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Art & Wine Stroll – April 2016

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Live music, free event!

The streets of Downtown Celebration will transformation into 40+ art galleries on one special night when the Celebration Art & Wine Stroll returns for it’s second year.

 

“The Celebration Art & Wine Stroll gives the artists a chance to connect with the community, each other and visitors while delving into what we love – be it painting, sculpting, drawing…  And instant feedback from onlookers is priceless.  I’m excited to be amongst my fellow artists in the stroll,” says Rob Kaz, one of the participating artists and Celebration resident.   “This is a wonderful and intimate event which is quickly becoming a favorite of the folks in Celebration.  Both artists and patrons alike give a big thumbs up.  The Stroll offers a fun evening out for families while art truly brings people together.  The affordably priced artwork is a bonus!” says Meryl Rachlin, President of Artists of Celebration and organizer of the Celebration Art & Wine Stroll.   The Artists of Celebration is a Celebration community group formed by artists and those with an appreciation for the arts.

The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.

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Imperium Food and Wine will have wine, sangria and beer for sale. This is a free event, come one come all!

Date :
Saturday April 30th, 2016 @ 5-9 p.m

Location event:
Downtown Celebration

Contact :
For more info, contact: meryl@merylmurals.com
Phone: (321) 939-4121

Food Truck Friday

Our next Food Truck Friday will be November 20. (Please make note of the change to the third Friday – for November only).

Make plans to join us from 5 – 9 p.m. at Town Hall. Our friends at X Factor Dance will be performing during the event.

The current November lineup includes: Kona Dog, SMAC, 900 Degreez Pizza, Bem Bom, Sweet City Gelato, Tallulah’s by the Sea, Cilantro Urban Eatery, Monsta Lobsta, El Cactus Azul, Jamaica Jamaica, Treehouse Truck, The Crepe Co.

See you there!!

Founders Day Picnic

The annual community picnic will take place at Lakeside Park and Pool at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 14th November, following the 2015 town photo (scheduled for 12:45 p.m.)

Enjoy the mouth watering menu from 4Rivers BBQ at this year’s picnic.

You don’t want to miss it!

(event is exclusive for Celebration residents only, a valid CROA ID is required)

Annual Veterans Day Parade

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Join us on Saturday, November 14, at 9 a.m., as we present our annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin at Lakeside and continue through town, up Market and over to Celebration Avenue. The parade will conclude at Founders Park where we hold our annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Founders Day weekend has been one of the most anticipated events, allowing our community to come together and remember the established beginning of Celebration. This year we will recognize Celebration’s 19th birthday with a weekend of music, food and fun, from November 13 – 15.

Stay tuned as we continue to update information for this year’s event. For more information on Founders Day please email us: parks.rec@celebrationtownhall.com.

World Food Championships

November 3 – 10

There is something for absolutely everyone at the World Food Championships headed to beautiful Celebration the heart of Kissimmee, Florida.

November 3-10, expect to find champion competitors vying for World Championships in BBQ, Bacon, Burgers, Chili, Desserts, Pasta, Recipe (Fresh), Sandwich, Seafood. And one of those will leave as the 2015 World Food Champion!

There is a place for everyone to participate as Judges, Volunteers, and Spectators. There will be demonstrations and vendors with the latest in indoor and outdoor kitchens, or you can buy tickets to private chef demos, Culinary Fight Club events, Mixology Classes, BBQ and Chili Fests, and a Grand Tasting that features all of the World Food Championship categories.

The E.A.T. Methodology course will be offered ahead of World Food Championships competitions for anyone who wants to learn the craft of judging competition level foods.

Registration for competitors, volunteers and judges can be found at: www.WorldFoodChampionships.com

2015 WFC Schedule (subject to change)

Tuesday, November 3rd
Avocado Mexican Grill
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Food Fight Night – BBQ Fight
Celebration Town Tavern
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Food Fight Night – Seafood Fight
Imperium Food & Wine
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Food Fight Night – Bacon Fight
Thai Thani
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Food Fight Night- Fresh Fight
Westgate Town Center Resort & Spa – 3rd Floor
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Competitor Registration

Wednesday, November 4th
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
10:30am – 1:30pm
Blogger Competition
2:30pm – 5:15pm
World Dessert Championship: Opening Round
Westgate Town Center Resort & Spa – 3rd Floor
9:00am – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Competitor Registration
Westgate Town Center Resort – Shipwreck Water Island Park
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Welcome Reception / Blogger Competition Awards

Thursday, November 5th
Celebration – 690 Celebration Ave – 1st Floor – Celebration, FL
10:00am – 3:00pm
Sponsor and Competitor Registration – Special Chili ONLY Registration
Champions VIF Club
4:00pm – 6:00pm
A Private Affair – WFC Sponsors Only
Cuisine Scene
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Cooking Like a Champ
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Recipe Championship: Opening Round
10:45am – 1:30pm
World Seafood Championship: Opening Round
2:00pm – 4:45pm
Bacon World Championship: Opening Round
Main Stage
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Opening Round Awards – Main Stage (BBQ, Dessert, Recipe, Seafood & Bacon)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Rock City
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels Demonstrations & Interviews
Westgate Town Center Resort
9:00am – 3:30pm
World Barbecue Championship: Ancillary Competitions
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Friday, November 6th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Cooking Like a Champ
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Pasta Championship: Opening Round
10:45am – 1:30pm
World Sandwich Championship: Opening Round
2:00pm – 4:45pm
World Burger Championship: Opening Round
Main Stage
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Opening Round Awards – Main Stage (Chef, Pasta, Sandwich & Burger)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by ThunderJack
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
11:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
10:00am – 1:15pm
World Chef Challenge: National Division
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Healthy Fast “Fresh from Florida”
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Saturday, November 7th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
8:00am – 9:00am
How to Promote Your Restaurant
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Recipe Championship: Final Round
7:30am – 12:15pm
World Open Chili Championship: Opening Round
9:45am – 12:30pm
World Seafood Championship: Final Round
12:00pm – 2:45pm
Bacon World Championship: Final Round
2:15pm – 5:00pm
World Dessert Championship: Final Round
3:00pm – 5:00pm
World Chili Fest – Hormel People’s Choice Competition
Main Stage
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Opening & Final Round Awards – Main Stage (Chef, Chili, BBQ, Recipe, Seafood, Bacon & Dessert)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Thoze Guyz
Shubee’s Coastal Grill & Bar – Regal Oaks
11:00am – 1:00pm
Food Champ Judging Class – Session 1
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Food Champ Judging Class – Session 2
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
Westgate Town Center Resort
9:00am – 3:30pm
World Barbecue Championship
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
8:00am – 11:15am
World Chef Challenge: International Division
1:00pm – 4:15pm
World Chef Challenge: Florida’s Best
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Sunday, November 8th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Family Food Fun: Session 1
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Family Food Fun: Session 2
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Que School
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Pasta Championship: Final Round
9:15am – 12:00pm
World Sandwich Championship: Final Round
11:00am – 1:45pm
World Burger Championship: Final Round
2:30pm – 4:30pm
High Steaks Challenge – Kansas City Steaks Invitational
Main Stage
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Final Round Awards – Main Stage (Steak, Chef, Chili, Pasta, Sandwich, and Burger)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Shotgun Whiskey
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
10:00am – 11:00am
Mini MacDown of Give Kids The World Village
11:30am – 12:30pm
Healthy Meals Challenge by The Boys and Girls Club
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cooking Challenge by The Girl Scouts Citrus Council
3:00pm – 5:00pm
World Chef Challenge Finals

Monday, November 9th
No Competition or Consumer Events

Tuesday, November 10th
Kenmore Kitchen Arena & Main Stage
11:00am – 4:00pm
Final Table Competition
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Final Table Judging
Main Stage
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Evening Fun with Chamber Ensemble of Osceola Arts
TBD
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Grand Tasting

Oktoberfest 2015

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October 23rd and 24th

Come join us this October 23rd and 24th as Celebration Town Center brings the colors, sights, and sounds of fall to central Florida once again for its 9th annual Oktoberfest celebration! Come and watch the fall leaves drop onto Market Street right before your very eyes. Enjoy a lakeside view while listening to live music all while enjoying this one-of-a-kind themed event.

Starting Friday, October 23rd, Oktoberfest will get kick started with a traditional German experience, featuring the sounds of Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten. Come watch and join in with this interactive, life show, featuring German customs such as yodeling, sing-a-long fun, and much more!

On Saturday October 24th, the celebration continues as Celebration Town Center puts on, “Rocktoberfest.” Music will be performed live by Jordyn Kane, and the amazing The Jonnie Morgan Band. Come and ring in the fall season this year in Celebration with one of the most family-friendly and fun Oktoberfest celebrations in the southeast!

There is something for everyone in the family. Hop on a hayride, dance to terrific live music, paint a pumpkin, or just stroll and enjoy the crisp fall air and enjoy the great savings at the lakeside promenade.

Leaves fall daily at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM.
Of course, as always, Parking and Admission are FREE!!!

There is something for everyone at this one of a kind Fall Festival presented by Lexin and sponsored in part by Sam Adams, Axis Magazine, The Celebration Town Tavern, and Experience Kissimmee. For more information, visit us at www.celebrationtowncenter.com

Come early, Stay Late, and have fun at Celebration’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest!!!!

Pink On Parade 5k

Pink On Parade 5k

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pink On Parade 5k as we walk, run and rally for women battling breast cancer in our community.

Date: Sunday, October 4 2015
Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Cost: FREE

Visit www.pinkonparade.com for more information and to sign up today!

Run/Walk begins: 7:30am
– See more at: https://www.floridahospital.com/celebration-health/events/pink-parade-5k#sthash.YHfYDrc8.dpuf

NEW THIS YEAR! Pink on Parade will become the Pink on Parade 5k. This walk/run will be professionally timed and award the top three male and top three female finishers. Every walker and runner who finishes the race will receive a medal!

All proceeds from this fun, family-friendly event will provide hope and healing for patients battling breast cancer at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.

The Pink on Parade 5k takes participants along a beautiful route through the quaint Town of Celebration to rally for women battling breast cancer in our community. The start line is located outside the Florida Hospital Celebration Health Women’s Institute. Whether you choose to make this a leisurely stroll or a speedy run, your involvement raises support for the women in our community battling breast cancer. Gather up your friends and family and wear your pinkest pink attire. Strollers and pets on leashes are welcomed and encouraged*!

*Only strollers and pets on leashes are allowed for those participating as a walker. No strollers or pets are allowed as part of the timed 5k run.

Can’t join us in person for the race? Sign up to run our virtual 5k! It’s simple- register as a virtual runner and run a 5k wherever you are on October 4th. You can pick up your Pink on Parade shirt and medal from Florida Hospital Celebration Health starting October 5th!

Follow these four easy steps to start making an impact for women in our community:

1. Click the register button in the upper left hand corner of the page. Registration is just $35 per adult and $15 per child. Each registrant will receive a t-shirt and a personalized online giving page. Finishers will receive a medal. Team and family registration available. Don’t forget to prep your pinkest pink attire for the walk!

Shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 9/15/15, however we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs.

2. Let your friends know you are ready to pink it with a customized online giving page sharing your story, who you are walking for and why you support those battling breast cancer. Reach your $100 fundraising goal to earn a prize.

3. Spread the word to friends and family using your personalized online giving page social sharing tools and inspire them to make their generosity heal women in our community.

4. Encourage others to pink it up with you on October 4th by registering in the upper left hand corner and raising support for women battling breast cancer at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. – See more at: http://floridahospital.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1135982&lis=0&kntae1135982=40535ec5070f4b6387e46cfbecc46e55#sthash.lJMXeccF.dpuf

Celebration’s Family Fall Festival

Celebration’s Family Fall Festival

Celebration’s Family Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Lakeside Park.

For information on how to become an artist vendor for the event, email parks.rec@celebrationtownhall.com or call 407-566-1200.

Summer Breakout Begins

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Our annual Celebration summer camp will begin Monday, June 8, providing daily care for children ages 6-12, with exciting and interactive activities for all.

Parents/ guardians may sign-up their children for a variety of weeks, paying for one at a time or all up front.

More information on this summer’s scheduled field trips and information will be coming shortly!

Food Truck Friday

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When: on the second Friday of each month from 5- 9 p.m.

Where: at Celebration Town Hall parking lot, 851 Celebration Ave

During the free event, residents and guests can enjoy more than a dozen of the best food trucks in Central Florida who will come together and provide delicious eats! Enjoy great music, children-friendly activities, and family fun!

If your family has a hard time deciding on what to eat because everyone wants something different, this is the perfect choice for dinner! Everyone gets to choose what type of food they want… and it is a tough decision! Stop by on the second Friday of each month from 5- 9 p.m. at Celebration Town Hall parking lot, 851 Celebration Ave.

**Although tables and chairs are provided, it is recommended that you bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, since this is a popular event and seating is limited.

May’s list of gourmet food trucks (schedule may change without warning): Kona Dog, Bellyfull Food Truck, Chillin N Grillin, Curbside Chef, Dixieland Diner, It’s All Greek to Me, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Ole Aioli, Tastebuds, Tallulah’s by the Sea, The Pastami Project and CupKay’s Cakery. See you there!!