Fall Guide 2012: Events

Oct. 13
Blocktoberfest Street party with stein-holding competitions, German food, live music and all-you-can-drink Sam Adams Octoberfest beer specials. 5 pm Saturday; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; free-$5; 407-849-0471; wallstplaza.net.
re:deux Fashion Show Orlando designer Anne Benson is a self-professed shopaholic and an artist. She created re:deux, her line of repurposed clothing, to satisfy her need for creativity and to support her shopping habit. At this event, you can get a look at some of her one-of-a-kind creations, like jeans and hoodies recycled into dresses, embroidered pieces and cardigans with unexpected ruffles and embellishments. 8 pm Saturday; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-2788; thefalconbar.com.
The Food Truck Bazaar This is one of TheDailyCity.com's food-truck events. A variety of local mobile food vendors offer up menu items. 6-9 pm Saturday; World Bowling Center, 7540 Canada Ave.; free admission, various menu prices; 407-352-2695; thedailycity.com.

Oct. 13-Oct. 14
21st Annual Fossil, Mineral and Gem Show Florida Fossil Hunters present an indoor display of educational vendors, a kids dig pit and silent auctions. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $4; 407-699-9274; floridafossilhunters.com.

Oct. 14-Oct. 20
Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week Local fashion retail and design event with a runway show, trunk shows, designer meet-and-greets and more. Various times daily; Central Park's West Meadow, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; $50-$200; parkavenuefashionweek.com.

Oct. 14, Nov. 11
Food Truck Crazy Sample eats from a variety of local mobile food vendors. 4-8 pm Sunday; Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; free admission, various menu prices; 914-646-1676; foodtruckcrazy.com.
The Food Truck Bazaar This is one of TheDailyCity.com's food-truck events. Bring your own tables and chairs for a tailgate-style food event with menu items served up by local mobile eateries. 6-9 pm Sunday; Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; free admission, various menu prices; thedailycity.com.

Oct. 18
A Taste of Thornton Park 10th anniversary event features entree samples from area restaurants, cocktails and dessert items. 6-9 pm Thursday; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $30-$40; 407-872-7202; thorntonpark.org.