Vilano Beach Dish N Fish

Dish N Fish is a new culinary tourism event in the Vilano Beach Town Center. Food tourism is any tourism experience in which one learns about, appreciates, and / or consumes food and drink that reflects the local, regional or national cuisine, heritage, and culture. This event is a collaborative fundraising partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and Vilano Beach Main Street to raise awareness of the coastal community and area dining benefits for visitors and residents to occur in April 16, 2016 in Vilano Beach Town Center.

The superb culinary event will feature a Chef Competition among High School Culinary students (ProStart Program). Five teams from around the area will compete under the tutelage of master chefs creating ceviche recipes. The Dish of the Day will feature fish and seafood classics common to Northeast Florida (shrimp and fish). 15 food stations will be available for tantalizing taste sensations. Samples will be offered by 10 well known restaurants in the region. Area wine distributers and craft beer makers will offer tastings. Meals available for $15.

Entertainment will be provided by some of the areas most well-known musicians: Amy Hendrickson, Dewey Via, Sam Pacetti, Katherine Archer, Smokin Joe Schauer, and Crawford Boyd. The event begins at 2 pm under a large tent in Vilano Beach Town Center across from Publix at 145 Vilano Road The afternoon will include continuous music from 2 pm til dusk. Arts and crafts vendors will be on site. Streetside activity centers will be open to the public to include art demonstrations, face painting and other entertainment.