10/15/2026
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Here's Katie's Picks of the Week + Mike's Shoutout + this week's Fall Festivals + Local Markets.
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🔥 Katie's Picks of the Week
🍻 Friday Fest - Bartowberfest
When: Friday, October 16th | 6PM–9PM
Where: Main Street, Bartow
🚗 Lake Mirror Classic Concours and Car Show
When: October 16th–18th | Times Vary
Where: Lake Mirror, Lakeland
🍺 Swantoberfest 2026
When: October 16th–18th | 7PM Friday
Where: Swan Brewing, Lakeland
🌎 Around the World Vendorfest
When: Saturday, October 17th | 12PM–8PM
Where: Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeland
📣 Mike's Shoutout
🧘 Sip, Yoga & Light
When: Thursday, October 15th | 6PM–7PM
Where: Port 27, Lake Hamilton
💕 A special Breast Cancer Awareness Month event featuring gentle yoga, mindful movement and reflection. All levels welcome! Your ticket includes a glass of w**e, Prosecco or a non-alcoholic mocktail.
🍂 Fall Festivals
🎃 Harvest Days
When: Every Saturday & Sunday in October | All Day
Where: Keel Farms, Plant City
🍁 Lumley's Fall Festival
When: Every Saturday & Sunday in October | 10AM–5PM
Where: Lumley's Farm, Plant City
🌽 Harvest Holler Corn Maze & Fall Farm Adventure
When: Friday–Sunday through November 8th | Times Vary
Where: Harvest Holler Farm, Polk City
🎃 Fall Fest
When: Every Saturday & Sunday through November 22nd
Where: Golden Ridge Groves, Bartow
👻 The Haunting of River Ranch
When: Fridays & Saturdays through November 7th
Where: Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch
🏚️ Historic Halloween Tours
When: Saturdays & Sundays through October 31st
Where: Wonder House, Bartow
🛍️ Local Markets
🍺 Night Market and Tap Spotlight
When: Thursday, October 15th | 6PM–9PM
Where: Union Taproom, Winter Haven
🛍️ Polk Women Mean Business Indoor Market
When: Saturday, October 17th | 8AM–1PM
Where: CoHatch, Lakeland
🥕 Downtown Farmers Market
When: Saturday, October 17th | 8AM–2PM
Where: Downtown Lakeland
🌿 Winter Haven Farmers Market
When: Saturday, October 17th | 9AM–1PM
Where: Magnolia Ave, Winter Haven
☀️ Dixieland Midday Market
When: Sunday, October 18th | 10AM–3PM
Where: Concord Coffee, Lakeland
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