Upcoming Events

JULY/AUGUST 2022 C A L E N D A R

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

JUL 8, 22 & 31 – Balmoral Summer At The Pool Series.

Balmoral Bar & Grill is hosting a pool party series in July. 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.

JUL 14 –

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: Aug 11, Sept 8)

JUL 15 & 16 – Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden

Market. “A Summer in Paris” is the theme. Voted one of the top vintage markets in the country. Located at the RP Funding Center, Exhibit Hall, Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 9-4pm. Cost - $6, free parking. FancyFlea.net

JUL 16 –

Treasure Hunt Downtown.

Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven, in partnership with our Downtown businesses and LEGOLAND Florida Resort, presents our Annual FREE Treasure Hunt Downtown. Children under the age of 12 will search for LEGO® Minifigures in the participating locations Downtown! Here’s how it works: Pick up your free treasure map from the Chamber of Commerce Breezeway between 11am-1pm; Participating downtown businesses will hide a LEGO® Minifigure inside their business; Once you have spotted the LEGO® Minifigure, tell the business owner and they will mark your map; After all stops have been completed, you will turn in your map to the treasure chest located in the Chamber of Commerce Breezeway. You must turn in your map by 2PM to be entered into the drawing for one of several prizes, the Grand Prize is Four (4) LEGOLAND® Florida Tickets! **You must reserve one map per child in advance to participate. All children participating in the event must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Located Central Ave, Dntn Winter Haven. Sat, 11-2 pm. MainStreetWH.com for more info.

JUL 16 – Buena Block

Party. Hosted by Buena Market and Downtown Lakeland. 60+ makers, artists, and food & beverage pop-ups from all around Central Florida. Live music, DJ, entertainment. Located Downtown Lakeland, Kentucky Ave. Sat – 5-10 pm.

JUL 19– 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

JUL 22 to 24 – Open Season Sportsman’s Expo.

Access to hunting seminar sessions & one-on-one with industry experts. Shop hundreds of hunting products & services. Activities & displays such as the Trophy Deer Contest. Fun filled family experience, including kids’ archery ranges. Door Prize Entry. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. (Children 12 and under are free but do require a ticket.) Ticket prices will cost more at the door, so secure your tickets today. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 2-7 pm. Sat, 9-6 pm. Sun, 9-4 pm. Early Tickets - $9 Adults, $4 Youth (13-17), 12 and under free. OpenSeasonSportsmanExpo. com and www. RPFundingCenter.com

AUG 4 –

WhistleStop Political Rally.

Join the Winter Haven Chamber for the WhistleStop political rally at Nora Mayo Hall! This will be a fun evening of getting to know candidates running for elected office, eating BBQ from Smokin’ Jims and spending quality time with local friends. Candidates can purchase a booth and share more about what they stand for so you, the community, can learn more and make an educated decision. Located at Nora

Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8 pm. Tickets - $25.

AUG 5 – 40th Annual Pig

Roast & Political Rally. Hosted by the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce. Meet and mingle with Incumbents & Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices, enjoy a fabulous catered dinner by John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, Door Prizes, Parade of Candidates, live band Red Hot Rooster and more! Located Lk Eva Event Center, Haines City. Fri, 6-9 pm. Tickets - $50. NortheastPolkChamber.com

AUG 5 – August First Friday.

Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is Back to School bash. 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

AUG 14 –

Central Florida Collectorfest.

15,000 sq ft of Toys and Collectibles! Hosted by Florida Toy Shows and Expos. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 9-4 pm. Early Bird Entry (9a-12p) - $15, General Admission (after 12p) - $10, 12 and under free. Parking free. FloridaToyShows.com and www. RPFundingCenter.com

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. (Closed August)

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 8:30-11:30 am (Summer Hours Jun, Jul, Aug).

JUL 10 - 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

JUL 20 – 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.

JUL 21 - 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.

JUL 15 – 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. Jul 15: The Who ‘Who’s Next’, Aug 12: Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms”. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

JUL 23 – Hulas and

Homicide. Presented by Ramon Theater. Murder mystery theater: find out who murdered Winnie before the hula contest. Coffee and dessert served. Guests can bring own snacks and beverage of choice. Sat, 7 pm (doors at 6:15 pm). RamonTheater.com

Concerts & Theatre

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

AUG 27 – Drag & Dinner Show at Balmoral.

Hosted by Trishelle featuring Olivia and Japonica. Located Balmoral Event Center, Balmoral Resort, Haines City. Sat, 7-10 pm. Tickets - $45. CentralFloridaTix. com

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

AUG 7 – Bowl A Rama 2022.

Join us 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