FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I become a vendor at First Fridays or Walkabouts?

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership is a membership supported marketing organization. Our job is to promote Downtown Lakeland and the business members of our organization.  For that reason only members of our organization are allowed to set up information booths during First Fridays/Walkabouts.  The purpose of our events is to encourage the public to eat, shop and do business with our Downtown merchants. Therefore we do not allow outside food or retail vendors. Please see our membership tab for member rates and benefits. 

How do I become a vendor at other Downtown Events?

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership is not responsible for events other than the monthly First Fridays, the Holiday Walkabout and Holiday Fest.  For information on other events put on by the city of Lakeland or other private groups who rent Munn Park, please call the City of Lakeland Parks and Rec department at 834-2233.

How do I become an entertainer at First Fridays/Walkabouts?

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership is always looking for talented citizens to add to our entertainment mix.  We ask that all of our entertainers join our organization. (See membership tab for more info). Our goal is to provide a pleasant atmosphere that encourages folks to come Downtown and enjoy the many fine restaurants and shops.  Our preference is acoustic style musicians who can create ambiance for a small area so we can have many entertainers throughout Downtown without having interference between them. We prefer to hear a sample of your work. Please email us your information so we can get it to the First Friday Chairperson who will contact you.

How do I become a vendor or entertainer at Music on the Promenade or Pics on the Promenade?

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership does not organize the Music on the Promenade event. Please contact the City of Lakeland, Kevin Cook at 834-6264.

How do I become a vendor or entertainer at Downtown Farmers Curb Market?

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership does not organize the Farmers Market.  This event is produced by the LDDA (Lakeland Downtown Development Authority).  Please contact them at 687-8910.

Other events organized by the city:

Red, White & Kaboom
SnowFest