LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
CENTRAL FLORIDA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
APRIL
APRIL 9 - 21 | FILM FESTIVAL The Florida Film Festival is considered to be the best in international and independent cinema. It is an annual Oscar-qualifying event with over 180 films and first-class occasions, filmmakers and celebrities, hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu inside the theater. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the show! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3uXKlnQ APRIL 24 - 25 | BLUEBERRY FEST A celebration of the rapidly growing blueberry agriculture business in Central Florida. We highlight local blueberry farms and celebrate all things blueberry such as: pie, short cake, wine, liquor, beer, fresh berries, scones and much more! For more info visit: mountdorablueberryfestival.com
MAY
MAY 15 | FESTIVAL OF THE SEA The Festival of the Sea is a family event meant to bring out those who share one thing, the love of seafood! 32
An amazing outdoor experience with multiple seafood vendors selling all of your favorites. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a full beer and wine garden. Come down for this day full of fun and seafood! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3sPqOV4 MAY 28 - 30 | ORLANDO CARNIVAL DOWNTOWN WEEKEND Orlando Carnival is a Mardi Gras Style Caribbean Festival popular in the Caribbean and Latin America. In Orlando it brings cultures together to celebrate the food, music and culture of Carnival in one big festival. For more info visit: caribbeanamericanpassport.com
JUNE
JUNE 1 - 30 | BITE30 During Bite30, participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus that offer multi-course dinners at a set price of $30. Diners get the opportunity to try multiple dishes on the restaurant’s menu for about the cost of a single entree. Restaurant-hop all month through the city and experience delicious food of the (. . .continued on page 34)
