Local Events: October 15th - October 21st

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Katie's Picks

Friday Fest - Bartowberfest | Friday, October 16th | 6PM - 9PM
Location: Main Street, Bartow
Description: Grab your lederhosen (or just your favorite flannel) and join us for October's Friday Fest: Bartowberfest!We're bringing Oktoberfest-inspired fun to Downtown Bartow. Whether you're coming for the music, the food, the friendly competition, or just a great night downtown, there's something for everyone at this special Friday Fest! Event Info

27th Annual Lake Mirror Classic Concours and Car Show | Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th
Location: Lake Mirror, Lakeland
Description: This annual multi-day automotive celebration is held in historic downtown Lakeland and features over 850 show vehicles, making it one of the largest automotive events in central Florida. Come out this weekend and check out some cars! Event Info

Swantoberfest 2026 | Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th | 7PM
Location: Swan Brewing, Lakeland
Description: Join us for a fun-filled weekend as we celebrate Oktoberfest the best way we know how — with German beer releases, live music, German eats, and plenty of family-friendly fun! Event Info

Around the World Vendorfest | Saturday, October 17th | 12PM - 8PM
Location: Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeland
Description: Experience a global celebration featuring international food vendors, unique cultural cuisines, specialty products, handcrafted goods, and retail vendors from around the world. Whether you're craving new flavors or searching for one-of-a-kind treasures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Event Info

Mike's Shoutout

Sip, Yoga & Light | Thursday, October 15th | 6PM–7PM
Location: Port 27, Lake Hamilton
Description: A special Breast Cancer Awareness Month event featuring gentle yoga, mindful movement and reflection. All levels welcome! Your ticket includes a glass of wine, Prosecco or a non-alcoholic mocktail. Event Info

Fall Festivals

Harvest Days | Every Saturday & Sunday in October | All Day
Location: Keel Farms, Plant City
Description: Harvest Days feature hay rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and painting, a pie-eating contest, local vendors/food trucks, and seasonal wines and ciders. Event Info

Lumley's Fall Festival | Every Saturday & Sunday in October | 10AM - 5PM
Location: Lumley's Farm, Plant City
Description: Lumley's Fall Festival includes hay rides, games, inflatables, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and more. Event Info

Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Fall Farm Adventure | Friday - Sunday through November 8th | Times Vary Daily
Location: Harvest Holler Farm, Polk City
Description: This Fall Farm adventure lets families see and experience a real working family farm with animals, activities, and, of course, the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Event Info

Fall Fest | Every Saturday and Sunday from September 26th - November 22nd
Location: Golden Ridge Groves, Bartow
Description: Get lost in our 8-acre corn maze, take a hayride around the farm, play your way through the game zone, pick out a pumpkin, grab something good to eat, and make a full day of fall memories with us! Event Info

The Haunting of River Ranch | Fridays and Saturdays from September 25th - November 7th
Location: Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch
Description: We’re conjuring up thrills this Halloween season. Experience the haunted stables—our chilling centerpiece. Then brave a scary walkthrough, explore scare zones, strike a pose at eerie photo ops, and refuel at our food and beverage booths! Event Info

Historic Halloween Tours | Saturdays and Sundays, October 3rd - October 31st
Location: Wonder House, Bartow
Description: The Wonder House Halloween tour features the "ghost stories" of the Wonder House and its history. The house will be decorated for Halloween with many personal oddity collections on display, and just a friendly reminder that this tour does not have any jump scares, zombies, or monsters. Event Info

Local Markets

Night Market and Tap Spotlight | Thursday, October 15th | 6PM - 9PM
Location: Union Taproom, Winter Haven
Description: This market takes place in the unique Union Taproom. Check out the new taps they have on draft and check out local vendors while having a bite and a brew. Event Info

Polk Women Mean Business Indoor Market | Saturday, October 17th | 8AM - 1PM
Location: CoHatch, Lakeland
Description: This market features a rotating line of product-based businesses. Whether you’re shopping, networking, or just exploring, the Indoor Market is the perfect way to support local businesses in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. Event Info

Downtown Farmers Market | Saturday, October 17th | 8AM - 2PM
Location: Downtown Lakeland
Description: Downtown Lakeland once again comes alive with 100 local vendors bringing fresh produce, locally raised meats, artisan breads, handcrafted goods, fresh flowers, specialty foods, and so much more. Event Info

Winter Haven Farmers Market | Saturday, October 17th | 9AM - 1PM
Location: Along Magnolia Ave, Downtown Winter Haven
Description: Fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and local vendors. Located between 2nd & 3rd St SW. Event Info

Dixieland Midday Market | Sunday, October 18th | 10AM - 3PM
Location: Concord Coffee, Lakeland
Description: Located in Lakeland's Historic Dixieland Neighborhood every Sunday for a fantastic midday market filled with local bakers, artists & entrepreneurs. Event Info

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