November 7, 2026  |  5 – 9PM

Indulge Your Senses In A Culinary Journey

Bonnet Springs Park is excited to announce that our food and beverage festival, Central Florida Food Fest, is returning this fall! This event features exclusive dishes and drink pairings available for purchase from Central Florida restaurants, live entertainment, and special offers.

Come hungry and ready to make a difference at Central Florida Food Fest – where good food, great drinks, and a worthy cause combine in delicious harmony.

What’s Included:

  • A full experience of food, drinks, entertainment, and more, all hosted at beautiful Bonnet Springs Park.
  • Enjoy bites and sips for $6-$10 each
  • Live bands and DJ

Ready to join the fun? Don’t wait — grab your ticket today!

Proceeds of this event support the Park’s mission to enrich the community through nature, culture, recreation, and education.

Purchase Tickets

*21+ only

Food Vendors

Bang Bang Bakehouse

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Cob & Pen

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From My Kitchen

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GoneGreens by Nessa

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JJ’s Fusion Khaana

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Maritime

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Meraki Bakehouse

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Nineteen61

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Pinoy Cravings

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Plates on Deck

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Pour Bear Coffee

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The Club at Eaglebrooke

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The Wine Garden

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Vegetation Plant Café

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*Menu items are subject to change. Food and beverage purchases are additional.

From savory to sweet, spicy to sublime, there’s something for every palate.

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*21+ only

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Entertainment

Live bands to be announced soon – stay tuned!

BABA CAIMAN

Baba Caiman is an incredible, high energy band spanning genres that include salsa, rock, merengue and funk to create unforgettable nights of nonstop dancing. Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, the 6-person band that combines modern and throwback Top 40s and Latin fusion for the ultimate party vibes.

RIPPERDÜSKI

Ripperdüski is a Central Florida groove rock band blending infectious riffs, driving rhythms, and memorable melodies into energetic original music that’s equal parts fun, powerful, and unapologetically authentic.

DJ LADY SHAY

The Tampa-based DJ and MC brings a vibrant energy and a music selection skill that’s deeply rooted in her Jamaican heritage. DJ Lady Shay understands the true art of mixing and is incredible to watch and hear. Her music repertoire spans from electronic to current pop, hip hop, old school, dancehall, calypso and soca music. She also brings a vibrant energy to the microphone as a professional MC!

Entertainment Schedule

TIME

DESCRIPTION

5 - 5:20PM

DJ Lady Shay

5:20 - 6:50PM

Ripperdüski

7 - 9PM

Baba Caiman

 

Emcee: DJ Lady Shay

Thank You To Our Beverage Partners!

Event Sponsors

VIP Sponsors

*Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation

Thank You To Our Sponsors

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Bonnet Springs Park

600 Bonnet Springs Blvd. Lakeland, FL

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Bang Bang Bakehouse

Cortadito Rum Cake

Espresso martini-inspired rum cake soaked with coffee liqueur glaze and topped with salted dark chocolate crumbles and espresso tahini buttercream

Matcha and Olive Oil Rum Cake

Matcha olive oil rum cake with toasted pistachio and black sesame crumbles and pistachio buttercream

Miso Hot Honey Cornbread Rum Cake

Miso cornbread rum cake infused with hot honey and topped with candied cornflake “crack” and vanilla bean buttercream

Cob & Pen

Al Pastor Meatballs

Served with pineapple jam

Steak Bruschetta

Caramelized onions, burrata, balsamic glaze

Shrimp and Grits

Cheese grits topped with peppers, onions, tomato bisque, and blackened shrimp

From My Kitchen

Potato and Cheese Pierogi

Handcrafted Polish dumplings filled with seasoned potatoes and farmer’s cheese, served with caramelized onions, sour cream, and bacon

Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)

A rich, savory stew made with sauerkraut, smoked sausage, pork, mushrooms, and onion

Polish Grilled Kielbasa

Traditional Polish sausage served with Polish pickles

GoneGreens by Nessa

Collard Green-Infused Guacamole

Served with chips

Crab Rangoon

Collard green/ginger infused pico de gallo, cream cheese, and crab meat served with GG’s sauce

Caprese Crostini

Mozzarella, tomato, collard green pesto, and toasted crostini

JJ’s Fusion Khaana

Butter Chicken Kebabs

Masala Tofu Tikka Naanwich

Samosas

Maritime

Raw Oysters

Fried Fish Slider

Meraki Bakehouse

Crème Brulee Croissant Bites

Herby Cheesy Croissant

Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing

Nineteen61

Cuban Sliders

Croque de Jamón

1961 Salad

Pinoy Cravings

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Lumpia

Dumplings

Plates on Deck

Catfish Tacos

Crab Cake Pita Bites

Peach Cobbler Cornbread Bites

Pour Bear Coffee

Honey Bear Latte

Affogato

With Mootown Scoops ice cream

Brisket Biscuit with Blue Dog Craft Barbecue

Honey Vanilla Cake

Served with whipped cream and berry compote

The Club at Eaglebrooke

New England Steak Tip Slider

Marinated steak tip, garlic aioli, pepper relish, caramelized onions, sharp white American cheese, and a slider bun

Mini Hot Dog

Choice of house-made chili and cheese; kale slaw; or classic mustard, relish, and sauerkraut

Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts

Horseradish crema, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze

The Wine Garden

Cheese Nibble Boxes

Charcuterie and Accoutrements

Vegetation Plant Café

The Korean Taco

Mini taco filled with spicy bulgogi soy curls, Korean sauce, crispy red cabbage, and cilantro

Mini Mezze

Dollop of whipped plant-based feta, topped with a mini kofte patty, plant-based cucumber tzatziki, and a blistered tomato

Chocolate Chia Mousse

Garnished with whipped topping and berries

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