In a city that’s obsessed with food, it comes as no surprise that there’s a culinary event of some kind happening nearly every week this fall. From specialty brunches to barbecue fests, here’s a rundown of just about every major foodie event happening in Orlando over the next couple months.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Doughnut and Beer Pairing
Gourmet doughnuts from Orlandough paired with craft beers from Orlando Brewing.
7 pm; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.; SOLD OUT; 407-872-1117; orlandobrewing.com
Photo via Orlando Brewing/FacebookWednesday, Oct. 4
International Food & Wine Festival
Sample international cuisine at 35 different kiosks, watch culinary demonstrations, or take a beverage seminar.
Through Nov. 13; Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; price of admission; 407-824-4321; disneyworld.disney.go.com
Photo via Disney Annual Passholder/FacebookThursday, Oct. 5
Yuki Hana Pop-Up
Weekly Japanese fusion pop-up kitchen.
Thursdays, 5 pm; The Brewstillery, 1288 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park; various menu prices; 407-801-2714; wpdistilling.com
Photo via The Brewstillery/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 7
Moon Festival
Buddhist festival with tea, moon cake, meditation, music and more.
6 pm; Guang Ming Temple, 6555 Hoffner Road; free; orlandobuddhism.org
Photo via kalee_eileen/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 7
Oktoberfest Downtown
More than 15 downtown bars join forces for an Oktoberfest celebration that takes over all of downtown.
4 pm; Downtown Orlando, Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard; free; oktoberfestdowntown.com
Photo by Ryan GlazeSaturday, Oct. 7
Wall Street Blocktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebration with German music, food, beer and more.
4 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; free; 407-849-0471; wallstplaza.net
Photo via Wallstplaza.netSaturday, Oct. 7
Woodstock Winter Park
Fundraiser for Mead Garden that includes dinner, drinks, and a concert paying tribute to the grooviest sounds of the 1960s.
6-11 pm; Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $125; 407-599-2800; meadgarden.org
Photo via Mead Botanical Garden/FacebookSunday, Oct. 8
Friends of the Pig Anniversary Dinner
The Rav Pig celebrates 10 years with a five-course wine dinner featuring recipes from the Pig’s first year in business.
5-9 pm; The Ravenous Pig, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; $175; 407-628-2333; theravenouspig.com
Photo via The Ravenous Pig/FacebookSunday, Oct. 8
Growl-O-Ween
Halloween-themed pet event with a costume contest, vendors, trick-or-treating and more.
5-8 pm; SODO, 120 W. Grant St.; free
Photo via Denna Beena/InstagramMonday, Oct. 9
Taste of Altamonte
Take a stroll around Cranes Roost Lake while sampling tastes from local restaurants.
6-9 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; $30- $35; 407-830-7312; altamonterotary.org
Photo via City of Altamonte/FacebookTuesday, Oct. 10
Wine and Wishes
An evening of wine tasting, food and music to benefit New Hope
for Kids.
6 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $25-$35; 407-704-6261; newhopeforkids.org
Photo via Fields Volkswagen/FacebookThursday, Oct. 12
Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest
Three days of authentic German food, drink and entertainment.
Through Saturday, Oct. 14; Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E. First St., Sanford; free; 407-321-2204; hollerbachs.com
Photo via Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe/FacebookThursday, Oct. 12
Second Thursday Art and Wine Walk
Walk around Thornton Park to check out art and wine at various stops. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $15; thorntonparkdistrict.com
Photo via joedematei/InstagramFriday, Oct. 13
The Americas Cake Fair
The largest trade and consumer show in North and South America dedicated to cake, chocolate, sugar arts and more.
Through Sunday, Oct. 15; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; contact for price; 845-469-1034; cakefair.com
Photo via The Americas Cake Fair/FacebookFriday, Oct. 13
BBQ and Blues Festival
Feast on delicious barbecue from five of the nation’s top barbecue rib competitors while enjoying live blues music from a variety of bands.
Through Sunday, Oct. 15; Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $5; 800-768-9463.
Photo via Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 14
Big Gay Brunch
The party before the parade features a delicious brunch spread, bottomless mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, live entertainment and more.
Noon-3 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $45; 407-704-6261; biggaybrunchorlando.com
Photo by Ryan GlazeSaturday, Oct. 14
Cheese for Charity Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
Home chefs compete to see who has the best mac & cheese recipe and raise money for Second Harvest.
Noon; Dead Lizard Brewing Company, 4507 36th St.; $5-$10 suggested donation.
Photo via Dead Lizard Brewing Company/FacebookWednesday, Oct. 18
Chef’s Night: Primetime Kitchen
Benefit dinner prepared by Jim Colbert from Real Radio 104.1-FM.
6-9 pm; Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, 411 Mercy Drive; $100; 407-295-1066; feedhopenow.org
Photo via Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida/Facebook Credit: Second Harvest Food Bank/FacebookThursday, Oct. 19
Highway Manor Tap Takeover
Highway Manor, specializing in sour and wild beers, takes over the taps for an evening.
5 pm; Celery City Craft, 114 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford; various menu prices; 407-915-5541; celerycitycraft.com
Photo via mellostevespnuts/InstagramFriday, Oct. 20
Crooked Can Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebration with a beer garden, authentic food, live German music, entertainment and more.
4-11 pm; Crooked Can Brewery, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; free; 407-395-9520; crookedcan.com
Photo via ournationscreations/InstagramFriday, Oct. 20
Harry’s Brewmaster Series
Chef Tello Luna presents a five-course dining experience paired with hand-selected craft beers from Funky Buddha Brewery.
6:30 pm; Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, 9840 International Drive; $55; 866-274-9156.
Photo via Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill/FacebookFriday, Oct. 20
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate: Perfectly Paired
This class includes several new wines paired with cheeses and chocolates from La Femme du Fromage and Peterbrooke Chocolatier.
7-9 pm; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; $45; 321-236-3316; eastendmkt.com
Photo via La Femme du Fromage/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 21
Windermere Craft Beer Fest
Unlimited tastings of local craft beers, food vendors and live music.
4-8 pm; Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere; $25- $45; windermerecraftbeerfest.com
Photo via Windermere Craft Beer Fest/FacebookThursday, Oct. 26
Brisket & Brews Birthday Bash
The popular barbecue house celebrates its anniversary with brisket specials, live music, free cupcakes and more.
5-8 pm; 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 1600 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-474-8377; 4rsmokehouse.com
Photo via mmicklavzina/InstagramEnjoy some plant-based goodness at the Central Florida Veg Fest
Saturday, Oct. 28 – Wednesday, April 12
Celebrate vegan and vegetarian lifestyles with plenty of plant goods, workshops on healthy, sustainable living, and eco-friendly products at the Central Florida Veg Fest. Animal rescue organization will also be present, so you may even make some furry friends.
Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; 407-381-5310; free
Photo via Central Florida Veg Fest/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 28
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 delanydean/InstagramFriday, Nov. 3
Orlando Greek Fest
Authentic Greek foods, dancing, live music, church tours, iconog- raphy presentations and more.
Through Sunday, Nov. 5; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland; $3; 407-331-4687; orlandogreekfest.com
Photo via Orlando Greek Fest/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 4
Fall Fiesta in the Park
Annual two-day fall celebration with vendors, food and drink, live entertainment, activities and more.
Through Sunday, Nov. 5; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave.; free; cityoforlando.net
Photo via Fiesta in the Park/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 4
Hometown Harvest
Family-friendly block party with hayrides, live music, food, drink, kids activities and more.
5 pm; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free; 407- 327-6593; winterspringsfl.org
Photo via City of Winter Springs/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 4
Orlando Korea Festival
Enjoy traditional Korean food and music, a K-Pop contest, karaoke, games and more.
10 am-4 pm; Korean Grace Church, 7000 Winegard Road; free; 321-438-3443; gracekrc.com
Photo via Orlando Korea Culture Center/FacebookFriday, Nov. 10
Le Dîner en Blanc
Guests wear all-white attire in this parisian-inspired, secret picnic.
Secret location TBA; $30-$40; 407-322-7475; orlando.dinerenblanc.com
Photo via Le Diner en Blanc/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 11
Cows ’n Cabs
Benefit gala with included food and drink, cigars, live food demonstrations from local chefs and more.
7-10 pm; Central Park’s West Meadow, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; $110-$200; cowsncabs.com
Photo via Cows ’n Cabs/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 11
Orlando Beer Festival
More than 200 craft beers from local and regional breweries. A portion of proceeds benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.
1-5 pm; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $40-$75; 407-381-5310; orlandoweeklytickets.com
Photo via orlandobeerfestival.comSaturday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Barbecue Under the Big Top
Two days of live entertainment and a free barbecue feast for veterans.
Through Sunday, Nov. 12; International Market World Auburndale Flea Market, 1052 U.S. Highway 92 W., Auburndale; free; 863-248-7537; veteransbarbecue.com
Photo via slgckgc/FlickrTuesday, Nov. 14
Sanford Beer Week
A weeklong slate of beer-centric events in the bars and breweries of downtown Sanford.
Through Monday, Nov. 20; Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; various menu prices.
Photo via Sanford Brewing Company/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 18
Tom & Dan Bad at Business Beerfest
Beer festival from the local podcast featuring free admission, free beer samples and
free live music.
12-6 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-322-7475; tomanddan.com
Photo via tomanddan.com
