Upcoming Events

MAY/JUNE 2022 C A L E N D A R

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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

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 –

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

that assists those in the SNAP/ EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

Winter Haven Farmers Market

– Saturdays. Shop locally-grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9-1 pm.

MAY 8 - Second Sunday

Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

MAY 14 & 28 – Winter

Haven Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and pet-friendly! Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm. WinterHavenSaturdayMarkets.com

MAY 18 – GRB’s Moonlight

Market. Every third Wednesday. Community, Crafts & Beer! The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music! Wed, 6-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

MAY 19 - Lake Wales 3rd

Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and incoming restaurants and The Ranch Taproom & Coffee House. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

MAY 4 – One Night of Queen.

Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works. In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars in Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. As a result, Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since then ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The band have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you! Located at RP Funding Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Wed, 8 pm (doors at 7 pm). Cost - $64, $42 plus parking. RPFundingCenter. com

MAY 12 – Classic Albums

Live Concert Series. Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Performances of classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. May 12: The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’, Jun 16: Pink Floyd ‘The Wall’, Jul 15: The Who ‘Who’s Next’. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

MAY 13 to 15 – Seussical

Jr. the Musical. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in SEUSSICAL, JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza. Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Fri & Sat, 6 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. Cost – Adults $36, Youth $33. www. TheatreWinterHaven.com

MAY 14 – Havana Nights at

Balmoral. By popular demand Havana Nights returns to Balmoral Bar and Grill with TIMBALIVE. Cuban-style salsa band to entertain us with their high-energy dance music “TIMBA”. TIMBALIVE are highly trained musicians from Music Schools in Cuba. TIMBALIVE is one of the largest and most successful groups of Timba in United States and the world. TIMBALIVE offers the best Cuban Music with a mix of different rhythms from around the world. A cigar-roller will be on-site offering hand rolled cigars all night! Indulge all night in a specialty Latin menu organized by Balmoral’s Executive Chef. Located Balmoral Bar & Grill, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Sat, 7:30-10:30 pm. Cost - $25 General Admission or $35 with a Cigar. BalmoralBarAndGrill.com

MAY 14 – Jazz Series: Tribute to Art Blakey & The Jazz

Messengers. The Lake Wales Jazz Connection is a collective of Florida’s very best Jazz musicians. Led by drummer, composer, arranger, and educator Paul Gavin, the Jazz Connection brings to Lake Wales the very best of live Jazz Music in Central Florida. Enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and beverages available for purchase. Located Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 St Rd 60 East, Lk Wales. Sat, 7-9 pm; doors at 6 pm. Cost - $25 Members, $30 Non-Members. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/jazz-series-featuring-art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-5-14-2022

JUN 26 – Theo Von, Return of

the Rat Tour. Theo Von grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and slowly became an adult. He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions of listens/views a month. Theo’s new comedy special “Regular People” was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and is now streaming on Netflix. In the Spring of 2020 Theo completed his two year Dark Arts Tour, which took him across America, Australia, and Europe, and another country. He’s currently on the road with his 2021 Return Of The Rat Tour. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm. Tickets - $46.50, $56.50, $88.50 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

MAY 14 – Rock for Paws 2022.

Featuring rock band Smokepoint, this event is a benefit for the SPCA Florida. Along with the 98.3FM BIG MAX Morning Team Eric and Mike, join us for a fun evening of live music, great food, drinks and spirits, dancing, raffles, event concert T-Shirts, and party with us to help the animals who need emergency disaster response and recovery help.

About the band: Smokepoint performs classic and modern pop/ rock hits. From Journey to Jonas Brothers, Beatles to Bon Jovi, Motley Crue to Maroon 5, Van Halen to Greta Van Fleet, The Cars to The Weeknd. Located at Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven. Sat, 7-10 pm. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.spcaflorida. org/rock-for-paws