For adventurous foodies, there’s a lot going on this summer. From food trucks to community markets to unique sit-down dinners, here’s every food and drink event worth checking out this summer in the Orlando area that we know of so far.
Wednesday, May 31
Delicious Disney A multi-course wine dinner from Chef John Clark celebrating the Silly Symphony Flowers and Trees anniversary. 6:30 pm; Markham’s at Golden Oak, 10501 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; $249; 407-939-5773; disneygoldenoak.com.
Photo via DisneyMeetings/ YoutubeWednesday, May 31
Florida Prize Exhibition Preview Party Celebrate the opening of the 2017 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at the Exhibition Preview Party. Ticket revenue from the party attendance will support the Florida Prize. Featuring culinary artistry from Orlando’s most sensational restaurants and caterers. 6-10 pm; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $30-$50; 407-896-4231; omart.org.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyWednesday, May 31
National Donut Day Celebration Celebrate everyone’s favorite confection with crafts, games and delicious donuts from Krispy Kreme. 2-3 pm; Edgewater Library, 5049 Edgewater Drive; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info.
Photo via valhallabakery/ InstagramSaturday, June 3-4
Cocoa Beach Uncorked A weekend of great food from the area’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants paired with wine and craft beer. Noon-4 pm; Alan Shepard Park, 211 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach; $55-$75; cocoabeachuncorked.com.
Photo via Orlando WeeklySunday, June 4
Uncomfortable Brunch: World’s Greatest Dad Black comedy starring Robin Williams. Brunch served with film. Sunday, 1 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$12; uncomfortablebrunch.com.
Photo via Magnolia PicturesSaturday, June 3
Science Night Live: Craft Beer Edition An adults-only evening at the Science Center with craft beer, food, special exhibits and more. 8 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $15.95; 407-514-2000; osc.org.
Photo via tonksiford/ InstagramWednesday, June 7
Bangrak Thai Street Kitchen Pop-Up Bangrak T.S.K. settles in with their best friends at Swine & Sons Provisions to bring you regularly scheduled regional Thai street food goodness. Every other Wednesday, 5-8 pm; Swine & Sons Provisions, 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; $5-$15; 407-636-7601; bangrakthaistreetkitchen.com.
Photo via classic_larry/ InstagramSaturday, June 10
Colonialtown Bar Crawl Bar crawl to five different bars in the Mills 50/Ivanhoe Village neighborhoods. 7 pm; The Guesthouse, 1321 N. Mills Ave.; $10.
Photo via brettbanta/ InstagramSaturday, June 10
Friends and Family Beerfest Broken Cauldron celebrates its first year in business with a beerfest featuring more than 15 Florida breweries. 5 pm; Broken Cauldron Taproom & Brewery, 1012 W. Church St.; $30-$35.
Photo via Black Cauldron Taproom and Brewery/ FacebookSunday, June 11
Community Marketplace Monthly community market with vendors, food trucks and live music. Second Sunday of every month, 10 am-4 pm; Orlando Live Events, 6405 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Fern Park; free; 407-951-8751; orlandoliveevents.com.
Photo via Pattie/ FlickrSunday, June 11
Pizza Bruno and Ravenous Pig Collab dinnerPizza Bruno’s Chef Bruno Zacchini, a Swine Family alum, will return to The Ravenous Pig for a one-night-only Italian-themed collaboration dinner with our very own Chef Nick Sierputowski on Sunday, June 11. 6:30 p.m., 565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, theravenouspig.comSunday, June 11
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar – Orlando Food trucks from all over fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. Second Sunday of every month, 6-9 pm; Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; various menu prices; 407-896-1131; thedailycity.com.
Photo via brightflgirl/ InstagramSaturday, June 17
Festival of the Sea Multiple seafood vendors serve up your favorites. 11 am; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $5-$30; 407-381-5310; gopartylive.com.
Photo via bananaana04/ FlickrSunday, June 18
Father’s Day Brunch: Die Hard
A special barbecue lunch buffet followed by a screening of everyone’s favorite not-a-Christmas movie. 11:30 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $35; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Photo via Twentieth Century Fox Film ProductionThursday, June 20
Mayor Dyer Cooks You Breakfast Tacos The mayor cooks breakfast tacos with eggs, cheese, chorizo, bacon and salsa. 5 pm; Bikes Beans & Bordeaux, 3022 Corrine Drive; free; 407-427-1440; bikesbeansandbordeaux.com.
Photo via Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer/ FacebookWednesday, June 21
Wanderlust Wednesday Stroll through Ivanhoe Village and sample drinks at different establishments. Third Wednesday of every month, 5-9 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $25; ivanhoevillage.org.
Photo via notorama/ InstagramThursday, June 22
Cocktail Cabaret A night of burlesque, bands and booze from Kissa Von Addams, Ivy Les Vixens and more. 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10; willspub.org.
Photo via Kissa Von Addams/ FacebookSaturday, June 24
New Smyrna Beach Bicycle Bar Tour More than 3,000 bicyclists descend on New Smyrna Beach for a bar crawl unlike any other. 11 am; J.B.’s Fish Camp, 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach; free.
Photo via The Mad Hatter Promotions/FacebookSaturday, June 24
Sanford After Dark Monthly street market with music, art, vendors, food and drink and more. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8 pm; Little Fish Huge Pond, 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-221-1499.
Photo via sandfordthegreat/ InstagramMonday, June 26
Bite Night Sample tastings from top local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. 7 pm; The Orchid Garden, 122 W. Church St.; $40-$65; bitenightorlando.com.
Photo via Thuyvi Gates & Nick Oliver/ Orlando WeeklyFriday, July 14
Bastille Day
Audubon Park’s 10th annual celebration of all things French. Through July 15, 11 am; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; free.
Photo via Orlando WeeklySaturday, July 15
Tacos & Tequila
An afternoon filled with tequila tastings, Pacifico beer, live music and tacos of all kinds. Noon-3 pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St.; $15-$35; 407-839-3000; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyThursday, Aug. 10
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 jasonlee/ InstagramSaturday, Aug. 26
Big Bang Bazaar Market with a curated selection of more than 200 local independent artists and crafters. 11 am; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; free; 407-295-3247; bigbangbazaar.net.
Photo via Orlando WeeklySaturday, Aug. 26
Farmers & Artisans Market The highest quality locally crafted and locally grown products. 9 am-1 pm; Historic Downtown Longwood, West SR 434 and South County Road 427, Longwood; free; 321-222-7224; longwoodfl.org.
Photo via Marc Davis/ Flickr
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