The weather is beautiful in one of those two or three brief moments of the year where Florida is not yet doused in sweltering afternoon showers and heat. That means it’s food festival season!
Here are two “Tastes” from two cities going on right here in Central Florida this week:
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TASTE OF WINTER PARK 2018
April 18, 2018 | 5 PM – 8 PM | Winter Park Farmer’s Market
Winter Park’s Ultimate Foodie Festival
Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.
Beverages include a selection from the Terlato Wines portfolio, including pairings with select vendors, and signature cocktails featuring Hendrick’s Gin.
Taste of Winter Park features popular eateries and new destinations sure to become your new favorite. Vendors must be members of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce in order to participate.
Keep up with Taste of Winter Park and participating restaurants year-round, plus receive advanced notice for ticket sales on our social media channels.
#WinterParkTaste
For additional information on this event, contact Ally Stricker at astricker@winterpark.org or 407-644-8281.
Early Bird Tickets: *Only available until March 16, 2018
$45 Chamber members (in advance)
$60 Non-members
$400 Pack of Ten Tickets
Taste of Winter Park Tickets
$50 Chamber members (in advance)
$65 Non-members & everyone at the door
$450 Pack of Ten Tickets
For the ultimate experience, be a VIP Guest:
$100
Private Tent
Seated Tables
?Corkcicle Stemless keepsake cup
Unique Food and Drinks with no line
45 VIP parking spots (New England Ave. lot across from Central Park – first to arrive, first served – pre purchased tickets only)
Premium bottles of wine for sale
https://winterpark.org/events/details/taste-of-winter-park-5034975
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TASTE OF COLLEGE PARK 2018
Admission includes food, beer and wine from some of the areas best restaurants and bars!
Every spring, the Rotary Club of College Park hosts the Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival. The festival takes place at the Historic Dubsdread ballroom. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 6:00pm.
The Taste of College Park combines food, wine, music, silent & live auctions for an extraordinary evening in College Park. Nearly a dozen local restaurants and distributors provide the food and wine; local retailers supply items for the silent and live auction. College Park businesses and Rotary Club members sell nearly 500 tickets.
Whether you are a local foodie looking to sample the latest fare from College Park’s best restaurants or a resident looking to enjoy an evening sampling great wines and listening to music, the Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival is a casual and fun evening for everyone.
The Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival is the Rotary Club of College Park’s premier fundraising event and one of the largest events in the College Park Community. In previous years, the club raised more than $30,000 for local charities including Ronald McDonald House of Orlando, Princeton Elementary, Lake Silver Elementary, and scholarships & awards for College Park students.