POLK TOP 10 SMOKE ON THE WATER
THE ART OF THE HIGHWAYMEN
TASTE OF WINTER HAVEN
Feb. 4, 5-10 pm, Feb. 5, 10 am - 10 pm at 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW in Winter Haven. This is an FBA sanctioned annual competition raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. With over 80 teams from across the country competing for cash and prizes. Please come hungry, as many of these Pro Teams will be selling their BBQ! The day’s entertainment includes acoustic performances representing Gospel, Bossa Nova, Blues, Jazz, Americana, Country, Folk, Blue Grass, Rock & Roll, and Southern Soul music. bgcpolk.org/SOTW2022
Polk Museum of Art from Feb. 12 through May 22. Starting in the 1950s, a group of twentysix African-American artists painted Florida’s landscapes. The Highwaymen discovered success in simplicity, producing more than 200,000 works, and achieving incredible widespread popularity in the process. Finally, Florida art that was once deemed lowbrow and rejected from museums and galleries but celebrated widely by eager consumers receives its moment in the sun. Polkmuseumofart.org
Feb. 17, 6 - 9 pm at Venue 650. Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying live music. You must be 21 or older to attend. Hosted by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. You will have the opportunity to try different menu items from over 15 restaurants and businesses and meet the people behind your favorite local spots. Purchase tickets in advance, Centralfloridatix.com
CHAIN OF LAKES EGGFEST
SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW
PEPPA PIG THEME PARK
LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS
THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
PLANTOPIA GARDEN FESTIVAL
Feb. 19, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm in downtown Winter Haven. Slow Roll is a FREE community gathering of bicycling, urban art, craft beer, a little bit of exercise, and an amazing ski show! Bring your bike and meet at The Bike Shop of Winter Haven, where you “slow roll” through downtown Winter Haven and stop mid-roll to take in the Cypress Gardens Ski Team show. At 5:00 prior to show end, slooowly roll back through town and end at Grove Roots for drinks and a bite to eat. (Food & drink purchased by you.) More info on FB @slowrollskishow.
Opening day Feb. 24! Step into the playful World of Peppa Pig for the ultimate day of adventure! Snort, giggle & play in a theme park, exclusively designed for “little piggies” with multiple interactive rides & attractions, themed play areas complete with “muddy puddles” water play and fun live shows! Meet Peppa and her family on your child’s best day ever as you make your first theme park memories together! Reserve tickets at peppapigthemepark.com/florida.
Feb. 25 & 26 in downtown Lake Wales. Mardi Gras starts on Friday with the annual 5k Glow Run and the Mardi Gras Festival from 6 - 11 pm on the shores of Lake Wailes with live music, children’s activities, local food & beverage vendors. The festival continues Saturday from 11 am -11 pm with more live music, food, and activities for the entire family. The parade starts at 3 pm in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and winds its way down Central Ave to Lake Wailes Park. For more information visit www.lwmardigras.com.
Feb. 25 - Mar. 6 at Haines City Community Theatre. Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. This is a musical revue from the multiTony award-winning team of Kander & Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. From shows like Cabaret to Chicago, this nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “All That Jazz,” seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre! All shows are General Admission, with limited seating. Purchase tickets at centralfloridatix.com.
SWAN CITY IMPROV Every Thursday in February at 8 pm at the Laugh Out Lounge comedy club in downtown Winter Haven. What began in February of 2017 has quickly become a staple in Polk County. Join them for a hilarious night of improvisational comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Every moment is original, based on audience suggestions. Purchase tickets in advance at winterhavenlol.com.
Feb. 19, 10 am - 3 pm at 2400 Havendale Blvd. NW in Winter Haven. EGGHeads from all over the country are coming to show off their culinary talents on the Big Green Egg. Come on out for live music, delicious food, live demonstrations, and more, all for a great cause! All Proceeds go to these two organizations: Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven and Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County. Purchase tickets at chainoflakeseggfest.com.
Feb. 26, 10 am - 2:30 pm at Hollis Garden. The event is free and there will be a number of vendors selling Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Caudiciforms, Tropical Plants, Bamboo, Grasses, Exotic Fruit Trees, Native Plants, Succulents, Carnivorous Plants, Butterfly Attractants, Spices, Herbs and much more! Hollis Garden is a botanical display garden set in a neo-classical architectural environment complete with patterned flower beds, public art, and ornamental fountains. Hollis Garden is a formal garden, on a 1.2-acre site located within historic Lake Mirror Park in Lakeland.
*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. havenmagazines.com
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