Upcoming Events

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

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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

SEPT 5 – 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.

SEPT 9 – 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 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.

SEPT 18 – 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

SEPT 18 – 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

a jump start on your Holiday Shopping! Admission is FREE and open to the public. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales. Sat, 9-3 pm.

OCT 23 & 24 – 45th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer

Days. Old-fashioned fun for the whole family. The festival honors pioneers from the past and presents an annual recognition award to a notable resident of historical contributions to the community during the festival with community organizations, antique tractors and cars, live music and entertainment, festival food, beer & wine. Families can also enjoy the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins for sale, fall craft stations, old-fashioned games, a corn crib, hay piles, photo station, and face painting. Located Lake Wailes Park, Lk Wales. Sat & Sun, 9-5 pm. Facebook@ LWHistoryMuseum for more info.

NOV 6 – Multi Cultural Festival. Winter Haven’s first Multi Cultural Festival is an event where we can experience the world, in our own backyard. It will display a variety of International foods and goods representing a variety of countries and cultures. There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, a Live DJ, Live Dance Performances & more! Located Downtown Winter Haven Central Park. Sat, 11-5 pm.

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.

SEPT 11 & 25 – 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.

SEPT 12 - 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

SEPT 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.

SEPT 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, 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

SEPT 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26. OCT 3, 10, 15, 17, 29, 31. NOV 5, 7, 14, 19, 21. DEC 10, 19. – 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

SEPT 8 to 12 – Disney’s Frozen Jr.

Upcoming student production co-produced by Winter Haven Rotary Club & The Rotary Wheel. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Located Theatre Winter Haven. Fri & Sat, 6 pm. Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

SEPT 29 – Jeff Foxworthy “The

Good Old Days” Tour. Comedy Icon Jeff Foxworthy is going to take us back to The Good Old Days. This unforgettable night of comedy kicks off in Bowler, WI and includes a stop in his hometown at The Fox Theater in Atlanta where he will film a comedy special. Jeff will deliver a laughter-packed evening which features all new material. Located RP Funding EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

Center, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland. Wed, 7 pm. Tickets - $68.50 plus parking. RPFudingCenter.com

OCT 7 to 31 - The Addams Family. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

NOV 24 to DEC 19 – The Sound of Music.

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

OCT 3 – Wine and Roses Concert. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Concert features classical guitarist, Dr. Benjamin Pila. Enjoy complimentary wine. This is a members only event; renew your membership or become a new member. Located at Gram Parsons Derry Down, Winter Haven. Sun, 3-5 pm (doors at 2:30 pm). Masks required. SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org

OCT 16 – 6th Annual Fore the Love. Proceeds benefit the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golf tournament hosted at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Online auction and raffle event hosted from Oct 8 to 15. Sat, 9 am. WHHFoundation@baycare.org or (863) 297-1781 for more info.

OCT 18 – Boys & Girls Club Fore the Kids

Golf Tournament. One golf event, two great locations! Lone Palm Golf Club of Lakeland and The Country Club of Winter Haven. Registration 11 am, Shotgun Start 12 pm. Boxed lunch at 12 pm and dinner at 4 pm. For more info or to register: www. bgcpolk.org/forethekids

OCT 22 – Stepping Out for Education. Stepping Out for Education is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The top winners will be named as well as the audience voting on their favorite. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9:30 pm. polkschoolsfl.com/pef/steppingout

Sports

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 SEPTEMBER 2021 15