For the last several years, radio host Tom Joyner has had a family convention and expo called the Tom Joyner Family Reunion that is full of entertainment for his radio listeners and fans during Labor Day weekend in Orlando. The event has brought out over 12,000 families in years pastRead More →
The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will be coming to the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 for two shows – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Monster Jam Monster Jam’s newest show, Triple Threat Series, brings three vehicles – Monster Jam trucks, speedsters, and ATV’s – toRead More →
If you are looking for a couple of great places to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby in Orlando for a good cause on May 5th, 2018, there are a couple of great options in Downtown Orlando and Winter Park to spend your time. This is our guide to celebrating the KentuckyRead More →
In 2012, the first Avengers movie became one of the all-time blockbuster movies of all time reaching the third spot on the all-time USA box office charts. Included in this same chart of the top 50 grossing movies of all time in the USA include all three Iron Man moviesRead More →
The circus is coming to Orlando at the Amway Center on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 and staying until Monday, January 16th, 2017. The Greatest Show on Earth brings wonder and fun with amazing animal acts that will astound the family. Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus High-wire wizards, powerful strongmen,Read More →
Growing up on the west coast of Florida throughout most of my childhood before I moved to Orlando to attend UCF in 1994, the neighborhood that I lived in was zoned for Tarpon Springs High School in which I spent my formative high school years. Tarpon Springs, Florida What makesRead More →
The Fall Fiesta in the Park will bring over 400 arts and crafts vendors to Downtown Orlando on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM at Lake Eola. New for 2016, the festival has a 10am start time instead of the 12pm start time in yearsRead More →
Downtown Orlando’s premier bi-annual arts and crafts festival will take place along the streets surrounding Orlando’s Lake Eola Park on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM and on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 from 10 PM-5 PM. Spring Fiesta in the Park The Spring Fiesta in the Park, whichRead More →
Some of the best restaurants in the Orlando area will be showcasing their best dishes during the 31st Annual Taste of Winter Park on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 from 5 PM – 8 PM. Taste of Winter Park 2016 The 2016 Taste of Winter Park will showcase some of WinterRead More →
The Taste of College Park Food and Wine Festival will be held on Thursday, April 21st, 2016 from 6PM – 9PM and will feature some of the best restaurants in the city of Orlando including James Beard Award nominee Kevin Fonzo’s K Restaurant and one of Orlando’s best power lunchesRead More →
The Osceola County Fair in Kissimmee will take place Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at Osceola Heritage Park. Osceola County Fair The Osceola County Fair is the county’s largest annual event with over 99,000 people attending the fair each year. The event features carnival rides, midway games, animal shows,Read More →
The Silver Spurs Rodeo has been a tradition in Kissimmee since 1944. The rodeo takes place Friday through Sunday, February 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2016. Silver Spurs Rodeo The rodeo takes place at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park and will feature Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, MuttinRead More →
Orlando is very fortunate to have several premium art festivals throughout the year to attend and browse great art with the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney and the Fiesta in the Park Festival at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando in the Fall. The Mount Dora Arts Festival isRead More →
With the Florida Strawberry Festival going on in Plant City and the Central Florida Fair taking place in Orlando this week, the Apopka Fair completes the hat trick of having three carnivals and fairs taking place in Central Florida at the same time on Thursday, March 10th through Sunday, MarchRead More →
Orlando’s largest chili festival will take place at a new location at Festival Park for the Orlando Chili Cookoff on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 from 12 pm – 6:00 pm. Orlando Chili Cookoff The Orlando Chili Cookoff is a very well organized and attended event in which the proceeds from the eventRead More →
The Great American Race, the Daytona 500, will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at 1PM. Daytona 500 About an hours drive from the city of Orlando, the Daytona 500 is the final event of Speedweeks and is the first official eventRead More →
The Mount Dora Spring Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Show will take place in downtown Mount Dora on Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th, 2016 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Mount Dora Spring Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Show 2016 The Mount Dora Spring Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Show is held eachRead More →
The month of February signals the season of Spring and the return of Major League Baseball for Orlando and Kissimmee when the Atlanta Braves head over to Disney World at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the Houston Astros setup camp at the Osceola County Stadium at Osceola HeritageRead More →
About a 50 minute drive Northwest of Downtown Orlando sits a bedroom community by the name of Mount Dora that has one of the state of Florida’s largest art festivals during the first weekend of February each year. Mount Dora The historical district of Mount Dora is one of theRead More →
Now in it’s 81st year, the 2016 Annual Bach Festival in Winter Park will feature world class musical artists and scholars to celebrate the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Many of the concert performances will take place at the beautiful Rollins College campus in the Knowles Memorial Chapel and TidtkeRead More →
The annual Zora Festival returns to the historic town of Eatonville in 2016 beginning on Saturday, January 23rd and continuing through Sunday, January 31st with the main festival days beginning on Friday, January 29th that continues through Sunday. Zora Festival The Zora Festival is an annual festival that is named after theRead More →
The Monster Jam Monster Trucks Motorsport Event will be coming to the Citrus Bowl in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at 7 PM. Monster Jam The Monster Jam is an event where big trucks with even larger wheels compete in races and freestyle events. Some of the truck names includeRead More →
Otronicon is Orlando’s biggest interactive technology and video gaming conference and event that takes place each January at the Orlando Science Center. With Orlando having one of the largest simulation industries in the world and being home to one of Electronic Arts largest video game development teams in EA Tiburon, theRead More →
After the Halloween Parties in October, New Years Eve is the best time to check out Downtown Orlando. The city already comes alive each weekend as it is, but throw together the event of New Years Eve, and college students and alumni of the four schools playing in Orlando’s twoRead More →