SEPT/OCT 2021
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Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
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
the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Oct 14, Nov 11)
SEPT 11
– Freedom Walk 2021. Honoring Our Heroes and Remembering the Day. Registration is at 4:30 pm, Freedom Walk starts at 5 pm, with the Ceremony concluding at 5:45 pm. Located Downtown Winter Haven, South Central Park. Sat, 4:306:30 pm.
SEPT 11
& 12 – FIRExpo Repticon 2021. Florida International Reptile Expo. Exotic Animal Show. Located RP Funding Center in Sikes Hall & Exhibit Hall in Lakeland. Sat 9-4 pm and Sun 10-4 pm. Repticon.com
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.
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SEPT 18
– Old Man Frank’s 2021 Labor Day 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. Sun, 2-6 pm. Check Facebook for details. – Comedy Night at Tanners. Featuring James Von on Thurs, 7 pm. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Check Facebook for details.
SEPT 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
14 SEPTEMBER 2021
– Central Florida Collectorfest. 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 – 7th Annual 7 Rivers Water Festival. Come discover the many ways you can save water, help the environment and lighten the load on your budget. At the 7 Rivers Water Festival, today’s water issues will be explained using fun activities for the whole family. Live animals will be on display for selfie photos and take-home items to remind you to “turn the water off” will also be available for you at the festival. 5K race; Boat cruises; Water and waste water tours; Vendors; Free
water-conserving fixtures; Irrigation assistance; Plant sales; Waterrelated crafts & games; Music; Door prizes; and Touch-a-trucks. Located Downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Sat, 10-2 pm.
SEPT 18
& 19 – Central Florida Arms Show. 2-day show presented by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club. 52 years of quality arms shows. The best show in Florida. Concealed weapons class daily. Free event parking. Face masks recommended for entry; change subject to State or Federal Law. Located Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 9-5 pm and Sun, 9-3 pm. LakelandGunClub.com
SEPT 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
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.
SEPT 25
& 26 – Buckler Arts & Craft Fair. 28th Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 10-5 pm and Sun, 10-4 pm. Cost - $6 per person; kids 12 & under free (admission good both days w/hand stamp). Free parking. BucklerShows.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! 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! Event Schedule: Marek’s Kielbasa and Pierogi - Oktoberfest menu (126pm), Gizzy’s Melt Down Sandwiches - Oktoberfest Menu (12-6pm), Pretzel Company (12-6pm), Live Polka Music (2-5pm), Hair Braiding by Lindsey (125pm), 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.
OCT 15
– 14th Annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Over 40 Florida Craft and German beers! Local Florida breweries will be joining in on the fun and pouring their signature and Oktoberfest style beers. Come hungry! You can grab a traditional German dish or a bite of BBQ from a local vendor. If you are in the mood for wine, grab a glass of Riesling at the wine tent. Beer tents will surround a large traditional Biergarten at the center of the fun! Located Central and South Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. MainStreetWH.com for more info.
OCT 23
– Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair. Event to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Homes for low income Veterans. Vendors include: on site crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, on site custom designed shirts, homemade chocolates, local honey, pet portraits plus a variety of unique arts and craft items. Plus Patriotic Trees, filled with Florida Lottery scratch-off tickets. Get
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