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FusionFest 2025 (Nov. 29 – 30, 2025)
FusionFest (Photo: Emily Wray)
Celebrate Orlando’s rich tapestry during FusionFest, a free, two-day festival held every Thanksgiving weekend at the outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza, part of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando’s City District. Embark on a culinary journey through the kitchens of the world, explore captivating live arts, an international marketplace, a fashion show, family-friendly arts and crafts, and more multicultural fun reflecting the origins and heritages of the Central Florida community.
Fun for the whole family, Feast on the 50 is a food-filled night at Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando’s West Lakes Market Street District. You’ll enjoy unlimited bites and beverages provided by restaurants all around Orlando, including local favorites like 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Fogo de Chao and Rainforest Cafe. Kids can find inflatable games, face painting and more at the Kids’ Zone presented by Fun Spot America. Plus, take part in a silent auction that benefits K-8 educational efforts in communities around Camping World Stadium.
Treat yourself to mouthwatering bites, drinks and more plant-based fun at the Vegan Block Party, hosted this year at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park District. The festival will feature over 60 local vendors, plus live music, contests, art, giveaways and vegan eats.
As Central Florida’s largest Hispanic cultural celebration, Fiesta Calle Orange fills downtown Orlando’s City District with festivities to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. At this celebration, you’ll find no shortage of live music from top Latin artists, including music from the salsa, reggaeton and bachata genres. Additionally, enjoy delicious Latin cuisine and local vendors.
EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival (Through Nov. 22, 2025)
Embark on a culinary journey around the world at the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival. Included with EPCOT® park admission at Walt Disney World, this fan-favorite festival features globally inspired flavors from six continents, with food and beverage items available for purchase.
Snack your way through dozens of global marketplaces and keep an eye out for more tasty ways to indulge your senses. Savor a flavorful food stroll featuring cheese-inspired dishes, join an all-ages scavenger hunt, or pair your bites with classic tunes during the nightly Eat to the Beat Concert Series. You can even book a special dining package to enjoy guaranteed concert seating and a multi-course meal at select EPCOT restaurants.
However you choose to feast, keep track of your favorite bites, musical acts and more ways to celebrate in your free Festival Passport, available at kiosks throughout the park.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Taste of Space: Fall Bites! (Oct. 3 – Nov. 9, 2025)
Take a day trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, just an hour east of Orlando, and experience the out-of-this-world Taste of Space: Fall Bites! food event. Plus, on Oct. 3, you can experience the Taste of Space: Marstini Shake-Off, an adults-only, after-hours tasting at Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®. Mingle with astronauts, savor local bites and drinks, and vote for your favorite handcrafted “Marstini.”
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic (Nov. 14 – 15, 2025)
Foodies can also indulge during the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Hosted by Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, this gourmet getaway features unlimited tastings from restaurants and lounges served in a gorgeous alfresco setting. Enjoy bottomless culinary selections and wine, beer and beverages from around the world, plus live entertainment, food and beverage seminars, and face time with the resort’s chefs and sommeliers.
This year’s edition will be headlined by celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina of the resort’s bluezoo and Bourbon Steak eateries, respectively. In addition to appearing for meet and greets, both will host their own signature tasting experience — a first for the event.
Map of Orlando Fall Food Festivals
Use this map to track down the tasty food festivals listed in this post.
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