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Top Orlando Festivals and Events for May

May 2009 in Orlando

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  • May 01, 2009
    Date Night at Leu Gardens
    Bring a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars at beautiful Leu Gardens.
    More info: 407-246-2620
    Admission charge: $7 for adults, $2 for children

  • May 01, 2009
    Friday Night Live
    Friday nights at Uptown Altamonte, from 7 - 9 pm enjoy outdoor entertainment in a beautiful setting. Local artists perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music weekly.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • May 01 - 02, 2009
    Smoke n' Blues Bikes & BBQ
    Florida BBQ Association sanctioned competition for both pros and backyard teams. Festivities at the St. Cloud Lakefront Park include live entertainment, bike show, crafters, kids play area, BBQ vendors.
    More info:407-498-0008
    Free admission

  • May 01 - 07, 2009
    Orlando Restaurant Week
    Special Prix Fixe menus at Orlando area restaurants.

  • May 01 - 17, 2009
    Orlando Cabaret Festival
    The Mad Cow Theatre will be featuring cabaret artists and acts from Central Florida and beyond in a series of evening and lunchtime performances.

  • May 02, 2009
    Gold's Gym Presents Family Fest
    Uptown Altamonte, A fun day of activities for the entire family. Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, health related games, fishing and much more. Sponsored by Gold's Gym and the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • May 02, 2009
    Jazzed in Sanford
    Monthly Jazz Concert series held the first Saturday of the month in Magnolia Square, downtown Sanford from 4 - 7pm.
    More info: 407-688-5004
    Free admission

  • May 03, 2009
    Taste of Mount Dora
    An evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora's finest restaurants.
    More info:352-383-2165
    Admission charge: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

  • May 03, 2009
    Latin Sundays at Old Town
    Every Sunday in May from 2 - 8pm enjoy authentic Spanish food while enjoying a live Latin band on the main stage.
    More info: 407-396-4888
    Free admission for concert

  • May 3 - 17, 2009
    Orlando Parade of Homes
    Preview new and remodeled homes, town homes, condominiums and custom homes in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. Go online to preview the Parade of Homes Guidebook..
    More info: 407-629-9242
    Free admission

  • May 04, 2009
    Gibson Guitar Motorcade
    Starting at 10:00 a.m., make sure to swing by the Sanctuary Condos, 100 S. Eola Drive, to watch the 10 foot guitars from Gibson presents Orlando GuitarTown say their final farewell to Downtown Orlando.
    Free admission

  • May 05, 2009: Cinco de Mayo
    >Mexican Restaurants in Orlando

  • May 07, 2009
    1st Thursday's
    Themed happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at the Orlando Museum of Art from 6pm - 9pm.
    More info: 407-896-4231 x 260.
    Admission charge.

  • May 08, 2009
    Movie in the Park
    On the second Friday of the month, the city of Sanford presents a free outdoor movie at Donnelly Park on the corner of Donnelly Street & 5th Avenue.
    More info: 352-735-7183
    Free admission

  • May 08, 2009
    Friday Night Live
    Friday nights at Uptown Altamonte, from 7 - 9 pm enjoy outdoor entertainment in a beautiful setting. Local artists perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music weekly.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • May 08, 2009
    Harbor Nights Primavera
    Food, Wine and Jazz featureing Michael Andrew & Swingerhead. A romantic evening under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at the Portofino Bay Hotel.
    More info: 407-503-1200
    Admission price $35

  • May 09, 2009
    Spring Jazz Stroll
    Candlelit walks to help illuminate your path at beautiful Leu Gardens. Listen to Central Florida's top Jazz and Blues musicians for this romantic evening. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket or chairs to enjoy this outdoor concert.
    More info: 407-246-2620
    Admission charge: $17

  • May 09 - 10, 2009
    Jazz on the Vineyard Green
    Event held at Lakeridge Winery features live jazz, food and wine.
    More info: 1-800-768-9463
    Admission charge: $2.00

  • May 10, 2009: Mother's Day
    >Celebrating Mother's Day in Orlando

  • May 10, 2009
    Latin Sundays at Old Town
    Every Sunday in May from 2 - 8pm enjoy authentic Spanish food while enjoying a live Latin band on the main stage.
    More info: 407-396-4888
    Free admission for concert

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