Game on, Orlando. It’s #OrlandoBowlWeek!
I love #OrlandoBowlWeek because of the camaraderie, the history and the fans that turn into family. The magic of this city comes alive during this time with fans from all over joining to celebrate this great American pastime. It’s not always about the game either.
Orlando’s bowl history began on Jan. 1, 1947, when unbeaten Maryville College from the hills of Tennessee played Catawba of North Carolina in the inaugural Tangerine Bowl matchup. With a charitable heart in mind, the game was set up as fundraiser for the Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Hospital in Umatilla, which was sponsored by the Florida State Elks Association.
Now, 75 years later, Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) still embraces community and charity. FCS and its predecessors have helped thousands of at-risk youth in Central Florida through the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation and other outreach programs. Learn more about FCS and its effort to support our community here.
This year, No. 19 Clemson and Iowa State have been selected to play in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, December 29 at 5:45 p.m.
Then on New Year’s Day at 1:00 p.m. No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky will square off in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl. Tickets to both matchups are on sale now at FloridaCitrusSports.com.
Do you have a favorite memory from #OrlandoBowlWeek? I’d love to hear about it. Share your memory on Facebook or Instagram and tag me(@disdrivenlife) along with #OrlandoBowlWeek.
About Florida Citrus Sports
Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events, including the Vrbo Citrus Bowl, the Cheez-It Bowl, the Florida Blue Florida Classic, the Florida Cup and the Camping World Kickoff. For more information, visit FloridaCitrusSports.com.
- “I am a Florida Citrus Sports Influencer Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in supporting #OrlandoBowlWeek and reporting my opinion within this blog, Florida Citrus Sports has provided me with complimentary tickets to 2021 Vrbo Citrus Bowl and other exclusive opportunities.”
A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life – A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects – create~inspire~share.
