{"id":434944,"date":"2026-10-22T15:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/434944\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:40:11","slug":"winter-park-hosts-inaugural-international-food-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/434944\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Park hosts inaugural international food festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">WINTER PARK, Fla. \u2014 International food, live music and family activities will come together Saturday at the inaugural Winter Park International Food &amp; Music Festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St. Admission is free, with food and merchandise available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Calvary International Language School is presenting the festival to support its English-language education programs for adult learners in Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Food, performances and a Kids Zone<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Participating food vendors include Tipiks, serving Colombian empanadas; Paula\u2019s Jamaican Cuisine; The Fry Shoppe; La Macarena Bakery; Nikki Elouise Bakery; and Little Marco\u2019s Italian Ice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Organizers also plan live music and cultural performances throughout the day, a marketplace featuring local artisans and small businesses, and a dedicated Kids Zone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">\u201cOur students come from all over the world, and each brings a story, traditions and a culture worth celebrating,\u201d said Maria Kringel, co-lead pastor of Calvary Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>Festival supports adult language education<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Sponsorships, vendor participation fees and designated donations will benefit the language school, a ministry of Calvary Orlando.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The school helps adults develop English-language skills and strengthen communication for personal and professional opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/calvarylanguageschool.org\/food-and-music-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/calvarylanguageschool.org\/food-and-music-festival\">festival website<\/a> for more information, or call 407-644-1199.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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