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RajunCajun Crawfish Festival

By LAURA NASS | Friday January 27, 2012 12:12 PM

If you will be adventuring through Florida during April and wanting to attend a different event, consider attending the RajunCajun Crawfish Festival. This festival will be holding it’s 23^rd annual celebration in Orlando, bringing Louisiana culture and style straight to you. At the RajunCajun Crawfish Festival you will experience delicious food, music, entertainment, and much more.

The RajunCajun Crawfish Festival prides itself in being unlike any other event of its stature in the area. Due to the great interest in the event, the festival sells out tickets each year, creating a reason even more to not hesitate attending. The RajunCajun Crawfish Festival comes from Louisiana’s Cajun culture, and the food, friends, and entertainment that comes with. Picture yourself on the bayou and hop on over to the event in Orlando.

The RajunCajun Crawfish Festival will feature the Porchdogs as entertainment, known as one of the best Cajun/Zydeco bands. As for cuisine, there will be top of the line Louisiana style crawfish, shrimp, and fried chicken offered with a multitude of sides and non-alcoholic beverages. The RajunCajun Crawfish Festival is all you can eat and BYOB. The event will be held on April 21, 2012.

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The Mount Dora Arts Festival

By CAROLINE STEPHENS | Tuesday January 03, 2012 12:20 PM

If you are adventuring through Florida and interested in a fun and creative art experience, consider attending the Mount Dora Art Festival in Mount Dora, an easy 30 minute drive from the heart of Orlando. The Mount Dora Art Festival has been named one of the “top 100 art shows in the nation,” rightly proving its title each and every day. The festival calls to families, friends, couples, and more.

The Mount Dora Art Festival has had over 300,000 guests attend in the past, proving that this event is one not to be missed. The festival calls visitors to Mount Dora which provides the opportunity for exploring and admiring the magnificent downtown structure of the town. Aside from a beautiful location, the Mount Dora Arts Festival also features rows upon rows of fine art.

In addition to the display of magnificent art there will be live music and local food to enjoy at the Mount Dora Art Festival. The festival will be held on February 4-5, 2012, from 10am-5pm.

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The Orlando Citrus Parade

By LAURA NASS
Monday November 28, 2011 11:31 AM

Consider attending the Orlando Citrus Parade on New Year’s Eve for an unique experience celebrating collegiate sports and community pride. The parade will include many extravagant floats; one including oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits tied together with wires and rubber bands.

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Eat to the Beat

By LAURA NASS
Thursday October 13, 2011 02:27 PM

Adventure to Walt Disney World’s Epcot, one of the 4 theme parks, for the ever popular International Food and Wine Festival. Taste your way around the world and enjoy the must see concert series Eat to the Beat, featuring such artists as Taylor Dayne, Sugar Ray, and more.

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Biketoberfest 2011: An Award Winning Motorcycle Festival

By LEAH FIELDING
Wednesday September 14, 2011 11:17 AM

Biketoberfest is an international, award-winning motorcycle festival in beautiful Daytona Beach, from October 13-16, which offers a perfect long weekend of bike rallies and shows, showcasing everything from vintage and customized motorcycles, to the latest from leading manufacturers.

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The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

By ANNE DUCHEN
Monday July 25, 2011 11:17 AM

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens features breath taking exhibits by the well-known Albin Polasek himself, as well as other great artists of the time. In addition, annual concert series are held creating a unique entertainment experience to add to any Florida vacation.

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The Orlando Magical Dining Month

By ANNE DUCHEN
Tuesday July 19, 2011 10:38 AM

September brings one of the most anticipated events of the fall in Orlando, The Orlando Magical Dining Month, put on by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Over 70 top restaurants participate in the event and serve up amazing dishes. For $30 diners can choose an unforgettable three-course meal.

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La Nouba, Orlando

By CAROLINE STEPHENS
Thursday July 07, 2011 09:33 AM

La Nouba Orlando is a Cirque de Soleil production which will feature exceptional theater, stunning choreography, live music, and the World's best circus performers.

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Blue Man Group, Orlando

By ANNE DUCHEN
Tuesday June 28, 2011 09:22 AM

The renowned Blue Man Group is famous for putting on a spectacularly interactive show that is unlike any other. Every moment is packed with wildly addictive and unique music, side-splitting humor and even a splash zone. The performance is so strange, you can't look away, and so fun you do not want to let yourself miss a single second.

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Star Wars Weekends in Orlando

By ANNE DUCHEN
Monday April 25, 2011 04:37 PM

At the Star Wars Weekends in Orlando, you can expect to be joined by Star Wars celebrities, memorabilia, and endless shows and presentations. Your weekend could be packed with non-stop Jedi activities to celebrate the saga of Star Wars.

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