On the Go in Orlando: February 21-23, 2020

The City Beautiful and Central Florida have so much to offer outside of the parks, and every week we’ll be sharing our top picks for events outside of the parks you’ll want to put on your calendar while you are On the Go in Orlando!

On the Go in Orlando: February 21-23

On the Go in Orlando - feb 21 2020 - Fun Spot America Chili Music Festival

2nd Annual Chili Music Festival

  • Friday, February 21, 5-9 p.m.
  • Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way Orlando, FL 32819
  • Admission is FREE -Food and vendors extra

Fun Spot America is hosting the 2nd Annual Chili Music Festival at its Orlando location.

The event features a chili cook-off with prizes for the top People’s Choice Competition!

On the Go in Orlando - feb 21 2020 - Porchfest 2020

3rd Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival

  • Saturday, February 22, 11am-7:30pm
  • Sanford Residential Historic District (101 E 10th Street Sanford, FL 32771)
  • Admission is FREE -Food and vendors extra

The 3rd Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival will fill downtown Sanford with 50 bands on 12 porches uniting an entire community. one cause. 

This event is built and ran entirely on goodwill, and 100% of the proceeds (general donations/merchandise sales) will be reinvested into the community.

Porchfest is family, pet, bicycle, and walker friendly.

The Festival Headquarters, 101 E 10th Street Sanford, FL 32771, is where festival-goers can pick up merchandise, maps, and other information.

On the Go in Orlando - feb 21 2020 - Central Florida Brewers Guild

Central Florida Brewers Guild Festival

  • Saturday, February 22, 1 p.m.
  • Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Tickets are $40

Beerfest like a VIP at the 3rd Annual Central Florida Brewers Guild Festival! 

This locals-only festival will feature specialty, one-off, and rare beers from your favorite Central Florida breweries. Admission will include a sampler cup, beer samples, live music, and hangs with Orlando area brewers.

Tickets are limited for a true VIP experience, no long lines or breweries tapped out hours early, and profits will go toward helping the Central Florida Brewers Guild promote the awesome beer in the Orlando area.

On the Go in Orlando - feb 21 2020 - Casselberry Mardi Gras Music Festival

Mardi Gras Music Festival

  • Saturday, February 22, 5-9 p.m.
  • Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707
  • Admission is FREE -Food and vendors extra

Lake Concord Park in Casselberry will be rocking with a Mardi Gras fun for the entire family!

The concert begins at 6 p.m. with local favorite, Beth McKee, a singer/songwriter/pianist/accordion player and former member of the popular New Orleans country-cajun band Evangeline, before The Subdues headline the night.

The famous Mardi Paw Parade officially opens the Mardi Gras Music Festival. Pups and Krewe will line up and show their beads to the judges at 5:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 costumes. Cost is $10 per dog and all the proceeds benefit Franklin’s Friends.

On the Go in Orlando - feb 21 2020 - Downtown Food and Wine Festival

Downtown Food & Wine Fest 2020

  • February 22 – 23
  • Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Tickets start at $15

The Annual Downtown Food & Wine Festival is back for its 12th appearance at Lake Eola on February 22 and 23! 

Enjoy over 30 of Orlando’s premier restaurants paired with over 50 wines from around the world while rocking out to live music! 

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On the Go in Orlando: February 7-10, 2020

The City Beautiful and Central Florida have so much to offer outside of the parks, and every week we’ll be sharing our top picks for events outside of the parks you’ll want to put on your calendar while you are On the Go in Orlando!

On the Go in Orlando: February 7-10, 2020

Disney's Aladdin Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts January 2020

Disney’s Aladdin

Until February 9, various showtimes

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Some 10 million audience members worldwide have had the chance to experience the magic of “Disney’s Aladdin,” and starting on January 22, the show will begin a 24 performance run in the Walt Disney Theatre at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

“Disney’s Aladdin” brings the timeless Disney animated feature film to life with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.

On the Go in Orlando February 2020

Winefest at Lakeridge Winery

February 7-9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 North, Clermont, Florida 34715

Lakeridge Winery is hosting their 30th annual Winefest celebrating the previous year’s harvest including their full range of award-winning table wines. 

Winefest goers can enjoy a marketplace with local artists and crafters, live music, food vendors, and complimentary Winery tours and tastings.

Admission for adults (ages 13 and over) is $10 and children under 12 are free.

A portion of the weekend’s proceeds will go to support the South Lake Chamber of Commerce

On the Go in Orlando February 2020

Art After Dark: Food Truck Edition

Friday, February 7, 6 to 9 p.m.

Lake Nona Town Center, 6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827

The First Friday of every month Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center for Art After Dark with Food Trucks and activities for the entire family.

Perfectly nestled between delicious Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, Park Pizza & Brewing Co, and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine.

Admission to this three-hour event is free and begins at 6 p.m.

On the Go in Orlando February 2020

Paws in the Park

Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington Street, Orlando, Florida 32801

Grab your leash, Orlando’s Largest Pet Parade during Paws in the Park is happening this weekend! 

On Saturday, February 8, Paws in the Park will parade around Lake Eola (in style!) in support of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency.

Paws in the Park festivities include, dog games for pups of all sizes, a PAWrade Costume Contest for cash prizes, shopping, a Beer Garden, food trucks, adoptable pets, and so much more!

Make sure you visit the event details page to see all of the fun activities planned that will help the Pet Alliance save over 6,000 dogs and cats this year.

On the Go in Orlando February 2020

9th Annual Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival

Sunday, February 9, 11am-12pm

Mills 50 District, Parade begins at the corner of Lake Highland Drive and N. Mills Avenue

The Dragon Parade kicks off the celebration at 11 a.m. at the corner of Lake Highland Dr. and N. Mills Ave and ends at N. Thornton Avenue and Colonial Drive.

The parade will be followed by four hours of activities at the Lunar Festival, 728 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, that will feature Asian entertainment including Dragon dancing, Lion Dancing, cultural dances, martial arts, taiko drummers, arts and crafts and Asian food.

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