Orlando Events and Festivals for April 2010

April 2010 events and festivals in Orlando include a film festival, jazz and wine evenings and arts showcases around the lakes and parks of the city. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy a day of arts and crafts shows, live entertainment and still catch the flower festival at Epcot during the month of April. If you want to break away from the rides and attractions at the theme parks for some cultural events this spring, add some of these Orlando events and festivals to your itinerary:

A Taste of Oviedo kicks of April events in Orlando, attracting thousands of foodies from Orlando and the surrounding area for a family-friendly event. You can sample food from area restaurants and stay for the citrus and celery cookoff, a home and garden show , and live entertainment throughout the day. The event takes place on April 17, 2010 in Oviedo. Call (407) 365-6500 for more information.

The Florida Film Festival takes place at the Enzian Theater in Maitland the week of April 9 and runs for ten days to honor the best in American independent and foreign films, narrative films and animation. It's one of the largest regional film festivals in the United States, and this year's lineup of events includes an American Independent Competition, Midnight movies and an international showcase. Call (407) 644-6579 for more information.

The Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts will be held on April 17 and 18 at Lake Likely and features over 150 artists from Orlando and the surrounding areas. Admission is free, and you can enjoy walking around the beautiful lake as you observe the arts and crafts booths, participate in family activities and see exhibits by the Audubon Society Birds of Prey.

Spring Fiesta in the Park is a popular community festival that takes place at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando each spring. Head here to see dozens of artist's booths with collections of sculptures, glass art, paintings, graphic art and ceramics. You can enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, and admission is free. The 2010 Spring Fiesta in the Park takes place in early April. Call (407) 649-3152 for more information.

Settle in for a jazz event and wine tasting extravaganza with a Mediterranean twist at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Friday, April 23. This Orlando spring event includes gourmet food sampling, live jazz performances and wine tastings in the hotels Harbor Piazza. More information about this Orlando April festival can be found here.

You can still catch the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival through the month of April in Orlando. This year's festival includes some new topiaries, an expanded fairy garden and a giant butterfly exhibit. The Flower Power concert lineup for April includes Tony Orlando, Ricky Nelson and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Call (407) 824-4321 for more information.