Bacchus Bash Pictorial

Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association sponsored its 30th annual Bacchus Bash fundraising event to benefit the CFHLA Foundation. The nonprofit organization has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and grants to local hospitality students and schools during the past 10 years. This year, the event earned more than $123,000 for hospitality education in Central Florida. Held at Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue, Bacchus Bash is considered “Orlando’s Largest Street Party,” boasting more than 20,000 attendees and nearly 80 food and beverage booths. During the event, participants sampled favorite foods, specialty drinks and live entertainment from premier hotels and restaurants. 💓

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Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Board Chairman David Bartek (third from right) of Loews Hotels visits with members of the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes team at the 2016 CFHLA Bacchus Bash.


042116 bacchus bash pic2Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Board Chairman David Bartek (fourth from right) of Loews Hotels raises a glass with the team of Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort at the 2016 CFHLA Bacchus Bash.


042116 bacchus bash pic3(L. to r.) Christina Thomas, food and dining contributor for Orlando Signature Magazine; Allison Walker, reporter/anchor for News 13 — Orlando; and Southwest resident Johnny Magic, radio host of Johnny’s House on XL 106.7-FM, serve as food and beverage judges at the 2016 Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Bacchus Bash.


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Members of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association’s Engineers Council celebrate a successful 2016 CFHLA Bacchus Bash.


042116 bacchus bash pic5Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Immediate Past Chairman Gerald Urquiola (left) of the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center and Eric Rosenbaum of Sierra Lodgings Inc. mingle at the 2016 CFHLA Bacchus Bash.


042116 bacchus bash pic6Local band Orange Avenue headlines at the 2016 Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Bacchus Bash.


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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress’ booth displays a tropical theme at the 2016 Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Bacchus Bash.