Every food and drink event happening in Orlando this summer

Saturday, June 16

Festival of the Sea
Enjoy seafood prepared by several different restaurants and caterers along with craft vendors, beer and wine, and activities. 11 am-7 pm; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $5-$30; 407-381-5310; gopartylive.com.
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Saturday, June 16

RumFest
Three hours of unlimited sampling of rum drinks along with live reggae. 5 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; $20-$35; 407-849-0471; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
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Sunday, June 17

Father’s Day Brunch
Dads receive free beer and 10 percent off of their bill. 11 am; El Buda, 116 W. Church St.; Various menu prices; 407-203-8171; elbudadowntown.com.
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Friday, June 22

Party in the Parking Lot
Eat, drink, shop and play at the DIY shop. 7 pm; Factur, 520 Virginia Drive; contact for price; 407-801-3228; factur.org.
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Saturday, June 23

Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival
Experience the Caribbean through fashion, culture, food, music and a business expo. Noon-8 pm; Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-421-8118; orlandofashionsquare.com.
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Saturday, June 23

Open House Invitational
Learn about Islam and the Muslim community from the source while enjoying an international dinner. 5:30 pm; Islamic Society of Central Florida, 1586 N. Goldenrod Road; free; 407-273-8363; iscf.org.
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Monday, June 25

Bite Night
Enjoy tastes from across the local culinary scene along with live entertainment, an open bar, auctions and more. 6-10 pm; The Orchid Garden, 122 W. Church St.; $45-$70; bitenightorlando.com.
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Sunday, July 8

The Mad Hatter’s High Tea
Benefit for the Barber Fund with food, drink, and entertainment from Blue Star and Varietease. 3 pm; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10 suggested donation; 407-425-7571; thebarberfund.org.
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Saturday, July 14

Bastille Day Celebration
Annual celebration of French culture with food, games, live music and more. 5 pm; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; free; audubonparkgardens.com.
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Saturday, July 14

Tacos & Tequila
Revel in Orlando’s weird obsession with tacos and enjoy unlimited samples along with tequila and beer. 1-4 pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St.; $25-$55; 407-839-3000; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
Photo via Orlando Weekly

Saturday, July 21

The Crazy ’80s Pub Crawl
Wear an ’80s costume and get wasted at more than 12 different downtown venues. 8 pm; Sideshow, 15 N. Orange Ave.; $15-$25; 407-420-1515; orlandopubcrawl.com.
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Saturday, Aug. 4

Orlando Burger Battle
Top chefs and restaurants duke it out to see who makes the best burger in town. Noon-6 pm; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $20-$40; 407-381-5310; gopartylive.com.
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Wednesday, Aug. 22

Best of Orlando
One of the biggest parties of the year, honoring our Best of Orlando winners and nominees, takes over five separate venues with open bars, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and dancing. 8 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; by invitation only; 407-648-8363; orlandoweekly.com.
Photo via Orlando Weekly

Saturday, Sept. 8

Florida Smash Beer Festival
This beer festival challenges participating breweries to create a beer made from the same malt and hop and submit them for judging. 4-9 pm; Reiter Park, 311 W. Warren Ave., Longwood; $35-$60; floridasmashbeerfestival.com.
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Saturday, Sept. 8

United We Brunch
Local restaurants serve samples of brunchy dishes alongside unlimited Bloody Marys and mimosas. Noon; The Orchid Garden, 122 W. Church St.; $40-$75; unitedwebrunch.com.
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First Saturday of every month

For the Love of Swine
The Ravenous Pig holds a prix fixe pig roast with braised black-eyed peas, bacon collard greens, cornbread and maple bacon cupcakes. Reservations required. 11:30 am-2 pm; The Ravenous Pig, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave.; $17; theravenouspig.com.
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Every third Saturday

Daily City Food Truck Bazaar
Sample lots of different flavors at this monthly food truck gathering. 5-8 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave.; Various menu prices; 407-322-7475;facebook.com/WestEndTradingCo.
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First Sunday of every month

Sunday Island Jazzy Brunch
Live music and an Island Rum Punch brunch. 1-5 pm; Sugarcanes Rum Bar & Lounge, 8255 International Dr.; $29.95; 407-695-1887;facebook.com/Sugarcanesrumbar.
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Every fourth Sunday

Raw Food Basics Workshop
Join Chef Adam Graham for a tasty class featuring salad dressings and sauces. Recipes and a light meal included. 5:30-7:30 pm; Juice’d, 12 N. Summerlin Ave.; $15-$20; 407-440-2919; juicedorlando.com.
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Second Thursday of every month

Alive After 5
Central Florida’s largest recurring monthly street party in Historic Downtown Sanford. Partake in an evening of music, food, craft beer and shopping. 5-8 pm; Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street; Free; 407-549-9942; sanfordwelcomecenter.com.
Photo via AliveAfter5/Facebook