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February – March 2025
February 12 – 17
Florida State Fair
The fair is back in town! Parking is free, come try your favorite fried fair foods, or any new creation on the menu this year (chocolate bacon cheesecake on a stick, anyone?!) and carnival rides. Then explore the Ag Hall of Fame, petting zoos, livestock barns, pony and camel rides, and much more. Located at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 North, Tampa, the Fair is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and from 10 a.m. on weekends Friday-Sunday. For more information on the rides/food/entertainment, as well as promotional discount days, visit: https://floridastatefair.com/fair/
February 15, 22 and
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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 and is a production of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). Learn more at www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org.
February 15, 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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.
February 15, 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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 younger are free. For more information, please visit www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/rodeo/
February 22 and March 7, 21
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.
February 14 – 15
Ribs on the Ridge BBQ Competition
The 17th annual BBQ contest at Lake Eva Park – Ribs on the Ridge! Professional and amateur teams will compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights, while visitors taste their tempting offerings. Presented by the Florida BBQ Association and Haines City Leisure Services Department at 555 Ledwith Ave in Haines City from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, including how to register for the competition visit www.hainescity.com/191/Ribs-on-the-Ridge please call (863) 421-3700.
February 15
Orange Blossom Festival
Celebrate the most fragrant fruit flower with the city of Frostproof at the 23rd annual Orange Blossom Festival. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a free, family-fun event with food trucks, vendors, and children’s activities and more will line East and West Wall Street in downtown Frostproof. For more information please call the Chamber Office (9:00 am – 4:00 pm, M-F) at 863 635-9112.
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. Visit https://tinyurl.com/tda3kcsh for more information.
February 19 – 22
32nd Annual Antique Flywheelers Engine & Tractor Show
This is a great opportunity to view antique engines and tractors up close as the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club welcomes the public to view well-preserved examples of historic farm vehicles, antique construction equipment and sawmill demonstrations, as well as a flea market and antique village. 7000 Avon Park Cutoff Rd. in Fort Meade from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily parades take place at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For complete details, please visit www.floridaflywheelers.org/events/.
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 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 21 – 23
Jeepin’ with Judd
Polk County’s Sheriff Grady Judd invites Jeep owners to register for a weekend of trail riding and obstacle course navigation for $200 per vehicle for the weekend. Spectators are welcome to come out for free to see what all the buzz is about. Little ones will love the Power Wheels trail, and everyone will enjoy the food trucks and vendors who will be on site at Clear Springs Ranch, located on Cox Road in Bartow. Don’t forget to purchase some raffle tickets while you’re there, as all proceeds will go to benefit Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. You can find complete details at www.jeepinwithjudd.com.
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 under the age of 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.
February 22
Gone Country for kidsPACK
Help ensure that no child goes hungry in Polk County even when school is out by supporting kidsPACK. This 11th annual Gone Country event will help homeless and/or food insecure students throughout Polk and Highlands county, and takes place on February 22 from 6 – 10 p.m. at White Horse Ranch, located at 5718 Yates Rd in Lakeland. Learn more by visiting their website at www.kidspack.org or by calling 1-800-598-7871.
February 22
Plantae-palooza Garden Festival & Plant Sale
Check out the exotic edibles from Sow Exotic plus orchids, bromeliads, ferns, ornamentals, and more from local vendors who will be present to supply you with all you need to create a lush, verdant landscape. Expert horticulturists will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have at the free event taking place from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Hollis Garden, 614 E. Orange St in Lakeland. You can find more details online at www.lakelandgov.net/events/plantae-palooza-garden-festival-plant-sale/.
February 27 – March 9
Florida Strawberry Festival
Celebrate the luscious fruit that has made Plant City the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World at this beloved annual fair. There will be plenty of vendors, agricultural exhibitors, midway games, thrilling carnival rides, headliner musical performances, and lots and lots of strawberry treats. Just follow the crowds to 303 BerryFest Place in Plant City. For more information and to purchase tickets to the festival and to the concerts, please go to www.flstrawberryfestival.com.
