A one of a kind belly flop contest - Franco's Flop Fest flops into Orlando's Baldwin Park this weekend!

Orlando's biggest flop fest of the year returns this weekend, bringing a contest like no other to the city on Sunday, Sept. 20.

One of Orlando's craziest and wildest annual events flops its way back to the city this weekend, with Franco's Flop Fest, the biggest flop fest of the year causing a splash on Sunday, September 20.

Franco's Flop Fest is a one of a kind belly flop contest held annually in the Baldwin Park neighborhood of Orlando. Costumed contestants put on a show in front of thousands of fans. The event also houses food trucks, drinks & beer, and a vendor market all on New Broad Street.

Floated by Florida Citrus Sports, Franco's Flop Fest returns to Tactical Brewing, 4882 New Broad St, in Baldwin Park bringing epic flops, f and unforgettable family fun to the city, and trust us when we say that you gotta see this contest to believe it!

Expect live music, a special beer release from Tactical Brewing, a vendor market from Parking Lot Party, and up to 20 contestants expected to splash their way to stardom and infamy at Orlando's Premier Belly Flopper – a title that one winner will hold for 12 months.

Bring your friends, bring your families, bring your bellies. Vamos, chico, wat to take part, read on!

FRANCO’S FLOP FEST

September 20, 12 pm – 5 pm

• FREE block party in front of Tactical Brewing

• Special beer releases

• Food vendors

• Local market pop-ups

• Music

• The legendary Belly Flop Contest at 1.45 pm

Come thirsty and prepare to get splashed. For more details, head to the website https://www.francosflopfest.com.

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