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National Gingerbread Competition, Asheville, NC, November, 16, 2009

Posted on November 4, 2009 by kweaver

National Gingerbread Competition

Grove Park Inn - Asheville, NC

Experience the enchantment of gingerbread.

Contestants from across the country will bring their culinary masterpieces to The Grove Park Inn this holiday season. Delight in the imagination shown in these sugar-and-spice creations, strolling through the competition display is a sure way to be swept up in the holiday spirit. 

The 2009 National Gingerbread House Competition will take place on Nov. 16, 2009 and the gingerbread houses will be on display from Nov. 18, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010.

For more information on our National Gingerbread House Competition, please call our Gingerbread Hotline at 1-800-413-5778.





Orlando Food & Wine Fest, Orlando, FL, November, 14-15, 2009

Posted on November 4, 2009 by kweaver

Orlando Food & Wine Fest

The Orlando Food and Wine Fest returns to Downtown Orlando November 14th and 15th!

Smooth 103.1 WLOQ, Orlando Home & Leisure magazine, and The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association will join forces to produce a festival that will celebrate great food, great wine, and great entertainment.


* Over 35 of Orlando's top restaurants.
* The very popular Sports bar where you can watch your favorite collegiate and pro sports games.
* The Metro PCS Main Stage featuring two days of live entertainment and national recording artists.
* The Brighthouse Chef's Stage with seminars and cooking demonstrations

* Vendors, multiple wine stations, beverage stations and more.

Location: The setting will be Robinson Street along Lake Eola from Rosalind to Eola Drive. This wide boulevard offers plenty of room for strolling in a picturesque setting bordering Lake Eola Park. This year you will be able to sprawl out into the north side of lake Eola park and enjoy your food and beverage.  

Entertainment:  The MetroPCS Entertainment stage will feature all of the musical performances, and will be located in the northeast corner of the park, at the corner of Eola and Robinson.


Dates & Time: Saturday, November 14th from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunday, November 15th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Admission price: Advance tickets can be bought on our website or at ticket locations all over town. Weekend pass: $15; One-day pass: $10; At the gate: $15. Ticket sales will be limited.

Charity: This event will help benefit the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation and the Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS). Interested in Volunteering with CHS? Click here!

Hotel Special: The Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown is offering a special Food and Wine Fest rate of just $99 per night. Call 407-843-8700 and ask for the Orlando Food and Wine Fest special.

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