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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
MAY 6
– 16th Bark in the Park 2022. Main Street Winter Haven is PAWsitively thrilled to celebrate our furry companions with pet-friendly vendors, owners, and dog enthusiasts alike gathering in Central Park. Attendees can enjoy an evening stroll to shop for pet items such as collars, leashes, organic dog treats, and more! The park will be full of vendors offering services like free nail trims, information about lodging, obedience training, grooming…the whole nine yards! Don’t forget – each year Bark in the Park hosts the Annual Wiener Dog Race, beginning at 7pm in South Central Park. Dachshunds will race for the coveted title of “Fastest Wiener in Town”! Contestants are welcome to register online or at the Main Street Winter Haven tent at the beginning of the event. Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Fri, 5:308:30 pm. mainstreetwh.com and FB@mainstreetwinterhaven
14 MAY 2022
MAY 6
– May First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Family Fun Night sponsored by Lakeland Moonwalk. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD. com
MAY 6
to 8 – Hot Air Balloon Festival. This aerial event brings the spectacle and grace of evening twilight hot air balloon glows plus early morning and late afternoon mass ascensions. There is just so much going on at this event! A variety of entertainment including balloon rides, tethered rides, balloon night glows, a car show, helicopter rides, a carnival, vendors, live music and great food will make this 2nd annual event a family must-do. Located at Sun’n Fun Expo, Lakeland. Cost - $20 to $60. Tickets and Camping available: www.upupandaway.com
MAY 7
– Mayfaire 5K Run & Walk. Celebrate 43 years of the Mayfaire 5k Road Race and
Walk with an evening run or walk from downtown Lakeland through the historic Lake Morton district. This race is hosted by Lakeland Runners Club, Inc., a nonprofit organization, that promotes running and fitness for people of all ages and abilities in the community. Race begins at 7 pm near Lake Mirror and ends on the Promenade in Lakeland. For more info: www. RunSignUp.com
MAY 7
& 8 – 50th Annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake. Ranked one of the “200 Best Art Shows” ten years in a row, enjoy this premier fine art festival held each Mother’s Day weekend. Art, Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors. Located around Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. More info at www. MayfairebytheLake.org
MAY 12
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Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: May 12, Jun 9)
MAY 17
– Tasty
Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants and sweet shops. New offerings
every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket, and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. https://ldda.square. site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom
MAY 28
– Regatta Boat Party 2022! Hosted by Old Man Frank’s located on the Chain of Lakes, Lake Howard in Winter Haven. Enjoy live music from 2-6 pm. Come by boat, jet skis, canoes, paddleboards or just drive on over to have a great time under the sun! Remember to keep our lakes clean and have a designated driver. May 28: Acoustic Dose, Jul 2: Oaklee Music. Located at Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven on Lake Howard. FB/FranksOnTheLake
JUN 22
to 25 – Miss
Florida Scholarship Competition. Located in the Youkey Theatre at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. For tickets and more info: RPFundingCenter.com and MissFlorida.org
Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program
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