Polk County Blueberry Festival The Polk County Blueberry Festival will celebrate one of Florida’s biggest and most delicious crops- blueberries! We will bring blueberry groves, specialty blueberry-inspired foods and vendors, live entertainment, family activities and more to downtown Auburndale for this annual celebration that will continue to grow into the future. What to expect? Live entertainment all day long Blueberry food and drink vendors Blueberry Beer & Wine Tent Blueberry History and Agricultural exhibits Local vendors with blueberry-themed offerings Blueberry pancake breakfast And more to be announced! Vendor applications opening soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Christine@destroyermedia.com for more information. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR

Grand Citrus Social The Grand Citrus Social is a celebration of Polk County’s citrus heritage in collaboration with Visit Central Florida. We are creating a new annual tradition with a nod back to the Citrus Festivals of the past. Bringing families together to share some fun and nostalgia in downtown Winter Haven. What to expect? -Live entertainment all day long -Citrus food and drink vendors -Citrus Beer and Reverse Mimosa Bar (pick the OJ for your mimosa!) -Citrus History and Agricultural exhibits -Traditional Blue Ribbon Art Show -Local vendors with citrus-themed offerings -And more to be announced! Vendor Market The Grand Citrus Social will include a vendor market filled with local makers, bakers and more offering unique citrus-themed items just for the event! Interested in vending? Apply here Blue Ribbon Art Showcase Local artists and crafters are encouraged to submit their work to our first annual Blue Ribbon Showcase . Participants will have their work displayed at the Grand Citrus Social on January 31st and viewed by thousands of attendees! Vendor applications opening soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Christine@destroyermedia.com for more information. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR Send in your business's special Apply to be a vendor at the First Friday Market First Friday is a monthly can't-miss event that brings the community out to downtown Winter Haven for dinner, drinks, vibes and shopping! Centered around our downtown corridor, patrons can enjoy food and drink specials from downtown restaurants while dining al fresco under market lights or at our new sidewalk cafes. They can shop with downtown businesses who stay open late for the event, and we'll have live musicians and other entertainment at multiple venues. Eat, drink and shop every First Friday in downtown Winter Haven 5-8 PM LOCAL SPECIALS Dozens of participating downtown businesses offer unique sales, new menu items, and other specials you can only find during First Friday! Find a full list of specials on our Facebook Event Page MARKET Stroll through the First Friday market on 3rd Street across from Lucille’s to find local makers, artists, businesses and more! Interested vendors can apply to join the market here . Live & Loud Check out a monthly rock show featuring local original bands from the underground music scene. CAR SHOW Check out the First Friday Car Show on Magnolia Avenue (across from Lucille’s). The Car Show is free to attend and participate in, all are welcome! No registration is required to participate in the Car Show. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy live entertainment at multiple venues throughout downtown. From stand-up comedy to live music, to karaoke and more- we’ve got it all!

December 6th, 2025 Holidays on Central is the largest holiday celebration in downtown Winter Haven! Head to Central Park on December 6th to kick off your holiday season with some fun! Here’s what you can expect at Holidays on Central this year: • Shop with over 100 local vendors, including a partnership with the local favorite Bandit Market • Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day on the Winter Haven Hospital BayCare stage by Mike Harris, The Chain of Lakes Big Band and our headliner, the king himself, Dwight Icenhower ! Dwight and his band are world-renowned Elvis tribute artists and they’ll be performing all of your favorite Elvis holiday tunes and more. You won’t want to miss it! • Get your Christmas cards ready with free photos with Santa sponsored by the Language and Literacy Academy. • Strike a pose in the free photo booth sponsored by Iceberg Home Services. • Stop by the info booth throughout the day to pick up free swag like commemorative ornaments sponsored by MD Construction, take home craft kits sponsored by Spring Haven, holiday socks sponsored by Lake Howard Heights, coffee mugs sponsored by Lucille's American Cafe, and market totes sponsored by The Carlton at Lake Dexter and Carlton Arms of Winter Haven. • Grab some delicious snacks with food trucks, chefs and bakers waiting to serve you! • Bring the kids to the free craft tent hosted by Heartland Church Thank you to RMS Cooling for providing luxury portable bathrooms for the event. • We are accepting food donations at our info booth to take to The Mission Winter Haven ! Shelf stable food preferred. • Plus more announcements to come! RSVP to our Facebook event so you don’t miss a thing! Applications are currently closed. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email christine@destroyermedia.com for more info. VENDOR HIGHLIGHT PHOTOS I WANT TO SPONSOR! THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS! CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR

EVENTS First Friday First Friday is a monthly can't-miss event bringing the community together in downtown Winter Haven for dinner, drinks, vibes and shopping. Winter Haven Farmers Market We feature a wide variety of produce, unique food trucks, artisan food vendors, plants, and handmade crafts. We host the market every Saturday morning at the corner of 3rd St. and Avenue C across from Grove Roots Brewery. Bandit Market Bandit Market is an alternative maker’s market where the community can shop for local, handmade, and vintage goods from all over Central Florida. Shoppers can also enjoy craft cocktails, delicious food vendors and unique surprise experiences. Holidays on Central Holidays on Central is the largest holiday event in downtown Winter Haven. This annual event brings in over 100 vendors from all over central Florida, plus food trucks, live entertainment, interactive activities and a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus! Live & Loud Live & Loud is Polk County’s monthly pulse of raw talent and underground energy. More than just a showcase, it's a safe, inclusive space where rising artists and creatives from the local scene break boundaries, own the stage, and make some serious noise. Discover new bands every First Friday with the Live & Loud series. Polk County Blueberry Festival The Polk County Blueberry Festival will celebrate one of Florida’s biggest and most delicious crops- blueberries! We will bring blueberry groves, specialty blueberry-inspired foods and vendors, live entertainment, family activities and more to downtown Auburndale for this annual celebration that will continue to grow into the future. Grand Citrus Social The Grand Citrus Social is a celebration of Polk County’s citrus heritage in collaboration with Visit Central Florida. We are creating a new annual tradition with a nod back to the Citrus Festivals of the past. Bringing families together to share some fun and nostalgia in downtown Winter Haven. Burger Week Polk County Burger Week highlights local restaurants through irresistible burger creations and special deals. Participating restaurants welcome hundreds of new customers seeking their burger creations only available during Burger Week. Taco Week Polk County Taco Week is a heavily publicized county-wide celebration of all things TACO! Dozens of participating restaurants across the county offer unique taco specials during Taco Week, enticing customers to check them out! Polk At Nite Bring your friends for an exclusive cocktail party at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art like you’ve never experienced! Exclusive nighttime access to Polk Museum’s featured exhibits, with craft cocktails and small bites, chill beats throughout the evening, and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle and enjoy the museum. The Great Polk Pet Showdown The Great Polk Pet Showdown is a chance for pet owners to show off their beloved pets for the chance to be voted the best of Polk County! Locals can submit photos of their pets to be voted on in a variety of categories. Winners get published in Haven and LKLD magazines and get a sweet prize pack.

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LIVE & LOUD Live & Loud is Polk County’s monthly pulse of raw talent and underground energy. More than just a showcase, it's a safe, inclusive space where rising artists and creatives from the local scene break boundaries, own the stage, and make some serious noise. Discover new bands every First Friday with the Live & Loud series. Kick off the Live & Loud series on December 5th with a killer lineup featuring: Sneeze Weed Attique Space Nullifeye Mrs. Runnerup Get tickets for only $5! Follow our event series on Facebook for each month’s lineup Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Christine@destroyermedia.com for more information.

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Blue Ribbon Showcase Apply Here! The Blue Ribbon Showcase at the Grand Citrus Social will display artwork, crafts, sculptures and more from artists throughout Polk County. Similar to traditional shows at the state fair, the Blue Ribbon Showcase is an opportunity for professional and novice artists alike to get their work out into the community. Plus all entries are eligible to earn a Blue Ribbon prize! Please see below for the 2026 Blue Ribbon Showcase categories and rules. If you have any questions about what category your piece would fit in or if it meets a size requirement, please email events@destroyermedia.com . Applications are open through December 31st, 2025. Display space is limited. Categories may close before December 31st is the space limit is reached. 2026 Blue Ribbon Showcase Categories: Fiber Arts Including but not limited to Needlepoint, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Crewel, Punch Needle, Stump Work, Needle Felting, Knitting, Crochet, Weaving, Sewing, Quilting, Apparel Submissions must come ready to display (ie - framed if appropriate). Framed pieces must be smaller than 24”x24” and be ready to hang or display on tabletop. Wearables and linens will be displayed appropriately as space allows. 2D (Not Including Photography) Including but not limited to Painting, Drawing/Illustration, Collage, Digital Submissions must come ready to display (ie - framed if appropriate). Pieces must be smaller than 24”x24” and be ready to hang or display on tabletop. 3D Including but not limited to Ceramics, Sculpture, Origami, Glass, Woodworking/Carving Pieces must weigh less than 25 lbs and be smaller than 36”x36”. If anything special is required to display the entry, the artist must provide. Photography Submissions must come ready to display (ie - framed if appropriate). Pieces must be smaller than 24”x24” and be ready to hang or display on tabletop. Youth (ages 12-18) Any medium welcome. Submissions must come ready to display. Framed pieces must be smaller than 24x24 and be ready to hang or display on a tabletop. Pieces must weigh less than 25 lbs. Best in Show ribbon will be awarded to one artist across all categories. First, Second, and Third Place ribbons will be awarded in each category. 2026 Blue Ribbon Showcase Rules & Regulations Absolutely no AI is permitted in the Artist Showcase. One entry per category is allowed per artist. Entries must have been created within the past calendar year (2025). Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2025. It is free to apply. The event has limited space to display entries. We may cut off entries once the space limitation has been filled. Artist must drop off entry at the Destroyer Office January 26th and 29th from 8 am to 4 pm. Work must be picked up February 2nd to 5th from 8 am to 4 pm. No exhibits will be released early. ***PLEASE NOTE*** The Grand Citrus Social will not be responsible for articles not picked up, and will dispose of any articles or exhibits left after 4 pm on February 5. Display Info Cards will be filled out by the artist on the days exhibits are accepted. No changes will be allowed after exhibits have been entered for competition. All reasonable efforts will be exercised to prevent damage, theft, or accident of any kind to entries. However, the Grand Citrus Social, Destroyer Media & Marketing, and their volunteers will assume no responsibility for damage or theft of any entries before, during, and after the event. Judges’ decisions are final. All entries are judged individually by an independent panel of judges. If it is ascertained that an exhibitor has made any false statements in regard to any article or exhibit or interfered with the judges in the performance of their duties, the exhibitor shall be excluded from competition. The Grand Citrus Social reserves the right to reject any exhibit offered if it is objectionable in any way, if it requires excessive space, or if the capacity of a category has been reached. Disqualified items will be rejected and not displayed. Anyone participating in this contest by way of entry hereby agrees and consents to the use of any picture of the contestant and their entry in any or all publications, TV, publicity brochure, Internet, etc., that the Grand Citrus Social may desire. Any questions can be submitted to events@destroyermedia.com .

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POLK AT NITE Bring your friends for an exclusive cocktail party at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art like you’ve never experienced! Exclusive nighttime access to Polk Museum’s featured exhibits, with craft cocktails and small bites, chill beats throughout the evening, and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle and enjoy the museum. Visit Facebook Page

Holidays on Central/Bandit Market Vendor Application 2025 Business Name* Human Name* Email* Phone* Instagram (Link or Handle) Facebook (Link or Handle) Business Type* Handmade Vintage Served Food Packaged Food Service Other If selected "other", please tell us what your business type is Provide a link to the best place for us to see your product offering (can be social media, online storefront, etc.) Upload 1-5 images of your products and at least 1 photo of your booth setup.* Upload File Booth Size* 10x10 Tent ($100) Non-Food Trailer ($125) Food Trailer ($200) If you are sharing a booth, who are you sharing it with? Vendor fees are not refundable once paid. If you cancel or are no longer able to attend for any reason, we cannot refund your vendor fee. Your fees are immediately put to use in creating and promoting the event. Thank you for your understanding. * There is no access to electricity in the park. You may bring your own run-quiet generator if you require electricity. If your generator is not run-quiet and is disruptive to the event, we may ask you to turn it off during the event. Battery-operated powerbanks are wonderful and silent if you are looking for an electricity alternative. * Food trucks agree that they carry all licensing, permits and insurance required by the City of Winter Haven. * Holidays on Central takes place across all three parks downtown, with one park dedicated to a Bandit Market section. The market reserves the right to place vendors where we deem appropriate, taking into consideration product types, family-friendliness of products, not placing similar vendors next to each other, etc. We take a lot of care in our lineup to set everyone up for success. Specific space requests will only be considered for accessibility needs. * Submit