & Seafood Festival Enjoy wine, beer and seafood specialties along with live music and entertainment. 10 am; Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $10; 800-768-9463; lakeridgewinery.com.
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Sunday, March 25
Arab Fest Arab American cultural festival with food, music, vendors, kids activities and more. 11 am; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; aaccflorida.org.
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Saturday, March 31
Fork & Wine Food Truck Rally Food truck pod with live entertainment, vendors, a wine tasting and more. Noon-4 pm; Cork & Olive of Lake Mary, 4247 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; $2-$60; 407-323-0555.
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Monday, March 26
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; $50-$95; 407-995-1100; tasteoflakemary.com.
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Friday, April 6
Bands & Brew Music Festival Benefit for the American Cancer Society with live bands, food, craft beer, raffles and vendors. 7 pm; Deadly Sins Brewing, 750 Jackson Ave., Winter Park; $20-$30; 407-900-8726; deadlysinsbrewing.com.
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April 6-7
APC National Pie Championships The country's best professional and amateur bakers put their pie recipes to the test. 9 am; Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive; contact for price; piecouncil.org.
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April 7-8
Spring Fiesta in the Park Community block party with vendors, food, performances and more. 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; fiestainthepark.com.
Photo via Holly Whelden
Thursday, April 12
Second Thursday Art and Wine Walk Walk around Thornton Park to check out art and wine at various stops. 6:30 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $15; thorntonparkdistrict.com.
Photo via Ryan Glaze
Saturday, April 14
Cattle Baron's Ball Western-themed benefit gala with gourmet food, a silent auction and live entertainment. 6 pm; Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd.; $250; 407-996-9939.
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Saturday, April 14
Chef's Gala Benefit gala with food and wine from chefs from Disney parks and restaurants. Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; $325; 407-824-4321; chefsgala.org.
Photo via Faiyaz Kara
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