Holiday Home Decorating Contest

Applications Due: Friday, December 4
Judging: Thursday, December 10

Do you have the best decorated house in the neighborhood this holiday season? Enter your home in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and show your neighbors you have the holiday spirit!

Download your application HERE.

Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 5,

2 – 6 p.m.

Make your plans to attend a very special Holiday Festival that is exclusively for Celebration residents. There will be holiday cookie decorating, performances by some of our recreational program partners, a holiday movie and of course a very special visit from the North Pole’s number one resident.

Early weather prognostication indicates a “cold” front moving into Celebration on the fifth, which could provide just the right conditions for snow at Town Hall. We will also be giving away some passes to ICE! Featuring ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, thanks to our friends at the Gaylord Palms.

Schedule of Events
Crafts and Cookie Decorating: 2-4 p.m.
Meet Santa Claus: 2-4 p.m.
Community Chorus Holiday Caroling – 2:30 p.m.
X-Factor Dance Performance – 3:30 p.m.
Rhapsody Baton Performance – 3:45 p.m.
Irish Dance Performance – 4 p.m.
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Movie – 5 p.m.

(This event is for Celebration Residents and their invited guests only. A valid CROA ID required to participate.)

Event

Schedule

Radio Disney Holiday Concert

Sat., Dec. 19
Downtown Celebration
A special Radio Disney Holiday concert filled with surprise performances will take place on December 19^th. Past performances have included All-Star Weekend, Drew Seeley, Ryan Beatty, Justin Bieber, Keke Palmer and more. For further information, visit the Celebration Town Center website.

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!!

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)

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.

Join us as we welcome Ghaleb, with special guest Zaza, in concert at the Founders Day Friday night concert!

This enjoyable event will be held during Founders Day Weekend on Friday, November 13. Enjoy a night under the stars in the heart of downtown Celebration.

The concert is free to attend, with premium reserved seating available for purchase: $25 per table of four people. Tables can be reserved online at www.celebration.fl.us or by stopping by Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.

This year’s exciting event is sponsored by Imagination Realty and Members of the Celebration Parks and Recreation Committee.

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

Celebration Kicks off Ninth Annual Oktoberfest with Falling Leaves on

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!!!!