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EXPLORE | | | | | | | Winter Park Sidewalk Art FestivalS Park Ave
Winter Park,
FL
32790
| | | | | Description: This nationally acclaimed festival attracts 350,000 guests annually. Art forms are represented, including painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, digital art and jewelry. A children's workshop provides hands-on activities for the little ones, and live music, ranging from jazz bands to choral ensembles, enhances the event. Parking and shuttle service $8/day.
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| Epcot® International Flower and Garden FestivalDisney World Resort
Orlando,
FL
407-939-6244 | | | | | Description: Botanical wonders and gardening demonstrations hallmark this fun festival. Popular events include a greenhouse tour, water garden show, and Home Depot backyard garden party. Be sure to the check out the World Showcase to see the French fragrance, Japanese bonsai and Italian container gardens. Each weekend features a special theme, such as "I Dig Bugs" or "Characters in Bloom." Festival free with park admission. Reservations required for the Behind the Seeds greenhouse tour.
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| 1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee,
FL
34744
321-697-3333 | | | | | Description: Boasting the largest assembly east of the Mississippi, this rodeo's exciting lineup of events includes bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and team roping. In the Mutton Bustin' event, the rodeo's youngest participants struggle to keep their grip upon a running sheep for an eight-second stretch. The rodeo is held in a modern, 8300-seat indoor arena.
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| Blow Out Your 4th of July at Universal Orlando® Resort1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-363-8000 | | | | | Description: Held at Universal CityWalk, this 4th of July celebration incorporates live music, a cookout, children's activities and fireworks, of course. A fee is required for access to the fireworks viewing area.
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| Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Lake Buena Vista,
FL
32830
407-939-6244 | | | | | Description: Screams of delight echo throughout the Magic Kingdom® when Mickey and friends host this fun celebration of trick-or-treats, colorful costumes and live entertainment.
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| 9800 International Dr
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-685-9800 | | | | | Description: One of the biggest of its kind, the Orlando Home Show offers those looking to spruce up their abodes the opportunity to explore the latest in building products, lawn and garden supplies, kitchen and bath ideas, decorating products and services, and much more. The show features instructional seminars, Q and A sessions with interior designers, and a kid friendly Kid Zone. There will also be contests, giveaways, and celebrity speakers.
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| Epcot® International Food and Wine FestivalDisney World Resort
Orlando,
FL
407-939-6244 | | | | | Description: This festival features food and wine from countries such as South Africa, Italy, Australia, Russia, Spain and Ireland. Casual food-and-wine marketplaces offer inexpensive, appetizer-sized portions of International fare; meanwhile, wine tastings and dinner concerts provide more thorough encounters with new flavors. In addition, celebrity chefs conduct fascinating seminars and cooking demonstrations. Park tickets include festival admission.
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| Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Lake Buena Vista,
FL
32830
407-939-6244 | | | | | Description: The Magic Kingdom transforms into a winter wonderland for this holiday fete. Snow descends on Main Street, and Mickey and friends, garbed in seasonal apparel, dole out warm greetings. The fireworks show and holiday parade highlight the evening. Guests may also attend stage shows, visit park attractions under the stars, and enjoy cocoa and cookies. Advance tickets strongly recommended; paid park admission required.
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| 600 W Colonial Dr
Orlando,
FL
32801
407-839-3900 | | | | | Description: Teams from the Southeastern (SEC) and Big Ten conferences compete in this college bowl on New Year's Day at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The excitement commences with the Orlando Citrus Parade, which is staged a few days beforehand. The 2008 games sets up the Wolverines of Michigan against the Florida Gators.
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| Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts & Humanities227 E Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville,
FL
32751
| | | | | Description: Celebrating the contributions of native author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, this festival incorporates art, music, film and lectures. Events include the HATitude fashion show and luncheon, Musicale performance, "Zora's Cosmos" Bus Tour, Street Festival of the Arts, and Celebration of New Black Cinema Film Festival. Most lectures and public forums have free admission. Reservations required for most dinners and shows, and events are held at various venues in the area.
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