October 19, 2024  |  1 – 7PM

BSP’S Inaugural Food & Beverage Festival

Proceeds of this event benefit Bonnet Springs Park

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.

Purchase Tickets

*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!

Purchase Vineyard Voyage Add-on

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Food Vendors

Bandidas Bakeshop

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Bang Bang Bakeshop

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Blue Dog Craft Barbecue

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Born & Bread Bakehouse

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ByTheChefPizza

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Cafe Zuppina

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Cob & Pen

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Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar

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Good Thyme

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Love Bird

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Maritime

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Meraki Bakehouse

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Nineteen61

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Our Noire Kitchen

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Pinoy Cravings

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Plates on Deck

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Sabrina’s Delicacies

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Sabu Ramen

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The Cultivated Pig

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The Peach House

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Vasco Sixty-One

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Vegetation Plant Food

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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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*21+ only

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
Love Bird

Globetrotter

Cafe Zuppina
Nineteen61
Pinoy Cravings
Sabu Ramen
Vasco Sixty-One
Vegetation Plant Food

Enchanted Garden

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
Good Thyme
Meraki Bakehouse
Sabrina’s Delicacies

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
Our Noire Kitchen
The Cultivated Pig

Bubbles & Bites

Bandidas Bakeshop
Bang Bang Bakehouse
Born & Bread Bakehouse

Marketplace
Rock The Boat

Maritime
Plates on Deck
The Peach House

Marketplace

Live Music

Live Music

Event Sponsors

FAQs

  • When and where is the Central Florida Food Fest taking place at Bonnet Springs?

    Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1 – 7PM

    Central Florida Food Fest is BSP’s ticketed food and drink festival, which will showcase Polk County’s highly regarded establishments and include special offers, such as an exclusive wine tasting experience and a marketplace. Purchasing a ticket to Central Florida Food Fest will grant you access to the Park and include 8 food and 6 drink samples. This experience will take you across six uniquely-themed food hubs with entertainment throughout the path, a curated pop-up market, and more.

    Please see below for more important details.

  • Who is this event for?

    Guests must be 21 years of age to purchase a ticket and attend this event.

  • What type of food and drinks will be available?

    Central Florida Food Fest will feature an exciting roster of food and drink establishments across Polk County. You can learn more about each participating restaurant and what’s included here.

    Central Florida Food Fest ticketholders will also have the option to add-on a ticket to Vineyard Voyage, a wine tasting experience sponsored by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. There is a limited quantity of tickets available for this experience.

    There will be mobile bars set up throughout the event where you can purchase additional drinks.

    Be sure to bring your credit/debit card, enabled tap to pay device, or visit one of our reverse ATM (“cash-to-card” machines) located at the Welcome Center or the Depot before making your way toward the event location.

  • Where do I park?

    Access to General Admission parking lots at BSP for Central Florida Food Fest will require purchase of a Food & Drink Ticket. Preferred Parking can be purchased in addition to the Food & Drink Ticket while spots remain available. Preferred Parking will be located in the parking lot closest to the event path. Please see the ticketing page here.

    If you have already purchased your Central Florida Food Fest ticket and want to add on a Preferred Parking pass, please email tickets@bonnetspringspark.com, while supplies last.

    A ride share drop-off location will be located inside the Park. We encourage you to plan ahead to determine the best route for you and your party.

    BSP will allow vehicles to remain parked overnight and picked up the following day by guests who choose to take a rideshare home. Vehicles must be picked up by Monday, October 21 at 5PM to avoid towing.

  • Is the Park open to the public during the Central Florida Food Fest?

    No. The Park will be open only to Central Florida Food Fest ticketholders, who will need to present their tickets to gain entry.

  • What forms of payment are accepted at the Park?

    BSP accepts all major credit cards and contactless payments (tap to pay). There are two reverse ATMs or “cash to card” machines also available for guests, at the Hollis Family Welcome Center and The Depot Cafe, located near the Florida Children’s Museum.

  • What can I bring?

    No coolers, outside food, drink, or alcohol are permitted during this event. Please see our General Park Rules for other items that are not permitted in the Park.

  • Can I bring my pet?

    Pets will not be allowed in the event space. We kindly ask that you keep pets at home during Central Florida Food Fest.

  • How do I get around the Park?

    Central Florida Food Fest is a walking experience. Guests should wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass, gravel, concrete, and asphalt.

    BSP’s complimentary Ride with Regal trams will run until 7:30PM with stops between Parking Lots and the Event Path.

  • What if I have a question that's still unanswered?

    Contact us at tickets@bonnetspringspark.com and we’d be happy to help!

Don't Miss BSP's Inaugural Food & Beverage Festival

Bonnet Springs Park

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

Bandidas Bakeshop

Chimichurri, Roasted Squash & Goat Cheese Focaccia

Bang Bang Bakeshop

Original Rum Cake

Cortadito Rum Cake

Blue Dog Craft Barbecue

85-Day Dry-Aged New York Strip

w/ Chimichurri

Born & Bread Bakehouse

Hot Caramel Apple Croissants

Savory Fall Sausage Gougeres

ByTheChefPizza

Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza

w/ Lemon Vinaigrette

Eggplant Pizza

Fried Eggplant, Sauce, Parmesan & Ricotta Cheese

Cafe Zuppina

Chicken Kebab

Rice, Hummus Sampler w/ Pita Bread

Cob & Pen

Brussels Sprouts

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar

Shrimp & Grits

Good Thyme

Beer Cheese & Chips

House-Made Tortilla Chips & From Scratch Beer Cheese Garnished w/ Fresh Pico de Gallo

Love Bird

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Maritime

Charbroiled Gulf Oysters

w/ Choice of Toppings (Chorizo Butter w/ Cotija or Rockefeller – Spinach, Parm, Garlic)

Meraki Bakehouse

Pumpkin Spice Filled Croissants

Goat Cheese & Tomato Pastry

Nineteen61

Nineteen61 Salad

Salad Artisan Lettuce Blend, Aged Manchego, Baby Swiss, Manzanilla Olives, Tossed in our Signature House Dressing

Croquetas

De Jamón Creamy Manchego and Jamón Serrano Croquetas with Guava Glacé

Our Noire Kitchen

Roasted Pork Loin

Over a Parsnip Puree w/ an Apple Chutney

Pinoy Cravings

Coconut Rice & Filipino Chicken Adobo

Plates on Deck

Crab Cake Bites

Sabrina’s Delicacies

Charcuterie & Cheese Skewers

Antipasto Cups

Sabu Ramen

Menchi Katsu Buns

Cold Udon Noodle Bowl

The Cultivated Pig

Hickory Smoked Short Rib

w/ Orange Scented Sweet Potato Puree & Watermelon Kimchi

The Peach House

Shrimp Cocktail

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Vasco Sixty-One

Papas Bravas de Málaga

Crispy Potatoes with Traditional Salsa Brava and Garlic Aioli

Vegetation Plant Food

Spicy Korean Street Sized Tacos

Korean BBQ Spiced Soy Curls, Cilantro, Cabbage, Avocado, Korean Sauce on a Street Size Wheat Tortilla