Barbeque Weekends in Orlando August 5, 2011

A visit to Orlando Aug 5-7 and 12-14 is brought to you by the Letter Q… as in BBQ! O-town visitors will enjoy a heapin’ helpin’ of barbeque and some finger-lickin’ fun, as Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hosts the first-ever Barbeque Weekends, a quirky celebration rhythm, brews and barbeque!

The special August weekends, part of the resort’s season-long SummerBlast! promotion, will feature a schedule of activities and events themed around summer barbeque, including the Smokin’ Hot Barbeque Buffet and scheduled appearances on Aug. 13 by Top Chef finalist (and BBQ aficionado) Howie “Bulldog” Kleinberg of Miami, owner of Bulldog BBQ, named one of the hottest new BBQ restaurants in the nation by Bon Appétit magazine. On the first weekend, Aug. 5 and 6, Michael Love, barbeque pro and author of “Love In The Kitchen – Women Love Men Who Can Cook,” is scheduled to appear. In addition, Orlando’s “hot list” barbeque entrepreneur John Rivers, owner of 4Rivers Smokehouse, will make an appearance Aug. 6, with his signature sauces in tow.

Guests visiting the hotel during Barbeque Weekends, will have an opportunity dine on barbeque and participate in barbeque-themed events, including:

-- Guests visiting the hotel during Barbeque Weekends, will have an opportunity dine on barbeque and participate in barbeque-themed events, including:

--The Smokin’ Hot Barbeque Buffet – A sizzlin’ barbeque buffet from our illustrious “Bonnet Creek Q Crew,” serving a heaping helpin’ of beef brisket, pulled pork, barbeque sides and delightful dessert from the Dutch oven! Barbeque will be served Friday from 3-9pm, Saturday from noon – 9pm, and Sunday from Noon – 3pm. BBQ plates will be sold for around $12-$14 (depending on selections). Kids’ plate, for children 12 and under, will be $8.

-- The “Beer-B-Q” Station – an opportunity to sample the latest ice-cold Florida brews from the Florida Beer Company. The Hilton lounges and pool bar will also up the ante, with an exceptional barbeque-themed cocktail menu.

-- Live Entertainment on Saturday afternoon – nothing goes better with barbeque than rhythm and brews!

-- Bonnet Creek Summer Show-down – an opportunity to vote on your favorite culinary creations of our talented team of chefs from Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria® Orlando. Featuring a Chili Cook-Off on Aug. 5-6, and Baked Beans Cook-Off on Aug. 12-13. Complimentary Cook-Off tastings will be held 4-8pm on Friday and Noon – 2pm on Saturday.

-- Barbeque Demonstrations – Learn more about barbeque from our team of chefs, and well-know barbeque aficionados. Scheduled demonstrations include Top Chef Finalist Howie “Bulldog” Kleinberg and Master of the Kitchen Michael Love.

-- Summer Activities – Special “BBQ themed” activities for kids will include a “Squeaky Pig Toss,” “Pigs in a Blanket Relay,” and other fun games. In addition, guests can enjoy their favorite SummerBlast! activities and events, including a DUCKTONA 500, a zany rubber duck race in our lazy river; a Just Dance 3 dance-off; Dive-in Movies; and our SummerBlast! Saturday pool party (featuring Radio Disney), where one guest will win an iPod loaded with the latest hits.

-- Just Dance® 3 -- Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is the first public venue where Just Dance enthusiasts can play the highly-anticipated third installment of Just Dance 3 video game prior to its U.S. release on all video game consoles on October 11, 2011. Just Dance 3 Preview Weekends will be held at the resort on August 6 and August 13.
In honor of this special program, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is offering a summer bonus offer: a FREE one-day one-park Walt Disney World theme park ticket for every two nights a guest stays under the “SummerBlast! Disney Ticket Package.” (See www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com/summer for complete details). In addition, the resort is offering “Kids Eat Free” at Harvest Bistro, for breakfast and dinner (up to two child entrées with every paid adult entrée).

To make a reservation, please visit www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com, or call 888-353-2013.

(Note: day visitors who wish to dine on the Smokin' Hot BBQ Buffet are welcome to attend)

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