Visit Central Florida

11/09/2024

Make today a fun-filled Saturday in Central Florida at the Honeybee Festival, happening alongside the Bartow Chalk Walk Festival! 🐝🎨

Enjoy over 80 vendors, bee education, a car show, and so much more, all while talented artists transform downtown sidewalks into stunning masterpieces!

📍: Main Street Bartow 9AM-4PM

Bartow Chalk Walk Festival will be held on November 9-10. This is Polk County's only professional chalk art festival.

11/07/2024

Howdy! 🤠👋 Pack your boots, we’re going to Nashville! 👢✈️

Avelo Airlines | Lakeland International Airport | Nashville International Airport

11/01/2024

Happy Central Florida Fall! ☀️ Here's to seasonal lattes at our coffee shops, local fresh baked pastries, and the most beautiful lake days! 🍁

🌅 - Lake Morton
🥐 - Born & Bread Bakehouse
☕️ - Pressed LKLD

10/14/2024

The 2024 IWWF Pan American Wakeboard Championships, presented by Visit Central Florida, will be held at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale! 🚤 Join us October 16-18 for thrilling competitions on the water. Can’t make it in person? Follow the link to watch the livestream! 💻🌊

Enjoy water ski in the water ski capital of the world as the best of the best from the state compete in the IWWF Pan American Wakeboard Championships!

10/07/2024

In preparation of Hurricane Milton, here is the 2024 Polk County Public Shelters map with listings of all the shelter locations around the county. Shelters will begin opening tomorrow, October 8 at 12:00 pm.

You can also pick up a paper map at the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center in Davenport.

For more information regarding Hurricane Milton, please visit: https://visitcentralflorida.org/hurricane-advisory/

10/04/2024

Have you been to Rogue Coffee yet? This family-owned coffee and boba shop has recently opened in downtown Lakeland, offering seasonal brews, refreshing boba teas, and delicious breakfast and lunch options. Swing by 307 W. Main St. during their temporary soft opening hours, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and treat yourself! ☕🧋

10/01/2024

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Lake Myrtle Sports Park with the IWWF World Barefoot Championships from October 10th-12th! 🚤🌊 The fun continues on the last day with the 3rd annual Auburndale CityFest, featuring a live performance by Diamond Rio! 🤠

Follow the link for all the details on these events and to watch the waterski live stream! https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/auburndale-cityfest-wakefest/

📍: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823

09/30/2024

Get ready for spooky fun for all ages at LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick-or-Treat! 🎃🕸️ During weekends now through October 27th, enjoy the Brick-or-Treat Monster Party event with exclusive LEGO monster meet-and-greets, a brand-new Monster Skytacular drone show, and so much more! 🦇🎆 Don’t miss the biggest Brick-or-Treat yet!

Visit LEGOLAND Florida Resort this Halloween for an all-new Brick-or-Treat, with more spooktacular activities and shows. Bring your costume!

09/25/2024

Fall views at Bok Tower Gardens 🍃🦋

📍: Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL
📸: IG

09/21/2024

Mark your calendars! The very first Central Florida Food Fest is happening on October 19th at Bonnet Springs Park! 🌳🍴 Experience a day of local cuisine and specialty beverages surrounded by the beauty of Bonnet Springs Park ☀️

Grab your tickets now and get ready for a day full of culinary delights! https://centralfloridafoodfest.com/

Tag who you're bringing with you!

📍: Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, FL
📸: Bonnet Springs Park

09/17/2024

The 27th USA Adaptive Water Ski National Championships and Team Trials will be held this week at Championship Lake! 🚤 Join us September 19-21 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, for thrilling competitions on the water. Can’t make it in person? Follow the link to watch the livestream! 💻🌊

📍: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Enjoy water ski in the water ski capital of the world as the best of the best compete in the Adaptive Water Ski National Championships!

09/05/2024

Turn up the FUN at 51! Tickets are on sale NOW for SUN 'n FUN 51, April 1-6, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida! ✈️

📸: SUN 'n FUN

https://flysnf.org/tickets/buy-tickets/

09/03/2024

Tickets are now available for Central Florida Food Fest on October 19th at Bonnet Springs Park! 🍴🥂 Don’t miss out on a day filled with amazing local food, drinks, live entertainment and more!

📍: Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, FL

Due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, Bonnet Springs Park has made the difficult decision to cancel the Central Florida Food Fest on October 19. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Park! We look forward to welcoming you back to the Central Florida Food Fest next year, where we hope to create an even more memorable experience together. Stay tuned for our 2025 date.

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We're excited to announce early bird tickets are now on sale for our first food and beverage festival, Central Florida Food Fest! 🍽️🥂

Join us on October 19 from 1 - 7PM for a day of exclusive dishes from Polk County’s best restaurants, perfectly paired drinks, live entertainment, a vibrant marketplace, and special offers! Come hungry and make a difference as we bring together good food, great drinks, and a worthy cause. Proceeds of this event benefit Bonnet Springs Park.

Head over to our website to grab your tickets and learn more! https://centralfloridafoodfest.com/

*This event is for 21+. The Park will be closed to the general public for the day.

08/29/2024

Need a coffee break? ☕ Swing by Haven Coffee Roasters for craft coffee, specialty goods, and the best vibes around!

📍: Haven Coffee Roasters in Winter Haven, FL
📸: Haven Coffee Roasters

08/27/2024

Central Florida isn’t just about tropical vibes—experience the thrill of the rodeo at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo! 🤠🏕☀️

📍: Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in River Ranch, FL
📸: IG | IG

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day 🐶🎉 To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of fun and unique dog-friendly spots in Central Florida where you and your furry friends can enjoy the day together! 🐾

Here is a list of Dog Friendly Spots in Central Florida. We hope to see you and your four-legged friends around town!

08/22/2024

Plan ahead! ✈️ Avelo Airlines has extended their East Coast schedule through April 29th, 2025!

Check out all of the Avelo Airlines' routes at Lakeland International Airport ➡️ https://visitcentralflorida.org/featured/lakeland-international-airport/

✈️ Our East Coast schedule is now extended through April 29th, 2025. Book your winter and spring break flights now at AveloAir.com! 🗓️🛫 P.S. Our West Coast schedule will be extended in September!