Food Festivals Events
February 2nd, 2010
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have announced the country and classic rock stars performing at the parks during Bands, Brew & BBQ, Saturdays and Sundays in February.
Bands, Brew & BBQ is four weekends of sizzling live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists, the smokin’ hot flavor of blazing barbeque, ice-cold beer and all of SeaWorld’s and Busch Gardens’ thrilling attractions, rides and shows at both Orlando and Tampa Bay.
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January 12th, 2010
Key Largo, Florida Keys – What do you get when you combine fresh seafood, live local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, casting classes and costume contests? All come together at the inaugural Stone Crab & Seafood Festival in Key Largo set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30-31, at Rowell’s Marina, mile marker 104.5 bayside.
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January 4th, 2010
Key West, Florida Keys – Bowling with coconuts isn’t often associated with gourmet cuisine and fine wines, but it will be during the Key West Food and Wine Festival scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 28-31. The festival celebrates the lively culinary scene in Key West, indigenous ingredients and multifaceted flavors through gourmet galas and tastings, educational food and wine seminars and offbeat food-focused experiences.
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January 2nd, 2010
Key West, Florida Keys – Since the Florida Keys were first settled in the 1820s, the island chain’s cuisine has been based around the bounty of the sea. Clawless Florida lobster, yellowtail snapper, sweet pink shrimp, grouper, stone crab claws and more — all harvested by Keys commercial fishermen — have become prized signature items on the region’s menus.
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November 8th, 2009
Islamorada, Florida Keys – Sun, warm sand and sea breezes swirl together with the sumptuous taste of fine wines, beers and spirits during Islamorada’s second annual Wine on the Water, set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15.
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October 29th, 2009
November is here and it’s the best time of year to visit one of the many annual Seafood Festivals held all over Florida. Nothing beats a steaming cup of blue ribbon winning clam chowder paired with a skewer fresh caught, grilled shrimp on a cold November day; check our list of festivals to find one in your area.
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October 8th, 2009
Key Largo, Florida Keys - According to history and legend, the pirate Black Caesar roved Florida’s coastal waters in the early 19th century. According to the organizers of the Key Largo Pirates Festival, set for October 23-25, the notorious pirate will make a comeback during the festival.
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September 21st, 2009
Florida loves to celebrate and what could be better than Oktoberfest, a festival celebrating beer, food and music. The tradition of Oktoberfest began when back in October of 1810 when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The Oktoberfest was a celebration of this union and in 1835 the first parade took place, Oktoberfest has since grown into the Largest People’s Fair in the World.
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September 17th, 2009
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Epcot kitchens turn up the heat for a global tasting experience worthy of every palate Sept. 25-Nov. 8 at the 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. During the six-week, entertainment-packed event, park guests can taste fine cuisine and wines from top “foodie” cities of the world.
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September 15th, 2009
Destin, FL – To help the Destin Seafood Festival celebrate its 31st year, some of the area’s favorite restaurants and caterers are bringing their best fresh seafood dishes and other specialties, including favorite dishes from the Back Porch, Café Grazie, Fisherman’s Wharf, Louisiana Lagniappe, and Pompano Joe’s; fresh homemade ice cream from Bruster’s Ice Cream; coconut shrimp and island shrimp creole from the Caribbean Café; fried catfish and sweet potato fries from CP Concessions; espressos and lattes from Cuppy’s Coffee; kettle corn and cotton candy from Kettle Corn; alligator and crawfish etoufee from New Orleans Cajun Cuisine; more than 20 syrup flavors from Mark’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice; homemade root beer floats from McGuire’s Irish Pub; scallops and snapper from MDM Concessions; Italian ice from Repicci’s Italian Ice; shark and oysters from Ruben’s Concession’s; all natural real fruit smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Café; and Hawaiian shaved ice and frozen mocha from Tropical Sno.
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