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Upcoming Events
JUNE/JULY 2022 C A L E N D A R
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
JUN 3
June First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Celebrating of 100 years of Water Skiing sponsored by Visit Central Florida featuring Twiggy the WaterSkiing Squirrel. 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
JUN 9
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: Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11)
JUN 16
Craft Beer Crawl. Come explore Historic Downtown Winter Haven while sampling specialty Craft Beers & Bites in our participating shops and businesses! Preorder your tasting mug and map online and pick them up on the corner of Central Ave and 4th Street NW to begin the crawl! Special thank you to our presenting sponsor Bank of Central Florida! Tickets are $25 and include a tasting mug and sample tastes of over 30 craft beers and bites. Located downtown Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. mainstreetwh.com and FB@ mainstreetwinterhaven
JUN 17
Balmoral Summer At The
Pool Series. Balmoral Bar & Grill is hosting a pool party series in June and July. Jun 17 is the Rum & Tequila Party from 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jun 26 is the Pirates Foam Party 1:30-5 pm (family event), Jul 8 is the 90s Glow Party 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jul 22 is the Black or White Party 7-11 pm (21 & up), Jul 31 Luau Sunday Brunch (family event). Located Balmoral Bar & Grill/Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Tickets available at CentralFloridaTix.com or BalmoralBarAndGrill.com for info.
JUN 21
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
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
JUL 1
July First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Bike Night sponsored by Harley Davidson of Lakeland. 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
JUL 2
Regatta Boat Party 2022!
Hosted by Old Man Frank’s Fourth of July Weekend. 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. Jul 2: Oaklee Music. Located at Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven on Lake Howard. FB/FranksOnTheLake
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.
JUN 11 & 18
Winter Haven Saturday
Markets. Free Community Event (closed July/Aug); 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
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
JUN 15
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.
JUN 16
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 and shops. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.
Concerts & Theatre
JUN 16
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. 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
JUN 25
Balmoral. Free Hearts & Cowboys Country Western Music Festival, featuring Bobby James, Stampede, and Southern Stars. Located Balmoral Bar & Grill, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Sat, 3:30 pm. BalmoralBarAndGrill.com
JUN 26
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
JUL 14 to 31
Grease the Musical. Grease is the word! Travel back to Rydell High and the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their summer romance as the rest of the gang sings and dances their way through Greased Lightnin’: Summer Nights, Born to Hand Jive; We Go Together; Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee; You’re The One That I Want, Beauty School Dropout and more! Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Thurs & Fri, 7:30 pm and Sat & Sun, 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Cost – Adults $36, Youth $33. www. TheatreWinterHaven.com
Charity Events & Golf Tournaments
AUG 7
Bowl A Rama 2022. Join the Humane Society for a Family Friendly fundraiser which includes Bowling w/ Shoes, Food Buffet, Raffles, Fun! 8 Pin No-Tap format. Enter a 4-person team to bowl or sponsor a lane. Space is limited so book early! PolkNoKill.org or email Lisa Baker for details: lisa.baker@humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org
JUL 2
Rockin’ Freedom Fest. Presented by City of Winter Haven. Featuring the MLK Park Rededication at 5 pm along with live music, food trucks and fireworks. Includes a ski show in tribute to the 100th Anniversary of Water Ski. Located 275 S Lk Silver Dr, Winter Haven. Sat, 5-9:30 pm.
JUL 2to 4 Red, White & Boom at LEGOLAND.
Celebrate America’s independence with us! Watch the sky fill with stunning fireworks spectacular to end your day at the Park. Find your seat early to catch the sunset over beautiful Lake Eloise before the show begins! Make sure to grab a pair of specialty viewing glasses on your way to your seat for an additional brick-tastic experience, as these glasses turn fireworks into what appears to be LEGO bricks! Located LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven. Saturday to Monday. Legoland.com/ Florida
JUL 3
Lights on the Lake in Frostproof.
Join the City of Frostproof to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on the shores of beautiful Lake Clinch. Food, fun and musical entertainment will round out the event. Located Lake Clinch. Sunday, 4-10 pm.
JUL 3
Red, White & Kaboom
Independence Celebration. The event beings at 6 pm with a live concert featuring Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players. Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players will bring their unique blend of Soul, Pop, Smooth Jazz, and Hip Hop to the Red, White & Kaboom center stage. A variety of food trucks will be parked along Lake Mirror during the event. Bring a blanket and chairs enjoy the evening’s festivities. A breathtaking fireworks display will dazzle the crowd at 9 pm. City of Lakeland asks everyone attending to bring at least one non-perishable food item that will be donated to Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). Located downtown Lakeland, Frances Langford Promenade, Lake Mirror. Sunday, 6-9:30 pm.
JUL 4
Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July
Fireworks Spectacular. Enjoy a baseball game at 5 pm, live music with the Sofa Kings and fireworks. Monday, 5-9 pm. Tickets available online or at gate: lakelandflyingtigers. com
JUL 4
Thunder on the Ridge. Celebrate Independence Day in Haines City during Thunder on the Ridge, which is one the City’s signature events. Enjoy live music, vendors, activities and fire to end the evening. Located at Lake Eva Park, Haines City. Monday, 3-10 pm.
JUL 4
4th of July Celebration in
Davenport. Largest fireworks display in Polk County. Live music featuring B. Haven, Food, Craft Vendors and Fireworks at 9:15 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Located Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, 400 E Palm St, Davenport. Monday, 3-9:45 pm.
JUL 4
Dundee 4th of July Fireworks.
The Town of Dundee is hosting the Annual 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 4pm – 9pm, at the Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Blvd, Dundee.
JUL 4
Plant City 4th of July Celebration.
A community, family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Free admission- $5 per car for parking (cash only). Concession stand open, Food vendors on site, Stage entertainment throughout the afternoon, Fun activities on the stadium field, Spectacular fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks to close the evening. Located at Plant City Stadium. Monday, 6-9:30 pm.
