In Central Florida, it’s going to be a cool, beautiful weekend in April so I hope you can go out and enjoy some fun in the sun! There’s certainly something for all walks of life! From the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater to the Florida Film Festival in Maitland. From Walt Disney World’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot to Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival in Tampa.
Below are some more details of the events and of the other things you can do this weekend.
Florida Film Festival
NOW IN ITS 28TH YEAR, THE FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERS THE BEST IN CURRENT, INDEPENDENT, AND INTERNATIONAL CINEMA.
Film lovers attend one of only a handful of OSCAR®-QUALIFYING FESTIVALS in the U.S. in all three shorts categories: Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Subject. The Florida Film Festival is presented by Enzian, Central Florida’s full-time, not-for-profit alternative cinema, which seeks to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film.
Through ten days of 180+ films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside Enzian Theater.
When: April 12th – 21st, 2019
Where: Enzian Theater
Website: Florida Film Festival
Earth Day 2019, Orlando
Take the time to find out how to help the planet while having fun during this 14th annual Central Florida Earth Day celebration. This event at Lake Eola Park (east side) features music, guest speakers and activities for the family. Admission is free. Event hours are from 10 am to 6 pm.
When: Saturday, April 20th
Where: Lake Eola Park
Website: CF Earth Day
Sugar Sand Festival
In a 21,000-square foot structure, one thousand tons of sugar sand are transformed into breathtaking sculptures.
When: April 12th – 28th, 2019
Where: Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
Website: Sugar Sand Festival
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2019
If you’re in Orlando in April and planning on a trip to Tampa, make sure you make time for Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. The event is held every Saturday and Sunday from March 16th – April 28th, 2019.
Food Cabins will tantalize your taste buds with food items. Plus there’s over 100 fine wines, craft brews and featured cocktails.
Live Concerts each weekend are also included, all included with your entry ticket.
This Weekend’s Concert Line Up:
- Friday, April 19th starting at 5:30 p.m. ~ Edwin McCain & Vertical Horizon
- Saturday, April 20th starting at 5:30 p.m. ~ Hunter Hayes & Levi Hummon
- Sunday, April 21st at 6:00 p.m. ~ Mat Kearney
When: Weekends from March 16th to April 28th, 2019
Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Website: Busch Gardens
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Orlando in April is the time of year when Epcot at Walt Disney World bursts into a whole new colorful world. Floating gardens, incredible topiaries, horticultural displays and demos, taste bud temptations and live music. The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is pretty awesome! It runs from March 6th to June 3, 2019.
The Garden Rocks Concert Line Up for this week:
- April 17th through 19th ~ Sister Hazel – NEW to Garden Rocks!
- April 20 through 21 ~ Steven Curtis Chapman – NEW!
See Epcot spring to life. This is one of my favorite events in Orlando in March to celebrate springtime, don’t miss out!
When: March 6th through June 3rd, 2019
Where: Epcot, Walt Disney World
Website: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival
The SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival is on weekend from February 9th to May 5th.
Take your taste buds on a culinary world tour. Food booths will be offering Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes as well as craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails.
There’s live entertainment every weekend with music from country, pop, rock, and Latin artists at Bayside Stadium.
So what’s the cost for the Festival? Zero extra! The event is included in the regular SeaWorld admittance ticket. Click on the website link for all the details, including the concert lineup and all the delectable foods available.
This weekend’s Food Festival Concerts
- April 20th at 6pm ~ Collective Soul
- April 21st at 6pm ~ Tenth Avenue North
When: Friday, Saturday, Sundays from February 9th to May 5th, 2019
Where: SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Website: SeaWorld SevenSeas Festival
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