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.
Orlando's best food festivals and events happening this fall
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 8:38 pm
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Wednesday, Oct. 4
Doughnut and Beer PairingGourmet 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/Facebook
Wednesday, Oct. 4
International Food & Wine FestivalSample 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/Facebook
Thursday, Oct. 5
Yuki Hana Pop-UpWeekly 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/Facebook
Saturday, Oct. 7
Moon FestivalBuddhist festival with tea, moon cake, meditation, music and more.
6 pm; Guang Ming Temple, 6555 Hoffner Road; free; orlandobuddhism.org
Photo via kalee_eileen/Instagram
Saturday, Oct. 7
Oktoberfest DowntownMore 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 Glaze
Saturday, Oct. 7
Wall Street BlocktoberfestOktoberfest 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.net
Saturday, Oct. 7
Woodstock Winter ParkFundraiser 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/Facebook
Sunday, Oct. 8
Friends of the Pig Anniversary DinnerThe 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/Facebook
Sunday, Oct. 8
Growl-O-WeenHalloween-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/Instagram
Monday, Oct. 9
Taste of AltamonteTake 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/Facebook
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Wine and WishesAn 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/Facebook
Thursday, Oct. 12
Hollerbach’s OktoberfestThree 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/Facebook
Thursday, Oct. 12
Second Thursday Art and Wine WalkWalk 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/Instagram
Friday, Oct. 13
The Americas Cake FairThe 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/Facebook
Friday, Oct. 13
BBQ and Blues FestivalFeast 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/Facebook
Saturday, Oct. 14
Big Gay BrunchThe 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 Glaze
Saturday, Oct. 14
Cheese for Charity Mac & Cheese Cook-OffHome 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/Facebook
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Chef’s Night: Primetime KitchenBenefit 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
Thursday, Oct. 19
Highway Manor Tap TakeoverHighway 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/Instagram
Friday, Oct. 20
Crooked Can OktoberfestOktoberfest 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/Instagram
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