Upcoming Events

AUG/SEPT 2021 C A L E N D A R

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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

AUG 7 – Family Day & Concert at the

Field. A family event and concert featuring music from your favorite animated movies. Enjoy bounce houses, obstacle course, face painting, games and more! Bring your lawn chair for the concert. Sat, 5-8 pm. (gates open 5 pm, concert 7 pm) Located Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, Winter Haven. Cost - $10 each or $25 for a Family of Four. TheatreWinterHaven.com

AUG 12 – Comedy Night at

Tanners. Featuring Devin Siebold from “Monsters in the Morning” and “Laughs on Fox” AND Greg “The Angry Texan” Perritt. Thurs, 7 pm. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Cost - $15 General, $20 VIP (first two rows). Check Facebook for details.

AUG 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: Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11)

AUG 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

AUG 21 & 22 – Fine Art Show

at the Magnolia. The 5th Annual Fine Art at the Magnolia is honored to be returning to the beautiful garden and theater district of Downtown Lakeland at the lovely Magnolia Building. Fine Art Show & Scholarship is a 2-day indoor Fine Art Show, open to the public, featuring works from 19 accomplished artists and craftsmen of Florida. The show will feature a variety of fine art mediums, including painting, sculpture, clay, fiber, jewelry, and drawings. Sat 10-5 pm and Sun 10-4 pm. Located downtown Lakeland, Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St. Free admission. More info email: betsy@thebohrergallery. com

AUG 26 – Bike Night at Tanners.

Sponsored by Harley Davidson of Lakeland. Enjoy Live Music, Drink Specials, “Snazzy Suds” Bikini Bike Wash, Giveaways and Raffles. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Check Facebook for details.

SEPT 3 – Sept First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. 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

SEPT 4 – Old Man Frank’s 2021

Regatta. Come by boat, canoe, paddleboard or other personal watercrafts. Enjoy live music and fun on the water. Hosted on Lake Howard in front of Old Man Frank’s located on the Chain of Lakes. Please keep our waters clean. Pick up trash. Boat and drive responsibly. Sat, 2-6 pm. Check Facebook for details.

SEPT 18 – GRB’s 5th

Anniversary Party. CHEERS TO 5 YEARS! Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Grove Roots from noon-11pm complete with limited beer releases, multiple food trucks, dueling bands, a huge cake, new merch, and fun vendors! 5 food trucks throughout the day to keep those bellies full! Music will be jamming all day long! Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music/TMike & Duke, The Broke, and Hunter Smith are all hitting the mics to bring you great, local music! Sat, 12-11 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

SEPT 18 – Central Florida

Toy Expo. Vintage & Modern Toys, Hot Wheels, Retro Gaming, Comics, Artwork & More Pop Culture Goodness! Giveaways, Raffles, and more. 100+ Tables. Doors Open at 9am! (early bird pricing) Cost: (All prices include PARKING) Early Bird Entry: 9AM-12AM - $15. General Admission: (AFTER 12am) $10. All Kids under 12 FREE. RPFundingCenter.com

SEPT 25 – Fire on the Lake

Chili Cook-Off. This is a fun filled family weekend. Chili Cook Teams will compete in an International Chili Society (ICS) sanctioned event in the following categories: Traditional Red, Homestyle, Verde Chili, Salsa, People’s Choice Chili. A craft show will also begin at noon. General Admission is free for people who attend, and $20 for People’s Choice – Chili Tasting. Cook Teams: $25 per category. To register, go to guyharveycampmack.com.

OCT 1 – 3rd Annual Fallfest at

GRB. Grove Roots is getting into the spirit of Fall with a night the whole family can enjoy complete with a Pumpkin Patch, sweets, beer releases (barrel aged imperial pumpkin ale), cider station, produce, live music & delicious food! In the market for a pumpkin? We’ve got you covered! For one day only, we’re having a pumpkin patch/pumpkin painting station with proceeds going to the Ridge Art Association, Inc! Event Details: Food Popup w/ Nutwood serving fall favorites, a Food Truck, Blue Grass Band, Pies & Sweets, Jellies & Jams, Fresh Produce, Kettle Corn, Family Fall Picture Area AND FallFest kicks off the Food Drive! PLEASE bring in any (non-expired) non-perishable food item. All food donations will be given to Restaurants Against Hunger, Inc. Fri, 5-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

OCT 2 –CommunityFest Winter Haven.

A family fun festival presented by Citizens Bank & Trust and the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, is a free festival aimed at giving families a chance to enjoy a day-in-the-park with complimentary games and activities, businesses the chance to give back to the community by setting up a booth with activities and more! Sat, 9-4 pm. Located downtown Winter Haven’s South Central, Central and Virginia Miller Parks.

OCT 10 – Annual Oktoberfest

at Grove Roots. The brewery will be transformed into a German beer hall complete with live polka, schnitzels, brats, homemade pretzels, hair braiding, stein hoisting competition, and lots of beer! So, grab your friends and celebrate like

a Bavarian! Beer: Oktoberfest Lager, German Pilsner, Kolsch, Dunkel and other limited releases on tap along with a limited amount of custom GRB Steins to purchase! Event Schedule: Marek’s Kielbasa and Pierogi - Oktoberfest menu (12-6pm), Gizzy’s Melt Down Sandwiches - Oktoberfest Menu (12-6pm), Pretzel Company (126pm), Live Polka Music (2-5pm), Hair Braiding by Lindsey (12-5pm), Stein Hoisting, Barrel Rolling, and other Competitions throughout the day! Sun, 12-7 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

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! Back in September.)

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.

AUG 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

AUG 14 & 28 – The 2nd & 4th 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.

AUG 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.

AUG 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

AUG 6, 7, 15, 20, 22, 28, 29. SEPT 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 – Outdoor Summer

Stadium Concert Series. Hosted by Theatre Winter Haven. Sponsored by Visit Central Florida, City of Winter Haven. Buy single tickets or buy 3 or more to save! Check out online for the shows performed at the stadium this summer. A SAFE, outdoor venue where we can all social distance in the grass. Bring your lawn chairs, cooler, frisbee or football. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, behind Theatre Winter Haven, 588 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Sun, 7 pm. Gates open 1 hr prior. Cost - $18. TheatreWinterHaven.com

Charity Events

AUG 15 - Danni's Bestie Festie

Benefit (1-7pm) at Tanner's Lakeside. Help us raise funds to benefit our bestie, Danni Chenier, to help with her ongoing battle with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (jawbone cancer). LIVE MUSIC with 9 bands, BBQ dinners, Air Boat Rides, Bounce House, Raffles and more!

Sports

AUG 1 – Flying Tigers vs Jupiter. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sun, 1 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 3 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Tues, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com AUG 4 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Wed, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 5 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Thurs, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 6 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 7 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sat, 6 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 8 – Flying Tigers vs Daytona. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sun, 1 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 24 – Flying Tigers vs Dunedin. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Tues, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 25 – Flying Tigers vs Dunedin

(Double Header). Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Wed, 5 pm (first game). LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 26 – Flying Tigers vs Dunedin. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Thurs, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 27 – Flying Tigers vs Cardinals.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 28 – Flying Tigers vs Cardinals.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sat, 6 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 29 – Flying Tigers vs Cardinals.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sun, 1 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

AUG 31 – Flying Tigers vs Cardinals.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Tues, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Wed, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 2 – Flying Tigers vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Thurs, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 3 – Flying Tigers vs Clearwater.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 4 – Flying Tigers vs Clearwater.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sat, 6 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 5 – Flying Tigers vs Clearwater.

Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sun, 1 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 14 – Flying Tigers

vs Cardinals. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Tues, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 15 – Flying Tigers

vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Wed, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 16 – Flying Tigers

vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Thurs, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 17 – Flying Tigers

vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Fri, 6:30 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 18 – Flying Tigers

vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sat, 6 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com

SEPT 19 – Flying Tigers

vs Clearwater. Baseball located Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland. Sun, 1 pm. LakelandFlyingTigers.com AUGUST 2021 13