Take a look at the August 12 – August 20 events throughout the county, and feel free to share this list with other residents or visitors of the Central Florida area. If you would like your event added, go to http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/partners/submit-event, 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.
THE COMPETITION WILL HEAT UP & SATISFY APPETITES AT THE FOOD TRUCK WARS THIS FALL
Posted August 9, 2013
Get ready for gourmet food trucks, celebrity judges, live music, Battle of the Bellys, a beer garden, kids zone, special appearances and raffles! Would you believe it if we told you that all this was coming to Winter Haven, Florida this fall? Well, believe it! Whether you are a professional food truck foodie or an [...]
FLORIDA RESIDENTS CAN EXPERIENCE FANTASY OF FLIGHT FOR LESS THIS AUGUST
Posted July 31, 2013
Fantasy of Flight is one of Central Florida’s best values in family entertainment, and the value just got better! For the month of August, Florida residents will be able to take $8.00 off attraction admission pricing for adults to Central Florida’s premier aviation-themed attraction. At Fantasy of Flight, you can find vintage aircraft from the [...]
Find a complete listing of August and September events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Clearwater Threshers
Date: 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.
Haines City Farmers Market
Date: Wednesday, August 14
Venue: Haines City
- You can’t beat the fresh taste of produce that the growers and produce resellers have to offer at the Haines City Farmers Market.
- Open year-round, the Haines City Farmers Market is free and will always provide you with the freshest produce in Central Florida.
Winter Haven Farmers Market
Date: Thursday, August 15
Venue: Winter Haven
- Join various vendors in Downtown Winter Haven for a traditional farmers market with a multitude of produce, plants, jams and jellies, nuts, honey, and syrup.
Classic Albums Live
Date: Friday, August 16
Venue: The Lakeland Center
- Classic Albums Live is a must see for music lovers, theatre patrons and fans with an affinity for live performance, musicianship and true classic rock.
- See Pink Floyd Animals at the August 16, 2013 concert.
Bartow Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Bartow
- The Bartow Farmers Market is home to a variety of vendors with different fresh produce, plants, preserves, pickles, and artisans every weekend.
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Lake Silver, Winter Haven
- The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team (reestablished in 2012 by former theme park employees) perform free shows on Lake Silver.
Highland City Community Market
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Highland City
- The Highland City Community Market features fresh produce, homemade food specialties, hand-crafted items, yummy food vendors, new items, local businesses, pet services and products, and more monthly.
Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Tampa Yankees
Date: Saturday, August 17
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.
Live at the Gardens Concert Series
Wiregrass
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
- Wiregrass is a cross-genre musical ensemble based in Polk County, Florida that combines the singing and songwriting talents of Catherine Price, the instrumental virtuosity of Clint Dockery, the exquisite, fiddle licks of Jason Baker and the stead-fast bass beat of Ronnie (“Mack”) McGalliard for a unique blend of bluegrass, folk, blues, western swing, and gypsy jazz.
Spring Lake Plaza Fresh Goods & Crafts Market
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Spring Lake Plaza, Winter Haven
- The Spring Lake Plaza market offers a great variety of fresh goods made locally, fresh produce and vegetables, Caribbean food, barbeque, face painting, sweets, jams and more.
Watershed Ecology Kayak Tour
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Peace River
- Learn about the Peace Creek Watershed during a free recreational kayak tour hosted by UF/IFAS Polk County Extension and the City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division where you’ll learn about common lakefront issues, wildlife habitat, aquatic plant identification, and much more.
- Space is limited to 13 people.
Lunch and Learn Lecture Series
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Venue: Polk County History Center, Bartow
- The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker monthly on the third Tuesday.
- July’s speaker and topic is: Dr. Rick Wilbur on History of Florida Baseball.
Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Brevard County Manatees
Date: Tuesday, August 20 – Thursday, August 22
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.
Recurring Events:
World of Chima Opening– LEGOLAND® Florida, Winter Haven
Fantasy of Flight Florida Resident Discount – Through August 31 (Fantasy of Flight, Polk City)
Saturday Night Rodeo – Every Saturday night (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)
Discovery Days Great Escapes – Wednesdays through August 14 (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)
Summer Film Series – Mondays and Wednesdays through August 14 (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)
Explorations V Children’s Museum programming: Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday – weekly Monday through Friday (Explorations V, Lakeland)
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