{"id":47661,"date":"2016-09-06T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T22:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=47661"},"modified":"2021-11-12T15:58:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T21:58:52","slug":"10-orlando-must-do-fall-foodie-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/10-orlando-must-do-fall-foodie-events\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Orlando “must do” fall foodie events"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you think the\u00a0Orlando<\/a>\u00a0food scene is all giant pretzels and mouse-shaped ice cream bars, then autumn is the perfect time to taste what you’ve been missing.\u00a0Fall 2016 brings a bounty of food-related events. Here are 10 foodie happenings that are positively delicious:<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 great Orlando attractions that aren’t Disney.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Orlando Magical Dining Month
\n(Aug. 29\u2013Oct. 2)<\/h3>\n

With dozens of eateries across the city offering\u00a0prix fixe dinners for just $33, this annual event affords the\u00a0perfect opportunity to try a buzz-worthy restaurant. Participants range from\u00a0Boheme Restaurant inside the fancy-schmancy Grand Bohemian Hotel<\/a> to Restaurant Row’s Seito Sushi.<\/p>\n

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
\n(Sept. 14\u2013Nov. 14)<\/h3>\n

Eat your way around the world as you get an actual culinary passport stamped and enjoy celeb chef meet-and-greets and more at this annual event that brings grownups to the theme park. The stars come out for this grandiose gastronomic gathering as do plenty of adults sans children. Proof? This year’s accompanying Eat to the Beat concert series includes acts like David Cook,\u00a0Chaka Khan, Wilson Phillips and other groups your kids have never heard of. Park admission is required.<\/p>\n

Waldorf Astoria Food & Wine Weekends
\n(weekends Sept. 16\u2013Nov. 13)<\/h3>\n

If the Epcot festival is too mainstream for you, take your epicurean obsession to the next level during this complementary event spread over two hotels: the\u00a0Waldorf Astoria Orlando<\/a> and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek<\/a>. Take a hands-on cocktail class, make reservations for high tea,\u00a0linger over a curated four course meal with wine pairings and more. Prices include free transportation to Epcot and the other Disney parks.<\/p>\n

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Orlando Oktoberfest
\n(Oct. 1 and 22)<\/h3>\n

Spread evenly over\u00a0two\u00a0(oddly nonconsecutive) days, this event organized bythe\u00a0German American Society of Central Florida sells out. Buy tickets well in advance and bring cash so you can skip the ATM line and head straight for the\u00a0biergarten.\u00a0Lederhosen encouraged.<\/p>\n

Latin Food & Wine Festival
\n(Oct. 16)<\/h3>\n

Spice things up during this celebration of Central Florida’s Latin American restaurants in the plaza in front of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to food and libations, enjoy live Latin jazz performances, cooking demos, art for sale and more.<\/p>\n

Cows ‘n’ Cabs
\n(Oct. 22)<\/h3>\n

Leave the kids with a sitter during this adults only\u00a0fundraiser in\u00a0Orlando’s tony Winter Park neighborhood. Enjoy food from a deep bench of local chefs, wine, craft beers and more including live music under the stars in the city’s Central Park.\u00a0Tickets are pricey (general admission is $110), but that includes all food and drinks plus a free cigar.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Taste big savings by signing up for Orbitz Rewards.<\/a><\/p>\n

Central Florida Veg Fest
\n(Oct. 22)<\/h3>\n

Not into food events with cows<\/em> in the title? Spend a day vegging out at Orlando Festival Park, near downtown, during this 10th annual celebration of all things vegetarian and vegan. There’ll be cooking demos, a kids’ zone and workshops on topics like health, the environment and animal rights.<\/p>\n

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
\n(Oct. 28\u201329)<\/h3>\n

Get a crash course in everything from pasta-making\u00a0to\u00a0sushi-and-sake pairing during this weekend of daytime seminars and tastings at the Disney resort.\u00a0Overnight packages are available, so stick\u00a0around on Oct.30 for the afterparty\u2014the inaugural Sunday Bubbles Brunch at the resort’s\u00a0Il Mulino New York Trattoria.<\/p>\n

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Greek Fest
\n(Nov. 4\u20136)<\/h3>\n

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s annual festival is a Hellas-good time. The fest includes live music, dancing, tours of the ornate interior and yasssss<\/em>\u2014all that great food. Purchase items a la carte, like spanakopita, chicken souvlaki, mousaka and all the rest. Save room for dessert (baklava is just the beginning) and a cup of Greek coffee.<\/p>\n

Taste of Sanford
\n(Nov. 14)<\/h3>\n

The Central Florida city throws down during this 10th annual foodie fest at its civic center. The ticketed event includes access to local foods, beverages and wines. RSVPis required.<\/p>\n

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