There is so much to enjoy during fall season in Orlando, including a multitude of food and drink festivals.
Fall in love with some of the best food and drinks festivals in the south right here in Orlando
For culinary connoisseurs, Orlando is the place to be this fall, with amazing signature foodie events including Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, A Taste Of Baldwin Park, and many more.
Read on for all the yummy details of this years fall signature food and drinks festivals.
Fall Food And Drinks Festivals In Orlando 2024
August 16 - September 30, 2024
The table is set for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health, celebrating its 19th season from Aug. 16 – Sept. 30, 2024. Savor three-course, prix-fixe dinners at a record-shattering 150+ Orlando-area restaurants for just $40 or $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity, with participating venues exclusively offering $40 or $60 menus.
Your choices include nine MICHELIN Guide honorees and 24 first-time participating eateries, plus Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights. And it’s all for a great cause, with $1 of every $40 meal served and $2 of every $60 meal directly benefiting The Mustard Seed of Central Florida and six other local charities focused on building a sustainable future.
Visit https://www.magicaldining.com for a complete list of participating eateries and menus, and to make OpenTable reservations to secure your preferred dates and times.
August 29 - November 23, 2024
Embark on a culinary exploration across 6 different continents—from August 29 to November 23, 2024.
Global Marketplaces
Delight in delicious dishes created with innovative cooking techniques from globally inspired chefs. Check back later for more information.
Live Music & Memorable Meals
Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare: Treat your senses to the fresh, hot sounds of renowned artists and local talent.
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages: Savor an amazing meal at an EPCOT eatery—and guaranteed seating at a concert the same day.
Scavenger Hunts
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak: Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique!
Emile’s Fromage Montage: Travel the world and sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit: Celebrate the Halloween season with this very special pumpkin hunt.
September 13, 2024
Enjoy an evening of walking our Historic Downtown St Cloud, sampling from our unique eateries, bars and cafes. From savory to sweet and cafes, they will be sure to have something for everyone! Enjoy vendors displaying their locally made artwork while you stroll that evening. Downtown businesses will also have their fall windows on display & shops to enjoy! Come experience the charm our local businesses have to offer.
September 14, 2024
VEGAN BLOCK PARTY is the ultimate plant based food, drink, & lifestyle festival!
CELEBRATE VEGANISM & JOIN US FOR A FESTIVAL DAY FEATURING:
60+ Local Vendors
Epic Vegan Food
Drinks & Bar
Music
Family Fun Activities
Contests & Giveaways
Activism & Art
& more!
The festivities are coming to Orlando's Luminary Green Park on September 14, 2024.
Clermont Sips and Salsa Festival
September 21, 2024
This much-anticipated event at Waterfront Park will offer the community all things SALSA! A display of cultural cuisine will be available in a variety of exquisite dishes, accompanied by live salsa music and dancing.
September 22, 2024
Say hello to Fall at our annual Almost Fall Fest! Local vendors selling tea, pottery, art, plants and more, will be set up in the front yard of Gold Dust Home and back yard at The House on Lang! Enjoy cocktails from The Guesthouse and beer from Ten 10 Brewing and food from SwedeDish Food Truck, Phat Ash Bakes and Maya Rosa. Music will be provided by Psychedelic Sunset, Big Ron & The Bithlo Possum Revival and Brian & Hannah. This is a free, family & dog friendly community event. Thanks to sponsors Commissioner Patty Sheehan, Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa and Track Shack
September 27, 2024
Join us at Winter Park Sunset Wine & Jazz! Get ready for a night filled with smooth tunes, delicious unlimited food & drink. Taking place 6 pm – 10 pm on Friday, Sept. 27, the evening features select wines, specialty cocktails, delicious food from local restaurants.
Enjoy live music on multiple stages. It's the perfect way to unwind and kick off the weekend. Don't miss out on this Friday nightout with friends.
September 30 - November 3, 2024
Taste of Space Fall Bites! returns for a fourth year to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. From September 30 to November 3, treat your taste buds to some fun new flavors around the visitor complex. This year brings new, spectacular food and sweet treats that will send your taste buds off-planet.
Menu items are available for purchase, but attending Fall Bites! is included with visitor complex admission.
October 5
Promenade at Sunset Walk presents the 6th Annual “Best of Challenge" - Taco Edition Showcasing the Best Tacos from Eleven of Sunset Walk's Promenade Venues & Margaritaville Resort Orlando. The cast of "The Jim Colbert Show" from Real Radio 104.1, return as our Celebrity Event Hosts.
Central Florida Foodie Influencers and Media will Vote for the "Critics Choice" Award along with the "Listeners Challenge" Competition Judged by the Jim Colbert Show Cast!
Spectators are FREE - All guests are invited to enjoy Live Entertainment, and all Event Activities hosted by "The Jim Colbert Show" and DJ Scotty B. Plus following the "Best of Challenge" stay & enjoy live music with the"SocietY Band", The Promenade Artisan Market & Show Car Saturday Nights!
October 6, 2024
One of the largest Thai food festivals in Florida is back!
October 10, 2024
The best restaurants and suppliers have been selected for Taste of College Park to be held at the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom and Courtyard on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6 to 9 pm. Once again, Taste of College Park will be, “College Park’s Best Night Out!”
Join the Rotary Club of College Park and enjoy the best restaurants in College Park and Ivanhoe Park, drink some amazing craft beer from Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company and sip on some carefully curated wines by Digress! Even more, a silent auction featuring everything from vacation packages to sports collectibles! Tickets include all food and beverages!
October 10, 2024
Sports fans can fuel up during Feast on the 50, which features unlimited food and drinks from local eateries on the field of Camping World Stadium. Hang with over 30 alumni clubs, bid on rare sports memorabilia and enjoy family-friendly games and activities between bites. The only things you need to bring are your appetite and your game face.
October 11, 2024
Get ready to elevate your taste buds! Following the resounding success of our May Summer Edition, Wines of the World is back and even more spectacular for its Fall debut.
Embark on an unforgettable global wine odyssey as you indulge your senses in a captivating evening of exquisite flavors and refined ambiance. This exclusive event is brought to you by Russo Wine Company and WOW Brand Studios. Travel the world in one night while you embark on a global wine journey at WINES OF THE WORLD, promises an unparalleled experience for wine enthusiasts and curious palates alike.
Discover a world of vintages as you journey through seven distinct wine regions, each offering a tantalizing taste of its unique character. Our expert sommeliers have meticulously curated an exceptional selection of wines, ensuring an unforgettable tasting adventure. Complement your wine exploration with a delectable array of charcuterie, expertly crafted by Eola View.
October 12, 2024
Join us for a mouthwatering celebration of plant-based cuisine from around the world. Get ready to indulge in a variety of vegan delicacies that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
At this event, you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of vegan food stalls, each offering unique and delectable dishes. From vegan burgers and pizzas to exotic salads and desserts, there's something for everyone.
So mark your calendars and come join us at the International Vegan Food Festival. Let's celebrate the power of vegan food in a fun and vibrant atmosphere!
October 12, 2024
Join us at Lake Nona Town Center on October 12th from 2-6PM for an epic beer festival! Beer lovers will have exclusive access to unlimited samplings of craft beers from Brewlando, Motorworks, Windermere Brewing and more. Enjoy exclusive entertainment and interactive games included in your ticket.
October 12, 2024
The family-friendly event includes art and crafts vendors, exhibitions and cultural demonstrations, music, and dance performances. We encouraging visitors to come out and spend the day enjoying Asia Fest, and the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, which will feature dozens of competitors paddling colorful boats with dragon heads on the vessels’ bows. Drummers aboard the boats keep their crewmates paddling in unison. The races get underway at 8 a.m. Saturday on the waters, with heat running every 10 minutes until the winning team is selected.
October 16, 2024
Join us for our Premiere FALL event of the Year! Winter Park Events hosts "Wine & Dine" at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, OCT 16 will feature exceptional wines, food, and music.
This event is unlike any other. If you haven't been, prepare yourself to be "Wine'd and Dine'd!" with exceptional offerings like Caymus, Veuve Clicquot, Full Service Cocktails, and more! Dress your finest and bring your finest.
October 26, 2024
Central Florida Veg Fest is an exciting day of colorful and educational exhibits and activities! It will take place at beautiful Orlando Festival Park near downtown Orlando on October 26, 2024. Admission is FREE! Come enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegan cuisines and lifestyles. Discover new products and ideas from over 200 vendors and 100 contributors and enjoy a wide variety of presentations and food preparation demos. Not a vegetarian? Whether you're looking for new ideas to add color and variety to your meals or you're a "seasoned" vegetarian interested in expanding your knowledge of nutritious and ethical foods, this is the place for you.
November 2, 2024
The 9th Annual Orlando Beer Festival is the largest beer festival in Orlando, pouring hundreds varieties of beer, ciders, seltzers, spirits and cocktails from dozens of local, regional and national breweries and companies. More than beer - live music and DJs, a spacious interactive game zone with carnival games, giant beer pong and many more surprises. College football will be streaming on the Jumbotron all day so you don't have to miss a single play on your Saturday. Also peruse dozens of local artisans, vendors and businesses, and bring your four-legged friends along - OBF is dog friendly!
November 7, 2024
23rd Annual Food & Libations tasting event. Enjoy a spectacular evening under the stars with tastings from local restaurants. We will be in the street (Hyer and Washington St.) at the beautiful 4 Rivers Fountain. Music will be presented by our local DJ.
Visit www.thorntonpark.org for more event information. Rain or Shine...at the Fountain in Thornton Park. Tickets: $40 advance, $50 day of and at door.
November 11, 2024
Head to the Casselberry Chamber Food & Wine Festival for a fun night of food, drinks, and entertainment! Your ticket includes samples from over 20 + local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and so much more! Plus, enjoy live entertainment, vendors, giveaways, raffles, and more.
November 14, 2024
Your invited - Join Taste of Baldwin Park, Orlando's Best Foodie Event! This event offers something for everyone! Foodies & Wine lovers bring your friends!
Taste of Baldwin Park presented by Certified Financial Group and Park Life Orlando allows you to. sip & savor your way through Taste's 50 + vendors! Featuring live music on stage lakeside!
November 15 - 16, 2024
The much loved Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 15th year this November, treating guests to a street party festival with unlimited food and beverage tastings at diverse food stations, featuring unlimited culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, and wine, beer and other sips from around the world.
Set outside among the scenic ambiance of the resort, the event features live music, over 20+ food stations, 100+ beverage selections and immersive themed areas, such as the beer garden and the bubble lounge.
Stroll the causeway where you will be tempted with a diverse selection of delectable delights prepared by the resorts award-winning chefs.
The talented chefs will be offering unrivaled cuisine to please every palate, and you can meet the star line-up of award-winning chefs including Todd English, a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author.
November 16 - 17, 2024
e 5th annual Orlando Taco Festival is taking place at Orlando's newest entertainment destination - LIVE! At Pointe Orlando. This incredible 36,000 sq ft indoor and outdoor entertainment facility will feature nationally acclaimed concepts Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar, and Houndsmen. Conveniently nestled on International Drive, just moments away from Florida's renowned theme parks, and conveniently located across from the Orange County Convention Center, this unparalleled destination sets the stage for an epic festival you won't want to miss!
November 23, 2024
The Orlando Brunchfest celebrates some of the best local restaurants serving up tasting size portions of the brunch items they do best. This event also features bottomless brunch beverages including Tito's Vodka Cranberry Cosmopolitans, Duke & Dame's Caramel Apple Sangria, Blue Chair Bay Coconut Cake Mojito, and Preez Distillery's Blueberry Pie Mimosas. A full list of participating restaurants will be announced on OrlandoBrunchfest.com.
We will also have live music with onstage DJ giving away cash prizes, Orlando Magic season passes and promotional giveaways from our sponsors. Brunch samples will be $5 each paid directly to each restaurant. Proceeds from the Orlando Brunchfest are donated to the wedding charity WeddingWish.org
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