BLACK & BREW – Ricotta & Green Tomato flatbread:  Pesto ricotta, mozzarella, marinated green tomato, spinach, red onion and red pepper flake. CLOSES AT 8PM

PLENTY – edamame hummus + dippers (choice of crudités, pita chips, or warm flatbread) (Vegetarian)

REC ROOM – 3 choices to choose from!!  A pour of Modelo on draft OR a 5 oz portion of our frozen drink (Squishe’) OR Get a “taste” of the action with $2.50 worth of tokens
   

PLENTY – edamame hummus + dippers (choice of crudités, pita chips, or warm flatbread) (Vegetarian)

What’s in store?
· An expanded night market with 50 makers and creatives from all over Central Florida
· Live DJ set by T. Couture
· Buena Food Park with Lakeland’s favorite sweet and savory mobile eateries
· Freedom to roam the block with a beverage from Kentucky Ave establishments

And yes, costumes are encouraged, kids are welcome, and the event is free to attend. Visit the Facebook page to learn more about Buena Markets: Buena Market | Facebook.

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. and Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!

First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.

Parking lots available:

• Trinity Presbyterian Parking Lot – corner of Tennessee and Bay
• Oak Street Parking Lot – corner of Oak and Kentucky
• Main Street garage – all day public access from Cedar Street; after 5pm public parking from Main Street
• Heritage Plaza Garage
• City Permit Only Lots – all free after 5pm and all day weekends
• Tennessee Avenue between Walnut and Lime Street

Interested in becoming a First Friday exhibitor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in becoming a Makers Market vendor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in registering for the Classy Car Show? CLICK HERE.

Bring your friends and family members, your blankets and lawn chairs, and your favorite snacks (or buy some on site), and savor the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus on the big screen. The event is free to attend, and parking is available at the Lake Mirror Complex.

We are thankful to our October event sponsor, ISN, which is North America and Europe’s leading independent, wholesale distributor and private brand owner of tools, equipment and supplies in the automotive industry.

Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Share your package with a friend or save your unused tickets for next time!
• In advance in person from our Downtown Lakeland office located at 117 N. Kentucky Ave. via cash or credit – Office hours are 10am to 5pm MTW & F.
• Purchase online
• Pick up your tickets anytime in advance of the event from the LDDA office located at 117 N. Kentucky Ave. Office hours are 10am to 5pm MTW & F or the night of the event by 7pm.
• Purchase the night of the event until 7pm from the LDDA office located at 117 N. Kentucky Ave.

In addition to the physical tickets to use to receive your tastes, you’ll receive a map of participating businesses and their locations.
This is a self guided, tasting event. Go in your own order and at your own pace. You can use more than one ticket at any location if you choose.

(Offerings are subject to change. Please check back the day before the event for the final list. Patrons receive a printed list with tickets.)

DISSENT Craft Brewing Company – 5oz sample of one of our 12 craft brews on draft

CRISPERS – Pick a pair (2 tickets required) or pick just one (for one ticket)! Choose from their delight or club sandwiches and their summer or southwest salads. (Vegetarian options)  CLOSES AT 8PM

PITA PIT –1/2 of our small pitas or 1/3 of our rice bowls. Pick any off of the menu. (Beyond Meat available as well as a veggie options)

MAYDAY ICE CREAM – a kid’s scoop of any ice cream flavor in a cup

TSUMANI SUSHI & HIBACHI –“crispy tuna appetizer” in a single bite size portion: fresh ahi tuna, crispy fried rice, masago, spices, and seasoning, mix them all together and top it with our homemade house white sauce- served with cucumber chips.

SWAN BREWING – any (1) taster of Swan Beer (beers made in house) or cider (must be 21 or older for this taste)

FEDERAL BAR – Single taco – choose seasoned beef or slow roasted chicken topped with housemade pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro OR chips and salsa. Enjoy either or both with $5 margarita or sangria.

MOLLY MCHUGH’S IRISH PUB – Offering a 6 ounce Guinness (must be 21 or older for this taste)

REC ROOM – 3 choices to choose from!!  A 5 oz portion of our frozen drink (Squishe’) OR Get a “taste” of the action with $2.50 worth of tokens

Have you ever wanted to try a little something from each of our food vendors at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market, but you end up getting full too quickly, or are on a limited budget, or are too afraid to take a risk on an unknown vendor or cuisine? Well, now’s your chance to try a little bit of everything! 

Enjoy a special sampling opportunity–a Taste of the Market–at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Saturday, September 25 from 8am to 2pm. With our Taste of the Market package, you can try 10 tastes (small samples) from up to 10 different vendors for $10. PLUS, many vendors already give FREE small samples, so we will identify those on the map for you as well.

You can pay in person (cash or credit) at the Market Info tent located on the street at 117 N. Kentucky Ave. Receive a final list of participating food vendors, as well as a map of where they are located, and pick your favorites to sample from!

Enjoy unlimited FAB Match for your SNAP dollars until further notice. Take as much money off of your SNAP card as you like, and we’ll match it, dollar for dollar, with Fresh Access Bucks tokens. Spend your free FAB tokens on Florida-grown fruits, vegetables, and edible plants. See the Market Info Tent in front of 117 N. Kentucky Ave. for more information.

Learn more at LakelandCurbMarket.org!

Want to be a cookie creator? CLICK HERE.

Want to sample some cookies for free? Text FFCOOKIE to 855-298-5275 for a chance to be one of 50 lucky cookie judges. (Winners will be notified on October 1 at 9am via text. Text messaging rates may apply.) Worried that you might not be chosen via text? The first 50 walk-ups on the night of the event can also snag a Cookie Judge badge.

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. and Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!

First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.

Parking lots available:

• Trinity Presbyterian Parking Lot – corner of Tennessee and Bay
• Oak Street Parking Lot – corner of Oak and Kentucky
• Main Street garage – all day public access from Cedar Street; after 5pm public parking from Main Street
• Heritage Plaza Garage
• City Permit Only Lots – all free after 5pm and all day weekends
• Tennessee Avenue between Walnut and Lime Street

Interested in becoming a First Friday exhibitor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in becoming a Makers Market vendor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in registering for the Classy Car Show? CLICK HERE.

• Meet local businesses and community groups, some of whom will have fun giveaways (like dog treats) in limited quantities.
• Watch dog agility demonstrations in Munn Park by John K9, LLC and his team.
• Enter your own talented pup into an amateur dog agility contest! Each of the winners in the three size categories (small, medium, and large dogs) will receive a trophy and a $25 gift card to a Downtown business. Click here to register your dog for the event.

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. and Tennessee Ave. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!

First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.

Parking lots available:

• Trinity Presbyterian Parking Lot – corner of Tennessee and Bay
• Oak Street Parking Lot – corner of Oak and Kentucky
• Main Street garage – all day public access from Cedar Street; after 5pm public parking from Main Street
• Heritage Plaza Garage
• City Permit Only Lots – all free after 5pm and all day weekends
• Tennessee Avenue between Walnut and Lime Street

Are you a local rescue or animal-related non-profit that would like to participate in the event? Click here.

Interested in becoming a First Friday exhibitor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in becoming a Makers Market vendor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in registering for the Classy Car Show? CLICK HERE.

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local artists and creators, on North Kentucky Avenue and the Classy Car Show on Main St. Streets are closed to vehicles, so come prepared to walk about!

First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky and Tennessee Avenues. On-street parking begins to close in the event area at 3pm to allow us to clear the streets and set up the exhibitors and vendors. Parking in all permitted and metered locations is free after 5pm and all day on the weekends. Event parking is limited, so please carpool with friends and neighbors! We also offer free valet on the corner of Lemon St. and Tennessee Ave. on First Fridays.

Parking lots available:

• Trinity Presbyterian Parking Lot – corner of Tennessee and Bay
• Oak Street Parking Lot – corner of Oak and Kentucky
• Main Street garage – all day public access from Cedar Street; after 5pm public parking from Main Street
• Heritage Plaza Garage
• City Permit Only Lots – all free after 5pm and all day weekends
• Tennessee Avenue between Walnut and Lime Street

Interested in becoming a First Friday exhibitor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in becoming a Makers Market vendor? CLICK HERE.
Interested in registering for the Classy Car Show? CLICK HERE.