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Food, Music and Culture Fall Festivals Are on Tap This Month in Orlando

by Aoife O'Riordan

Oct 7, 2024

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It’s not just Halloween that Orlando is celebrating this fall; family travelers can expect food festivals, a veg fest, fall festival and more. Whatever your family’s interest, Orlando has something for you.

 

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Presented by CORKCICLE, this exciting event runs through Nov. 23 at Disney World’s EPCOT, featuring more than 25 Marketplaces at the World Showcase, complete with new tastes, family activities and live entertainment.

 

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Now in its 53rd year, this event brings hundreds of unique artists, craft booths, food vendors and a Kids Zone together Nov. 2–3. Expect live entertainment on the amphitheater stage, too.

 

International Vegan Food Festival

On Oct. 12, head to Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando to celebrate plant-based cuisine from around the world. Introduce the kids to new flavors and teach them about sustainable food practices.

 

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Bring the whole family to enjoy this festival’s iconic pumpkin patch, 5-acre corn maze, live music and seasonal treats. There’s even a Kids Zone featuring bungee trampolines, a petting zoo and carousel. Head here on select days through Nov. 17.

 

Fiesta Calle Orange

Honor and celebrate Hispanic and Latin heritage with live performances on four stages, authentic Latin cuisine, unique souvenirs and more during this Oct. 27 event.

 

Florida Blue Florida Classic

Got some football fans in the family? On Nov. 23, watch Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats go up against Florida A&M University Rattlesnakes at Camping World Stadium.

 

FusionFest

Running Nov. 30–Dec. 1, FusionFest brings more than 110 global cultures to downtown Orlando with international cuisine, music, dances, contests, interactive activities and visual arts, all taking place at Dr. Phillips Center’s Seneff Arts Plaza.

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