October 19, 2024  |  1 – 7PM

BSP’S Inaugural Food & Beverage Festival

Proceeds of this event benefit Bonnet Springs Park

Due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, Bonnet Springs Park has made the difficult decision to cancel the Central Florida Food Fest on October 19, 2024. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Park! We look forward to welcoming you back to the Central Florida Food Fest next year, where we hope to create an even more memorable experience together.

Stay tuned for our 2025 date!

Indulge Your Senses In A Culinary Journey

Bonnet Springs Park is excited to announce our first food and beverage festival, Central Florida Food Fest! This event features exclusive dishes from Polk County restaurants, curated drink pairings, live entertainment, a marketplace, 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.

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*21+ only

Experience Add-On:

Vineyard Voyage

Sponsored by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
In the Event Center
4 – 6PM
$40 ticket

Grab a ticket to Vineyard Voyage, a wine-tasting experience designed to take you on a tour of eighteen wines from around the world! Knowledgeable wine experts will provide insights into each wine’s origin, production methods, and tasting notes. While you sip, enjoy delicious appetizers from TLC Catering by Terrie Lobb. Vineyard Voyage promises to be a memorable, educational, and relaxed drop-in experience for ticket holders to enjoy and explore new flavors!

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Food Vendors

Apothic Fox Herbal

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Bang Bang Bakehouse

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BBQ Dude Co.

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Bloom & Vine

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Bottega Porchetta

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Cigar Life

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Cob & Pen

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Franklin Bread House

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Frisch & Co.

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GoneGreens by Nessa

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Good Thyme

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Hakucho

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Hive Happy Honey Co.

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JJ’s Fusion Khaana

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King of the Coop

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Love at First Cookie

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Meraki Bakehouse

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Nineteen61

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ONE SUN Farm & Flora

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Our Noire Kitchen

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Pinoy Cravings

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Pottery By Regina

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Sabrina’s Delicacies

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Sabu Ramen

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Sauvage Wild Eats

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Spurzile’s Gourmet

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The Wine Garden

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Tilaw

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*Menu items are subject to change

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

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Thank You To Our Beverage Partners!

Event Map

Click the colored circles on the map to find your favorite vendors, live music, and marketplace!

Vineyard Voyage

This is an add-on experience. Tickets to Vineyard Voyage grant access to a wine-tasting experience with eighteen wines from around the world as well as appetizers from TLC Catering by Terrie Lobb. This experience is from 4 – 6PM.

Beer Garden

Join us for live music in the Beer Garden!

Joining us are:

Blankets Band: 1 – 4PM
Phoenix 5: 4 – 7PM


ByTheChefPizza
Cob & Pen
Good Thyme
Love Bird

Globetrotter

Cafe Zuppina
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
Nineteen61
Pinoy Cravings
Sabu Ramen
Vasco Sixty-One
Vegetation Plant Food

Bernie Little's BBQ

Join us for live music at Bernie Little’s BBQ! Joining us are:

Hunter Smith Band: 1 – 4PM
Southern Express: 4 – 7PM


Blue Dog Craft Barbecue
Charm City
Our Noire Kitchen
The Cultivated Pig

Bubbles & Bites

Bandidas Bakeshop
Bang Bang Bakehouse
Born & Bread Bakehouse
Sabrina’s Delicacies

Marketplace
Rock The Boat

Maritime
Plates on Deck
The Peach House

Marketplace

Live Music

Live Music

Event Sponsors

VIP Sponsors

*Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation

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600 Bonnet Springs Blvd. Lakeland, FL

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TLC Catering by Terrie Lobb

Grilled Steak on Garlic Crostini

w/ Horseradish Sauce, Boursin Cheese, Fried Capers and Onion Straws

Flatbread

Figs, Blue Cheese, Prosciutto and Arugula

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Shot

w/ Mango Ginger Crema

Wild Mushroom, Spinach, and Chévre Pastry Purses

Asparagus & Boursin Wrapped in Pastry

Honey Garlic Chicken Skewer

w/ Sesame and Scallions

Strawberry Bruschetta

on Thyme and Meyer Lemon Ricotta Mousse w/ Candied Pecans, Balsamic Drizzle and Micro Basil

Apothic Fox Herbal

Herbs/Teas

Bang Bang Bakehouse

Pumpkin Spiked Rum Cake

Soaked with rum butter glaze, cinnamon sugar toasted crumbles, and cookie butter icing.

Guava + Queso Rum Cake

Guava rum cake with cream cheese icing and toasted pecan crumbles.

Hottie Rum Cake

Mexican hot chocolate-inspired: dark chocolate rum cake with a hint of cayenne, dulce de leche icing, and churro crumbles.

BBQ Dude Co.

Spices/Rubs

Bloom & Vine

Plants & Cut Flowers

Bottega Porchetta

The Classic

Slow-roasted, Italian-herb pork with toasted mezzo doppio bread, cracklings, and pork-fat-herbed salsa verde.

The Spicy Pig

Toasted mezzo doppio bread with Calabrian chili spread, Parmesan cheese, cracklings, and pork-fat-herbed salsa verde.

Cigar Life

Specialty Cigars/Cigar Sommelier

Cob & Pen

Tomato Bacon Jam Slider

Grilled beef patty, crispy shallots, Muenster cheese, arugula, roasted garlic mayo, and tomato bacon jam.

Whipped Burrata

With basil oil, tomato, pistachios, red grapes, and naan slices.

Franklin Bread House

Paczki

Polish sourdough donut with a special fall flavor – to be announced!

Toasted Cheddar Pretzel

Authentic, traditional Bavarian pretzel made with European butter, organic flour, and Vermont cheddar cheese.

Jalapeño Pretzel Popper

Traditional Bavarian sourdough pretzel with jalapeños and cream cheese.

Spinach & Artichoke Pretzel Popper

Traditional Bavarian sourdough pretzel with homemade spinach and artichoke filling.

Frisch & Co.

Artisanal Products

GoneGreens by Nessa

Condiments

Good Thyme

Pork Belly Banh Mi Bites

Tender soy-braised pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon radish, fresh cilantro, and toasted bread crumbs.

Za’atar Marinated Mozzarella and Cantaloupe Skewers

Fresh mozzarella marinated with Za’atar Mediterranean spice blend, lemon, and fresh herbs, paired with cantaloupe.

Hakucho

Pork Dumplings

Hand‑poached pork dumplings, Tom Kha broth, chili crisp, and fresh herbs.

Sautéed Mushroom (VG)

Wild mushroom medley, pickled shimeji mushrooms, ponzu, umami butter, toasted rice, and fried garlic.

Hive Happy Honey Co.

Honey

JJ’s Fusion Khaana

Butter Chicken Roll

Tender chicken tikka and creamy cashew-based makhani sauce wrapped in a garlic aioli-glazed naan, layered with our signature garlic sauce, vibrant dry slaw, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, drizzled with mint chutney and mango-tamarind sauce.

Masala Tofu Channa Roll

Mildly spiced chickpeas and tofu topped with a creamy cashew-based makhani sauce wrapped in a garlic aioli-glazed naan.

Samosa

Crispy, golden pastry filled with a savory blend of potatoes, peas, onions, ginger, and aromatic Indian spices. Served with a sweet and tangy tamarind-mango sauce.

King of the Coop

Nashville Hot Boneless Nuggets

With Coop pickles: homemade, sweet heat, small-batch pickles.

Love at First Cookie

Dye-Free Cookies

Meraki Bakehouse

Creme Brûlée Croissant

Vanilla bean pastry cream filled croissant, crowned with a crackable caramel shell.

Pumpkin Pie Cream Puff

Choux pastry encased with a perfectly spiced pumpkin pie pastry cream.

Fudgy Brownies with Pistachio Cream

Decadent fudgy chocolate meets salty sweet pistachio cream.

Nineteen61

Chargrilled Picanha Steak

Aji panca-marinated sirloin cap with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, salsa brava, garlic aioli, and sweet drop peppers.

Peruvian Ceviche

Corvina, leche de tigre, ginger, lime, cilantro, cancha, and choclo.

1961 Salad

Artisan lettuce blend, aged manchego, baby Swiss, and manzanilla olives tossed in signature house dressing.

ONE SUN Farm & Flora

Dried Florals, Décor

Our Noire Kitchen

Jerk Shrimp & Grits

Savory and spicy jumbo shrimp served over creamy Gouda grits.

Beef Slider

With whisky fig jam, smoked pork belly, and arugula.

Maple Habanero Smoked Pork Belly Burnt End

Over corn maque choux.

Pinoy Cravings

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Filipino fusion-style, cooked over an open flame with house-made sweet, tangy BBQ sauce, sesame seeds, and sprouts.

Pancit (V)

Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables, fried garlic, and scallions.

Pottery By Regina

Handcrafted Kitchenware

Sabrina’s Delicacies

Cannoli Dip

Made in-house is our rich & creamy cannoli filling that also contains chocolate chips. Served with graham crackers.

The Florence

Creamy Burrata, Ricotta, Mortadella, crushed pistachios, and honey drizzle. Served on ciabatta.

Charcuterie & Artisan Cheese

Paired with fresh fruits, nuts, dried fruit, and other accoutrements.

Sabu Ramen

Coconut Avocado Cold Udon

Coconut avocado dressing, sliced avocado, red onion, English cucumber, scallion, roasted cashew, togarashi, chili oil, black pepper, and lime.

Honey Chicken Bun

Chinese steamed buns, fried chicken, honey Sichuan glaze, aioli, ginger pickles, scallion, and sesame seed.

Sauvage Wild Eats

Little Pig Taco

Kalua pig, island sauce, pickled red onion, cilantro, sriracha aioli, and cotija cheese.

Tuna Nacho

Ube Macadamia Cookie

Truffle Chip Caviar

Truffle chips, crème fraîche, chive, and caviar.

Spurzile’s Gourmet

Prepackaged Sweets

The Wine Garden

Prepackaged Gourmet Grocery Items

Tilaw

Spam Onigiri

Sliced grilled Spam sandwich, coconut rice, and gochugaru flakes, wrapped in nori with a touch of spicy mayo sauce.

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