By Jim Carchidi
Autumn landscapes in Florida are a far cry from the changing leaves and chilly temperatures of northern zip codes. But the seasonal shift adds several events to city schedules in the Orlando area.
Fall festivals offer plenty of family friendly fun from arts and culture to markets, neighborhood gatherings, and lots of food. The Orlando Real presents a list of five fall festivals to celebrate the season.
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Oct. 11-12
Art lovers browse the booths along Park Avenue during the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival. Photo by Jim Carchidi
Presented by Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, the weekend event is celebrating 52 years as the only juried fine art festival to exclusively feature Florida artists. Exhibit tents are arranged throughout Central Park and along Park Avenue with live entertainment on the Central Park Stage. The festival is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days and free to attend. Check the event web page for additional information and special event packages.
Avalon Park Oktoberfest, Oct. 11
Welcome fall with music, dancing, food and beer at Town Park, by the corner of Avalon Park E. Blvd and Lake Live Oak Dr. Image courtesy of Avalon Park Oktoberfest
Avalon Park’s Town Park will host its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11th, from 5-10 p.m. Guests can enjoy a beer garden, food vendors, a running of the Florida Weiner Dog Derby, and two event stages featuring Alpine dancing and a polka band. A preview of the event beer garden is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10, from 5-10 p.m. Log onto the Avalon Park event page for more details and VIP tickets.
Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival, Sept. 27-Nov. 3
Southern Hill Farms, at 16651 Schofield Rd., will host its festival on select Thursdays and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November 23. Photo courtesy of Souther Hill Farms.
Clermont’s Southern Hill Farms will host the 10th year of its Fall Festival with wagon rides, a pumpkin patch barn, yard games, live music and more. Guests can choose from a wide selection of seasonal treats, try their hand at pumpkin carving, and navigate a 5-acre corn maze. The event runs on select Thursdays and every Friday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. between Sept. 27 and Nov. 23. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on the event website.
Fall Fiesta in the Park, Nov. 1-2
Downtown Orlando will host the 54th year of the Fall Fiesta in the Park , November 1-2. Photo courtesy of the City of Orlando
Hundreds of local artists and crafters will showcase their talent at Lake Eola Park for the 54th installment of Orlando’s outdoor arts and culture celebration. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2., with a wide variety of food vendors, a Kid's Zone sponsored by AdventHealth for Children, and live performances at the amphitheater stage. See the event page for more information.
Great Scott Farms Fall Festival, Sept. 27 - Nov. 16
Pumpkin patches, a corn maze, and plenty of attractions and food will be found at Great Scott Farms, located at 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora. Photo courtesy of Great Scott Farms
Great Scott Farms presents its fall festivities with classic fun like hay rides, a corn maze, and pumpkin patch. But guests can enjoy unique attractions such as the Jumping Pillow, Super Slide and Castle Playground. A local market, farm tours, and night mazes are also on the schedule. The fun runs Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. from Sept. 27 - Nov. 16. Tickets are available on the Great Scott Farms website.
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