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January 2025 – February 2025

January 15 – 18 

37th Annual Antique Engine and Tractor ‘Swap Meet’

Buy, sell, and swap engines, tractors, parts and pieces at this four-day event. Enjoy a daily Antique Car parade at 10:30 a.m., Antique Tractor Parade at 2 p.m. each day, observe a functioning sawmill demonstration, browse the huge flea market, stroll through the Antique Village, and for the young’uns, there will be Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. Gates open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club, located at 7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd in Fort Meade. To learn more, please go to www.floridaflywheelers.org. 

January 20, 27

Awe Walk @ Bok Tower Gardens

Join Director of Visitor Engagement Tricia Martin for a series of walks from 9-10 a.m., winding through the gardens, where you’ll practice the skills of awe, wonder, and attentiveness. Start 2025 right, slowing down to take a fresh look at nature and spend moments taking in amazing vistas and magnificent blooms from the Rondel (visitor center entrance) to Pine Ridge Nature Preserve. Each weekly walk will be different; register for one walk or the entire series for maximum mindfulness! Cost is $5 for members and $25 for non-members, but includes admission to the Gardens. For registration, please visit: https://boktowergardens.org/event/awe-walk-5/ 

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22

Grady Goat Yoga Tampa Bay

Every Saturday from 9:30 – 11 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. 

January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22

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, visit www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/rodeo/. 

January 24 – February 1

Polk County Youth Fair 

Polk County Youth Fair provides an opportunity for 4-H Club members, FFA and FCCLA Chapter members, and Home Economics students to showcase their work with steer, goats, swine, and more, and compete against other youth exhibitors. This year’s fair is being held at the Polk County Agriculture Complex, 1702 US Hwy 17 in Bartow. For more information, including 2025 rules and regulations, schedule of events, deadlines, etc., visit http://www.pcyf.net/ 

January 25, February 8, 22

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. 

January 30

UF/IFAS LCLM/LLO/O&T Pesticide Prep Training

Join instructor Luis O. Rodriguez for a training workshop for applicators who work for government agencies or private companies doing work in lawns/turf and ornamentals and those who perform maintenance of plants/sods/turfgrass growing in or on cemeteries, golf courses, parks, or athletic fields. From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 700 Experiment Station Road in Lake Alfred. 6 CEU Credits are available for participants with an existing license. Cost is $20 and lunch is included. Please visit to register: https://private-agtreecrop-rowcrop-pesttraining.eventbrite.com/ 

February 6

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep Training

Join instructor Luis O. Rodriguez for a training preparation workshop to cover The General Standards Core Pesticide Exam, for basic pesticide application safety. This test is required to obtain a category license under Florida Statutes Chapter 487. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 700 Experiment Station Road in Lake Alfred. Cost is $10. Please visit to register: https://private-agtreecrop-rowcrop-pesttraining.eventbrite.com/ 

February 7-9, 14-16

Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow and Native American Festival

The 29th annual celebration of Native American culture will be taking place at International Market World, located at 1052 US 92 W in Auburndale, for two weekends, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Over 60 exhibitors will be on hand with crafts for sale, falconry demonstrations with live birds of prey, historic village displays, workshops, and more. Don’t miss the intertribal dance competitions! For more details, visit www.spiritofthebuffalopowwow.com. 

February 13

UF/IFAS Private Ag Tree Crop/Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep Training/Testing

Join instructor Luis O. Rodriguez for a training workshop for private applicators, ag tree crop license, and production crops (not trees). From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 700 Experiment Station Road in Lake Alfred. Cost is $15 and lunch is included. Please visit to register: https://private-agtreecrop-rowcrop-pesttraining.eventbrite.com/ 

February 15

2025 Polk County Cattlemen’s Ranch Rodeo

Located at the Polk County Agriculture Complex, 1702 US Hwy 17 in Bartow, this year’s rodeo will open at 10 a.m. with a trade show, and also feature a wide range of exciting activities. Wild cow milking, colt riding, calf branding, double mugging, team sorting, boot scramble, and “Senior Sorting” for participants 55+, culminating with the ranch rodeo at 1 p.m. Tickets for general admission are $10, veterans are $8, and children 8 and younger are free of charge. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ywb2fft7

February 20

Precision Irrigation/Fertigation for Florida Vegetable Farms Field Day

Join Luis O. Rodriguez and Dr. Pavlos Tsouvaltzis for a lunch and workshop session to learn how Water BMPs (Best Management Practices) can help improve water quality and boost crop yield, productivity, and plant nutrition. Discover efficient strategies to enhance your farming practices and use water resources more efficiently! From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 2685 FL-29, Immokalee. To register, visit: https://shorturl.at/cdEoV 

February 22

Highlands County CattleWomen Run the Ranch 5K

The 10th annual 5k to benefit Highlands County scholarships, held at beautiful Rafter T Ranch, 7400 Arbuckle Creek Road in Sebring. All ages are welcome to participate, with a discounted registration price of $20 for those younger than 18. All winners of each age group will receive medals! On-site registration for $40 will be available at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race.