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  • Orlando hosts three can’t-miss fall food fests this weekend

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    The recently reviewed Cairo Express will be one of many vendors at the Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4-11 p.m. at Masjid Al-Rahman at 1089 N. Goldenrod Road. The Halal Brisket, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Taste of Indonesia, Dapper Donuts, Caribbean Grill & Roti Shop and more will be in attendance.

    Stone crab season is upon us and Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen will host its annual Stone Crab Brunch Buffet Sunday, Oct. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The spread will feature bottomless Florida stone crab, shucked oysters, poached Canaveral shrimp, snow crab claws, salmon ceviche, a “grouper à la mojo” carving station, beef tenderloin carving station, made-to-order ricotta pancakes, a noshing table, dessert bar and more. Cost is $170. Visit fourflamingosorlando.com for more information.

    The Kitchen House in College Park will hold its Fall Fête fundraising dinner Monday, Oct. 27, from 6-9 p.m. featuring a seasonal multicourse menu prepared by “chef ambassadors” Lo Lalicon (Kaya), James & Julie Petrakis (Ravenous Pig), Fabrizio Schenardi (Four Seasons Orlando), Nikk Burton (The Monroe), Jamie McFadden (Cuisiniers) and Kevin Fonzo (La Tavola). Tickets start at $250 with proceeds going to fund TKH’s community-funded programs. Visit thekitchenhouse.org for more.

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    Plus a new West African food truck, a fourth all-halal taco spot and a new rotisserie chicken shop

    Plus more restaurant news and food events around town

    Plus Red Panda Noodle and Phat Ash Bakes move into downtown food truck park at Art2



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  • Orlando’s 20 best pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall fests – Orlando Weekly

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    Florida may lack the seasonal change aspect of fall, but rest assured the state is full of autumnal to-dos. This year, Orlando and its surrounding communities are bursting with fall festivities like massive pumpkin patches, corn mazes, festivals, live entertainment, kids’ events and more. 

    Hayrides, apple cider, themed treats, photo ops and even dog costume contests are popping up all around Central Florida. Here are some of the best events fall has to offer. 

    Painted Oaks Academy
    15100 Lake Pickett Road, Orlando
    Daily, weekends
    Painted Oaks Academy is now hosting its annual pumpkin patch festival through the entire month of October. The spot is also putting on a Fall Festival through Oct. 31 with farm tours, hayrides and more. Credit: Photo via Painted Oaks Academy/Facebook
    Great Scott Farms 
    26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora
    Through Nov. 16
    Great Scott Farms is hosting a slew of fall festivities with a corn maze, “jumping pillow” and a “super slide.” There is also a castle-themed playground, hay rides, and of course a massive pumpkin patch.
    Credit: via Great Scott Farms/Facebook
    Fall at Grande Lakes Orlando
    4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
    Oct. 11-12
    Grande Lakes Orlando hosts a Fall at Grande Lakes Festival for just one weekend in October, on Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect live music, animal encounters (including a falconer demonstration) family lawn games, seasonal snacks and beverages, and a resident magician. For the very little ones, there will be train rides, balloon artists and face painting.
    Credit: via Grande Lakes Orlando/Facebook
    Club Lake’s Fall Festival, pumpkin patch and more
    3403 Rock Springs Road, Apopka
    Thursdays to Sundays, through Oct. 31
    Club Lake’s Fall Festival is open weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivities feature a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, a country store and activities like “pumpkin chunkin’” and tennis ball cannon launches. Admission price is $18.95 per person; group discounted rates are also available; and infants enter for free.
    Credit: via Club Lake’s Fall Festival/Facebook
    Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms 
    16651 Schofield Road, Clermont
    Select dates through Nov. 23
    The 10th annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms offers Jumbo Jack carving pumpkins, farm wagon rides, yard games, live music, U-pick sunflower field, 5-acre corn maze, a large pumpkin patch and lots of photo ops. They also have TVs to screen weekend football games. Credit: via Southern Hill Farms/Facebook
    Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival 
    36111 County Road 44A, Eustis
    Through Nov. 2
    Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival is back in Eustis with a pumpkin barn, sunflower and zinnia fields, live music, local food trucks, sunflower farm tour, corn maze petting zoo, contests, photo ops and more.
    Credit: via Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival/Facebook
    Lukas Nursery Annual Tractors and Treats
    1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo
    Oct. 11
    This one-day trick-or-treating event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers kiddos the opportunity to wear costumes and bop around collecting candy. There will be a tractor show and food vendors on site, too. No tickets are required.
    Credit: via Lukas Nursery/Facebook
    Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch 
    950 Tavares Road, Polk City
    Through Nov. 16
    At Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, families can get up close and personal with a working family farm, complete with animals, a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. Maw-Maw’s Country Store on site offers cobblers and plenty of other country treats.
    Credit: via Harvest Holler/Facebook
    Sunsational Farms Fall Festivals 
    40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
    Oct. 4, 11, 18
    Sunsational Farms is hosting a slew of different, free fall festivals and markets three weekends in a row in October.
    Credit: via Sunsational Farms/Facebook
    Sunsational Farms themed Halloween trails
    40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
    Through Nov. 1
    In addition to its several daytime fall festivals this month, Sunsational Farms is also hosting a haunted trails event on weekend nights through the end of October. Friday and Saturday evenings will see three spooky trails, plus a haunted DJ experience and a “creepy cornhole course.”
    Credit: via Google Maps
    The Vineyards at Black Willow Fall Festival 
    2350 Black Willow Trail, Mims
    Oct. 12
    Attendees of this one-day fall fest can expect fall games, bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, hayrides, a live DJ and more.
    Credit: via The Vineyards at Black Willow/Facebook
    Partin Ranch Corn Maze Fall Festival 
    5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud
    Weekends Oct. 11-26
    From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in October, Partin Ranch will transform into a fall wonderland with corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, a barrel train, ranch animals, games, a zip line, hayrides and lots of autumnal photo ops.
    Credit: via Partin Ranch/Facebook
    A Lot of Pumpkins at Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest 
    35317 Huff Road, Eustis
    Weekends through November and select weekdays in October
    Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest goes into a fall frenzy this month with an impressive pumpkin patch and various events, like a doggie costume contest (Oct. 18).
    Credit: via Santa’s Farm/Facebook
    Florida Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express 
    12210 83rd St. East, Parrish
    Oct. 18-19 and 25-26
    The Florida Railroad Museum is set to host its annual Pumpkin Patch Express in October. With the purchase of a ticket, guests get access to hayrides, arts and crafts stations, games and more.
    Credit: via Florida Railroad Museum/Facebook
    Fall Fiesta in the Park
    Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando 
    Nov. 1-2
    The 53rd Annual Fall Festival in the Park will happen Nov. 1 and 2 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Guests can celebrate the half-century-old community favorite with live entertainment, local vendors, craft booths and more.
    Credit: via Lake Eola Park/Facebook
    Promenade at Sunset Walk Pumpkin Patch 
    3251 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee
    Oct. 17-30
    This pumpkin patch offers fall photo ops, a nightly corn maze, live music and all the dining options that call Promenade at Sunset Walk home. Promenade at Sunset Walk is also set to host a Halloween costume party.
    Credit: via Promenade at Sunset Walk/Facebook
    Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus 
    15051 Frank Jarrell Road, Clermont
    Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays through Nov. 1
    The annual Pumpkin Ponderosa at Clermont’s Showcase of Citrus features a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, hay rides and pumpkin painting. Guests can ride on the site’s monster truck tour through the farm, hang out with the animals and go gem mining.
    Credit: via The Showcase of Citrus/Facebook
    Mick Farms Hometown Harvest 
    4261 Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud
    Oct. 11-12
    This two-day festival features a “vintage fall atmosphere” with an apple pie contest, face painting, food trucks, vendors, live music, a bounce house and, of course, an abundance of pumpkins to pick from.
    Credit: via Mick Farms/Facebook
    Orlando Beer Festival
    Festival Park
    Nov. 15
    The 10th Annual Orlando Beer Festival is the largest beer festival in Orlando, pouring hundreds varieties of beer, ciders, seltzers, spirits and cocktails from dozens of local, regional and national breweries and companies. This event is for guests 21 and up. Credit: Photo by Jake Molina
    Baldwin Park Fall Fest Fiesta Community Market
    Baldwin Park
    Oct. 18
    From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Baldwin Park hosts a fall fest complete with costumes, bites and live entertainment. Credit: via Baldwin Park/Instagram

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