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. [...]

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!

It’s back to the grind of the school year, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play.  Downtown merchants and title sponsor MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION want you to have fun with knowledge, so we’re organizing a trivial pursuit scavenger hunt.  Pick up your game cards at any participating merchant and go in [...]

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market plans to honor local police and fire fighters on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at our location at the corner of E. Pine Street and N. Kentucky Avenue. Police and Fire vehicles will be displayed and K-9s will be on hand for demonstrations. Free fire / police hats for kids!  Free [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Join us for our first annual fundraiser for SPCA, Inc. “Rockin’ for the Dogs” at Holiday Inn Lakeland-South on Saturday, July 31st! Featuring Richie Merritt of The Marcels, The Clovers, and The Drifters with hits such as “Love Potion #9”, “One Mint Julep” & “Save the Last Dance for Me” with Ken Brady the lead [...]

WEATHER UPDATE: We expect the rain to pass, so look for updates here as members report their status…..As for now (5:10pm) First Friday is a GO!
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First Friday is once again hosting “Dog Days of Summer” for the August 6th theme.  Even if you don’t have a dog in this hunt, you’ll  [...]

2010 Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Holiday Inn Lakeland-South on Saturday, August 7th! All Elvis Tribute Artists Welcome! To Sign-Up and Reserve Seats, Call Now! (863) 646-5731 – Elvis Tribute Vigil held in Honor of the King prior to contest plus special dinner menu featuring Elvis’ favorite foods! Doors at 5pm, Vigil at 8pm, [...]