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TALLAHASSEE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Location: University Center Club at Florida State University
City: Tallahassee
County: Leon
Region: North Central
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General Date: Begins 2nd Thursday in November
Beginning Date: 2008-11-22
Ending Date: 2008-11-22
Duration (no. of days): 3
Year Festival Began: 1996
Approximate Attendance: 650
Public Admission Price: $$$
Other Fees/Costs: Tickets range from $50-$225 depending on event.
Festival Phone: (850) 222-0200
Web Site: http://www.tallywinefest.org
Additional Contact Info: Alternative contact: March of Dimes, (850) 422-3152
Description: Wine Tasting offering an assortment of over 200 wines from around the world, live music and hors d' oeuvres. Over 150 items are auctioned (from vintage wines to 7-day get-a-way trips). Benefits the March of Dimes.
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PLANT CITY PIG JAM
Location: Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1900 South Park Rd & 1401 Albertsons Drive
City: Plant City
County: Hillsborough
Region: Central West
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General Date: 3rd Saturday in November
Beginning Date: 2008-11-22
Ending Date: 2008-11-22
Duration (no. of days): 1
Year Festival Began: 2003
Approximate Attendance: 6,000
Public Admission Price: Free
Other Fees/Costs: Parking is $3.
Festival Phone: (813) 754-3707
Web Site: http://www.plantcity.org
Additional Contact Info: Alternative contact: http://www.plantcitychamber.org, http://isctest.home.att.net/home.htm, (800) 760-2315
Description: Finger-licking good barbecue, live entertainment, children's activities. This event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and contestants participate in three classes--Professional, Amateur, and Kids.
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CHILIBLAST
Location: 9841 Adamo Drive
City: Tampa
County: Hillsborough
Region: Central West
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General Date: 1st Saturday in November
Beginning Date: 2008-11-22
Ending Date: 2008-11-22
Duration (no. of days): 1
Year Festival Began:
Approximate Attendance: Varies
Public Admission Price: Free
Other Fees/Costs: Entry Fee is $30 Red Chili, $10 Salsa or $20 Verde. Or enter all three categories for $50. Make check payable to City of Clearwater. Must be ICS member to compete.
Festival Phone: (727) 781-6330
Web Site: http://www.floridachili.com
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Description: State of Florida Championship. Winner advances to the 2007 World's Championship Chili Cookoff. Finals and a chance to win $25,000. Best decorated booth contest, music and food, kids activities.
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YANKEETOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Location: Riverside Drive
City: Yankeetown
County: Levy
Region: North Central
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General Date: 3rd weekend in November
Beginning Date: 2008-11-22
Ending Date: 2008-11-23
Duration (no. of days): 2
Year Festival Began: Unknown
Approximate Attendance: 2,500
Public Admission Price: Unknown
Other Fees/Costs:
Festival Phone: (352) 447-5285
Web Site: http://www.yankeetown.com/
Additional Contact Info: http://www.yankeetownfl.govoffice2.com, 352 447-2511, yankeetownth@bellsouth.net
Description: Festival offers delicious fresh local seafood, other food vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts show, children’s games and the Blessing of the Fleet on the Withlacoochee River. Sponsored by the Yankeetown/Inglis Lion's Club.
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