Below, you will find Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing’s weekly list highlighting events taking place throughout the county on August 5 – August 13. Feel free to share this with others, especially those visiting the area. If you would like your event added, go to http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/find/events, fill out the form, and click "Submit an Event."
Tourist Development Council
Polk County Tourist Development Council’s primary objective is to increase overnight stays in Polk County accommodations and enhance the county’s economic climate. The TDC and subcommittees hold public meetings year-round. The full meeting schedule is listed on VisitCentralFlorida.org/TDC and CentralFloridaSports.com.
POLK COUNTY WRAPS UP A BUSY SUMMER OF EVENTS
Posted August 1, 2013
The 2013 summer marked not only an eventful year for Polk County Sports Marketing with a number of events including IRONMAN 70.3 Florida, the Sunshine State Games: Polk County Festival and the NSA Fastpitch World Series, but also marked a successful one as well. Find out about these great events and their [...]
FLYING TIGERS BEGIN FOUR-GAME HOMESTAND AGAINST STONE CRABS TONIGHT
Posted July 29, 2013
The Lakeland Flying Tigers continue their current homestand with a four-game series against the Charlotte Stone Crabs July 29 – August 1. Monday, July 29 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Dollar Mondays – Fans pay only $1 for the items below: $1 tickets $1 hot dogs $1 [...]
This Week in Central Florida Sports
For a complete listing of upcoming events in Polk County, please visit our website at: CentralFloridaSports.com/events.aspx.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Dunedin Blue Jays
Date: Wednesday, August 7 – Friday, August 9
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
- Home games for the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Lakeland’s minor league baseball team, are held at Joker Marchant Stadium.
- Find ticket information and daily promotions on our website at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
Florida Orange Blossom Series- Summer Classic
Date: Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10
Venue: Simpson Park Community Center, Lakeland
- Lakeland Table Tennis Association, Inc. presents the Florida Orange Blossom Series-Summer Classic, a table tennis tournament that is expected to bring 100 participants to Polk County.
Florida ISA Adult Carter Road Classic
Date: Saturday, August 10 – Sunday, August 11
Venue: Loyce Harpe Park, Mulberry
- Florida ISA will host their Adult Carter Road Classic over two days in Mulberry.
- The event is an adult tournament, which will feature competition in men’s slowpitch class D & E divisions.
- An estimated twenty teams from around the state of Florida are expected to compete in the event.
Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Clearwater Threshers
Date: Saturday, August 10 – Monday, August 12
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
- Home games for the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Lakeland’s minor league baseball team, are held at Joker Marchant Stadium.
- Find ticket information and daily promotions on our website at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
Trail to Trail Race
Date: Sunday, August 11
Venue: Loyce Harpe Park, Mulberry
- Take the solo challenge or grab a team mate for one of the most unique races in the southeast bringing roadies and mountain bikers together for a great event.
Recurring Events:
Saturday Night Rodeo – Every Saturday night (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)
Rebecca Thompson
Internet & E-Marketing Coordinator, Visit Central Florida
2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road | Auburndale, Florida 33823
Direct: 863-551-4736 | Fax: 863-551-4740 | Rebecca@VisitCentralFlorida.org
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