Events..........................................................................................................................................................................................Annual Events
Founder’s Day Celebration
Polk City, 863-984-1375
MAY
Concert Under the Stars
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, 863-676-1408
www.boktowergardens.org
Imperial Symphony Orchestra plays pops
and light classical music.
Mayfaire By the Lake
Lakeland, 863-688-7743, ext. 223
One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals
showcasing nearly 200 artists.
Arts & Athletes Festival
Lakeland, 863-534-2500
Florida State Square Dance Convention
Lakeland, 863-648-5044
JULY
Christmas in July Craft Fair
Lakeland Center, Lakeland, 863-834-8100
Fourth of July Celebrations
Countywide community celebrations. Contact local
Chambers of Commerce (see pg. 68)
Thunder on the Ridge
Haines City, 863-421-3700
This event is known as the largest fireworks
display in Polk County and offers food, music,
family entertainment, arts and crafts.
OCTOBER
Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival
Lakeland, 863-683-1540
www.lakemirrorclassic.com
All types of
classic and
collectible
automobiles
on display at
Lake Mirror Park.
Fall Fest
Polk Community College
Winter Haven, 863-297-1051
Craft booths, musicians, food, children’s area,
games, haunted house and quilt show.
Annual Cracker Storytelling Festival
Homeland Heritage Park, 863-534-4340
Well-known storytellers promote Florida heritage
to all ages.
Crafts in the Park
Auburndale City Park, 863-967-3400
Craft vendors from all over the state gather to sell
their goods at this annual event.
Pioneer Days Festival
Lake Wales, 863-678-4209
Crafters and vendors show with day-long attractions.
Fall Festival
Railroad Park, Haines City, 863-421-3700
Crafts, food, entertainment, children’s costume
contest, auction and more.
Pops in the Park
Central Park, Winter Haven, 863-293-5214
Concert presented by the Imperial
Symphony Orchestra.
Pops By the Lake
Lake Mirror, Lakeland, 863-688-3743
Concert presented by the Imperial
Symphony Orchestra.
NOVEMBER
Water, Wings & Wild Things
Bartow, 863-534-2500
www.visitcentralflorida.org
A nature-based family event with music, food, fun
educational activities for children and more.
Quilts & Tea Festival
Davenport, 863-422-4507
Quilts, vendors, tea and accessories, classic cars
and carriage rides.
Winter Craft Fair
Downtown Bartow, 863-534-4030
More than 160 craft booths, children’s activities
and food.
Florida Flywheelers Fall Fuel Up
Fort Meade, 863-285-9121
Antique tractors and engines, flea market.
www.floridaflywheelers.org
Wings ‘n Things Family Fun Fest
Sun ‘n Fun Florida Air Museum, Lakeland,
863-644-2431, www.sun-n-fun.org
Weekend aviation fun and activities
for students, scouts and families.
Sunset & Symphony
Lake Wales, 863-676-1408
www.boktowergardens.org
Outdoor concert with the Orlando Philharmonic in
the shadow of Bok Tower.
Roar ‘n Soar at Fantasy of Flight
Polk City, 863-984-3500
www.fantasyofflight.com
An action-packed weekend with vintage aircraft
demonstrating their agility, speed boats battling
on the water and vintage cars racing around the
on-site track.
DECEMBER
Carols in the Park
Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven,
863-292-4453
Crafts and holiday festival
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven, 863-293-2138
Evening parade of brightly-lit
pleasure boats through four
canal-connected lakes.
Christmas
at Pinewood
Bok Tower Gardens,
Lake Wales,
863-676-1408
www.boktowergardens.org
Designer home tour in a
20-room Mediterranean Revival mansion.
Mistletoe Marketplace
Eagle Lake, 863-293-4141
Christmas crafts, music, hayrides, food, lights,
train display and Santa.
Glitter, Glisten and Snow!
Historic Railroad Park, Haines City,
863-421-3700
Chestnuts, cider, pictures with Santa,
entertainment and a chance to play in snow!
George Street Christmas Lane
Bartow, 863-533-2333
Various neighborhoods of homes and yards
decorated with holiday allegories and lights.
Lakeland’s Holiday Lights
Lakeland, 863-688-8551
Light displays in historic Munn Park and around
Lake Mirror and Lake Morton.
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