Orlando’s Spring Foodie Festivals: Taste, Culture, and Celebration
Bite into savory springtime celebrations of food and libations in Orlando, including the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort (pictured; photo by Chloe Rice & © Disney).
Heading to Orlando this spring? Bring your appetite—some of the region’s most celebrated foodie festivals are in full bloom. From the theme parks to downtown, get ready for a savory springtime when you visit the country’s No. 1 tourism destination.
Spring Foodie Events at Orlando Theme Parks
Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando are all cooking up something special at springtime festivals. Dig into the deliciousness during your next visit!
Walt Disney World® Resort
Experience artfully inspired dishes & drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The 4th iteration, running through February 24, is included with park admission and showcases culinary creativity alongside acrobatics, live music, and visual arts. Highlights include the “Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine” and the “Hands‑On Wall Mural” for kids.
Epcot International Festival of the Arts (through Feb. 24)
The festival features Food Studios with artistic recipes, a technicolor food tour, and a chance to win culinary prizes. Visual and performing arts are also on display: acrobatics, Art Defying Gravity shows, living statues, and the nightly Disney on Broadway concert series at America Gardens Theatre. A rotating lineup of Broadway stars performs beloved Disney songs.
- Jan. 17, 20‑21 & 24: Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King)
- Jan. 18‑19 & 22‑23: Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid) & Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins)
- Jan. 25: Simmons, White, Blickenstaff & Lee
- Jan. 26 & 28‑29; Feb. 1‑2 & 5‑6: Kara Lindsay (Newsies) & Kevin Massey (Tarzan)
- Jan. 27 & 30‑31; Feb. 3‑4 & 7‑8: Liana Hunt (Newsies) & Adam Jacobs (Aladdin)
- Feb. 9: Lindsay, Massey, Hunt & Jacobs
- Feb. 10, 12‑13, 18‑19 & 22‑24: Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty & the Beast) & Josh Strickland (Tarzan)
- Feb. 11, 14‑17 & 20‑21: Syndee Winters (The Lion King) & Michael James Scott (Aladdin)
- Feb. 24: Brown, Strickland, Winters & Scott
In the visual arts arena, guests can draw Disney characters at the Animation Academy, paint a giant mural at World Showcase Plaza, or step into Artful Photo Ops. Family‑friendly activities include a Hands‑On Wall Mural and the Green Landing Family Play Zone featuring Wall‑E.
In addition, the festival includes the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, running March 4 – June 1. Outdoor Kitchens showcase dishes made from herbs and produce grown on‑site, and visitors can learn about sustainable gardening. Highlights include a new Remy topiary at the France pavilion and classic topiaries of beloved Disney characters.
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (Mar. 4 – Jun. 1)
Floral displays, live music, and family activities accompany a culinary celebration. The “Garden Rocks” concert series plays every day at America Gardens Theatre, featuring artists such as Peabo Bryson, The Orchestra, and Simple Plan.
For details on the concert lineup and additional updates, check the Epcot website.
Enjoy Cajun and Creole flavors at Universal’s Mardi Gras festival, celebrating 25 years of celebration. The event runs Feb. 1 – Apr. 2 and includes jambalaya, beignets, and more, plus a nightly parade, French Quarter Courtyard, and live music featuring The Roots, Karol G, and others.
Mardi Gras (Feb. 1 – Apr. 2)
The festival is included with theme‑park admission or seasonal pass. A note: seasonal passholders are blocked out of Universal Studios Florida on concert dates.
SeaWorld Orlando hosts the Seven Seas Food Festival, offering international cuisine and craft beer. The festival runs Feb. 7 – May 3, Friday – Sunday, and includes live concerts by artists such as Maddie & Tae, Trace Adkins, and Boyz II Men.
Seven Seas Food Festival (Feb. 7 – May 3)
Concerts are available every Saturday and Sunday, featuring a mix of rock, country, and Latin performers.
Spring Foodie Events Throughout Orlando
Central Florida Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 9)
Free to attend, this festival offers authentic Asian cuisine, a vibrant parade, martial arts, taiko drummers, and more. It takes place in Orlando’s Mills 50 district.
Downtown Food & Wine Fest (Feb. 22‑23)
Held at Lake Eola Park, the 12th annual fest features 30 of Orlando’s top restaurants, international wines, and live entertainment.
Salsa y Sazón Latin Food and Music Festival (Mar. 22)
At the Dr. Phillips Center, the festival pairs Latin cuisine with crafts and live music, and is one of the country’s largest salsa dance festivals.
Beard in Baldwin Food & Wine Festival (Mar. 28)
One‑day event benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring dishes from 35+ top restaurants, craft cocktails, and local brews. General admission $110; VIP $225.
Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival (Apr. 25)
Free parade through downtown Orlando, followed by music, crafts, and authentic Puerto Rican dishes.
Oneness World Food & Music Festival (Apr. 25)
At the Central Florida Fairgrounds, the festival offers a Food Lane, live music, art exhibits, and entertainment for all ages. Admission $10.
Beer ’Merica (May 16)
Celebrating American Craft Beer Week, the event pairs 100+ craft brews with food and live music. Tickets start at $25, held in Gaston Edwards Park.
Not able to attend this spring? Orlando offers over 5,000 restaurants—celebrity chefs, local favorites, and more—ensuring a delicious experience any time of year.
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