Dress up to the nines and walk down the red carpet as the paparazzi clamor to get THE shot of YOU entering the hottest event in Lakeland this August! It’s all about HOLLYWOOD baby!

Dress up to the nines and walk down the red carpet as the paparazzi clamor to get THE shot of YOU entering the hottest event in Lakeland this August! It’s all about HOLLYWOOD baby!

Seventh Annual Lakeland Cardboard
Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival
on Lake Hollingsworth
Saturday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. – noon
Lakes Education/Action Drive, in partnership with Lakeland Clean & Beautiful, the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Vision’s Lakes Alliance present Lakeland’s Seventh Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival on Saturday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. – noon at [...]

This year Downtown is partnering with the Polk County Builders Association and its members to create a huge First Friday event. Up and down Kentucky Ave. you’ll find art vendors and art receptions. The Art of Better Living is brought to you by the Polk County Builders Association and their members. Visit Munn Park to [...]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Polk Authors & Illustrators Festival!
Saturday, October 2, 2010         9:00 – 3:00
South Kentucky Avenue (between Main and Lemon Streets)   Downtown Lakeland
Help uncover Polk County’s undiscovered talent in this festival for lovers of all things “Book”!
Local authors, illustrators and publishers, now is your chance to feature your work (just in time for the holidays!)  [...]

It’s that time of year again!  We’ve gathered up the boys to bring you two tour dates this fall.  We’ll meet in Munn Park at 9:30am under the arch across from Harry’s. You must register. Space is limited.
General Tour Information
SIGN UP FOR OCTOBER 9

SIGN UP FOR NOVEMBER 13

Distinguished racing driver, Lyn St. James, will serve as Honorary Chairperson for the 2010 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. Ms. St. James was the 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year (first woman to ever win). She competed in 7 Indianapolis 500s and 15 Indy Car events. She set the world record on a closed-course [...]

13th Hispanic Festival of Lakeland
October 23th, 2010
From 1:00 p..m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Hispanic Club of Lakeland will celebrate the 13th Annual Hispanic Festival at the Lake Mirror Promenade and Barnett Family Park.  Thousands of participants from all cultures will gather to enjoy a family day with the music, dance, food, art and overall Latin flavor [...]

Downtown Lakeland and Polk Museum of Art partner to bring you
another great Downtown Lakeland tour!
Tour date set for Saturday,  October 30. Meet at the Polk Museum of Art @ 9:30am with your bikes. Firm limit of 20 riders.   Registration required.

“Over the last thirteen years Lakeland has become a city of sculptures,” explains Dan Stetson, [...]

Dogs, tell your owners that you want to dress up and march in the Dog Days of Summer Pooch Parade on First Friday, August 6th in Downtown Lakeland.  If you had rather ride, then decorate a float.   Just don’t be left out of all the fun. 
Line up at 7:15 PM in the parking lot on [...]