12 Bucket List Things To Do In Florida This September 2019

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Price: $176 for two days with admission after 12 p.m.

When: August 29 through November 23

Address: Epcot World Showcase in Orlando

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy the magic of Disney while getting a taste of international flavors at this festival in Orlando. You can sip wine while you sample world-class foods. You may even spot a celebrity chef!

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Riverwalk Fall Festival

Price: Free

When: September 21

Address: Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale

Why You Need To Go: This quaint festival on Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk is the most charming fall outing. You can stroll along the water and join in the fall festivities like carnival games, face painting, and live music.

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Halloween Horror Nights

Price: $68 for 1-night admission

When: Select nights, September 6 - November 2

Address: 6000 Universal Blvd in Orlando

Why You Need To Go: If you love horror, Halloween Horror Nights is the perfect thing to do this month. You can get lost in the Stranger Things and Us-themed haunted houses...if you dare!

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Vero Beach Pirate & Carribean Festival

Price: Free

When: September 20 - 22

Address: Riverside Park in Vero Beach

Why You Need To Go: This festival in Vero Beach will be filled with pirates and "real" mermaids in tanks! There will be live music and, of course, delicious Caribbean food.

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I Like It Hot! Festival

Price: $5

When: September 14 and 15

Address: Minnreg Hall in Largo, FL

Why You Need To Go: This festival is for die-hard hot sauce lovers. You can try an endless variety of peppers and hot sauces and see if you can handle it!

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Hyde Park Village Fall Festival

Price: Free

When: September 28

Address: Hyde Park Village at 1602 W Snow Cir in Tampa

Why You Need To Go: This charming fall festival in Hyde Park Village is dog-friendly and full of fall fun. You can enjoy fall foods, craft beers, and live music by Josh Carroll Band.

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Key West Sunset Celebration

Price: Free

When: Every evening in September at sunset

Address: Mallory Square in Key West

Why You Need To Go: This festival is great in the fall weather. You can see an unforgettable sunset in the beautiful and bustling Mallory Square in Key West.

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Miami New Times Burgerfest

Price: $25

When: September 14

Address: Haulover Park in Miami

Why You Need To Go: This burger festival will have burgers as big as your head! One bite of these triple-stacked cheeseburgers and you'll be in burger heaven.

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2019 Wine & Cheese Festival

Price: $10

When: September 14 - 15

Address: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont

Why You Need To Go: You can't go wrong with wine and cheese at Lakeridge. This scenic winery is the ultimate spot for a girls' day out this September.

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Pensacola Seafood Festival

Price: Free

When: September 27 - 29

Address: 211 Bayfront Parkway in Pensacola

Why You Need To Go: Indulge in tasty seafood at this free event in Pensacola! There will live music, art, and endless seafood for guests to enjoy.

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Miami Spice 2019

Price: $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner

When: August 1 - September 30

Address: Greater Miami Area

Why You Need To Go: Try foods from Miami's best restaurants! You can order meals at discounted prices from local food hubs throughout all of September. Check the list of participating restaurants here!

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Bark at the Park

Price: Human $15, dog $9

When: September 8, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Address: 501 Marlins Way at Marlins Park in Miami

Why You Need To Go: Bring your best friend to Marlins Park for an afternoon of fall fun. You and your pup can watch the Marlins face the KC Royals!

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