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April – May 2024
April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18, and 25
Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market
This vibrant, eclectic market brings the community together every Saturday in Downtown Lakeland with fresh, local produce, live plants, and a variety of hot foods and handcrafted wares. It is located on the 200 block of N Kentucky Ave in Lakeland from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday (except in August) and is a production of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). Learn more at www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org.
April 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18, and 25
Grady Goat Yoga Tampa Bay
Every Saturday from 10 – 11:30 a.m., Grady Goat Farm hosts a fun and relaxing yoga class featuring their famous goats. Tickets are $39 for each attendee. This delightful event benefits Project G.O.A.T. (Global Offensive Against Trafficking), a charity that works to protect children. Grady Goat Farm is located at 12551 Franklin Rd in Thonotosassa. Learn about this incredible farm and all that they do by visiting their website at www.gradygoat.org.
April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18, and 25
Saturday Night Rodeo
This fun, family-friendly rodeo takes place every Saturday through the end of November from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, located at 3200 River Ranch Blvd in River Ranch. Enjoy the antics of cowpokes and bronco busters as they show off their skills trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and more. Kids are invited into the rodeo arena toward the end of the night to participate in a real “calf scramble.” Tickets are $32.05 for adults, $26.70 for children ages 5 – 12, and children ages 4 and under are free. For more information, please visit www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/rodeo/.
April 13 and 27, May 18 and 25
Downtown Farmer’s Market in Lake Wales
The Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market is sponsored by Lake Wales Main Street and takes place every second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 20 N Market St in Lake Wales. This producer-only market specializes in locally grown, pesticide-free produce and plants, baked goods, local honey, Florida grove pepper sauces, cheeses, award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs, homemade jams and jellies, natural pet treats, plus a ton of crafts, clothing, and jewelry. For more information, you can contact Lynn Greenfield at (863) 676-8782 or visit www.lwmainstreet.com/farmers-market.
April 19
Blooms in Balance: Growing Gardens on Less Water
Discover techniques and strategies to cultivate thriving gardens, while conserving water resources, from 12 – 1 p.m. at Lakeland Electric, 501 East Lemon Street Lakeland. The workshop is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and the City of Lakeland Water Utilities as part of the Lakeland Learn & Grow workshop series and will also provide food and giveaway raffle prizes. Visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blooms-in-balance-growing-gardens-on-less-water-food-raffle-prizes-tickets-851824238227?aff=oddtdtcreator for registration and details.
April 19-20
Bonfire Tournament Tickled Pink Playoff
Kick off the annual Bonfire Tournament Series at Guy Harvey’s Camp Mack Resort, located at 14900 Camp Mack Rd in Lake Wales, with a weekend of fishing and outdoor activities. Registration is $80 per team and includes $10 Big Bass Entry. You can find complete details at www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/bonfire-tournament-series/. You may also call (863) 696-1108 or email Kdenell@GuyHarveyOutpost.com for more information.
April 20
SOW Exotic Grand Opening
After two years of growing and building their new nursery expansion project, Sow Exotic is excited to announce the grand opening of their nursery for in-person shopping, special events and more! From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, join Sow Exotic as they celebrate Earth Day weekend and explore their collection of rare fruit and medicinal plants. Located at 6405 Thornhill Road, Winter Haven, Florida. Visit their Facebook event page: https://bit.ly/3VKW0ad
April 25
2024 HCCGA Golf Day
The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association’s annual golf tournament will be held at the Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club in Sebring. Lunch will be at 12 p.m. and tee off at 1 p.m. The cost is $100 per player or $400 per foursome. For more information on registering, please call Ray or Jan at the HCCGA office, (863) 385-8091, or email admin@hccga.com.
April 26
Plant City Ag Tour
Members of the Plant City Chamber of Commerce are invited to take a tour of local agricultural operations including Mosaic, Big Timber Cattle, and the University of Florida – Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. Registration is required by April 18 and the fee is $20. Participants should meet at the Chamber office at 8 a.m. and will return by 4 p.m. To register, please go to the Events Calendar page for this event at https://business.plantcity.org/events/details/plant-city-ag-tour-15586?calendarMonth=2024-04-01
April 26
Swan Derby
The Swan Derby is Lakeland’s annual “Derby Style” event that benefits the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM). Don your best derby hat to come out and enjoy the thrill of the competition, live music, great food, and a wonderful social event on the lovely Lake Mirror, at the Frances Langford Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. The excitement takes place from 5:30 – 9 p.m. You can find more information at www.lvim.net/swan-derby/.
April 26
Ranching Foundations Lunch and Education Day
Join Range Cattle Research and Education Center at 3401 Experiment Station in Ona, Florida for a day filled with cattle management presentations and demonstrations. Courses for the day include Cow Management, Calf Care, Heifer Management, and Bull Management. 9 a.n.- 2:30 p.m. Registration is $40 per person and includes lunch and additional educational materials. Register here: https://ranchingfoundations.eventbrite.com For more information contact Allie Williams at allisonwilliams@ufl.edu.
May 10
Polk County Farm Bureau – Harvest Celebration Fundraiser Dinner
Help support local Agriculture Education programs with a tasty steak dinner, cash bar, and raffle/auction. The cost is $100 per person, and $800 for a sponsorship table of eight guests. This annual event will be held at 650 Venue – 650 6th Street SW, Winter Haven this year, with cocktail hour from 6 -7 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7 p.m. Please get in touch with Sarah True at saraht@pcfb.org or 863-533-0561 ext. 112 for more information and tickets.
May 14
Herd Health Seminar
Join the UF/IFAS Extension and South Florida Beef Forage Program from 6-8 p.m. to learn how to get the most out of your vaccines through vaccine selection and property pharmaceutical handling. There is a $10 registration fee that includes dinner and educational materials. Pre-registration closes May 3. Registration at the door is $15. Ro register, go to https://herdhealth.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Bridget Stice at bccarlis@ufl.edu
