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.

Grand Citrus Social Vendor Application The Grand Citrus Social will take place on January 31, 2026 across all three parks in downtown Winter Haven. The event is from 11 am to 8 pm. Vendors are required to be present for the duration of the event. We are accepting applications for served food (truck or tent), packaged food, handmade goods, and curated vintage. No third party resellers will be permitted. As this event is a celebration of all things citrus, all vendors must offer at least one citrus-themed item for the event. Your name* Business name* Phone* Email* Link to social media Category:* Served food Packaged food Handmade goods Curated vintage Brief description of product offering* What citrus-themed item(s) will you have?* Please upload up to 4 photos of your products and 1 photo of your booth.* Upload File Booth space* 10x10 tent space ($100) Non-food trailer ($100) Food truck/trailer ($200) If selecting trailer, please give trailer dimensions Upon acceptance into the Grand Citrus Social Market, invoices will be sent from Destroyer Media & Marketing. Invoices are due within 14 days of receipt. If you need additional time, you must let us know. If you do not pay and we don’t hear from you after 14 days, your space will be forfeited. 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 the producing this event. This is a rain or shine event. All vendors must provide their own tents, tent weights (min. 25 lb per leg), tables, chairs, etc. Lights are recommended as this event goes into the evening. There is no access to electricity at this event. If you require electricity, you can bring a run-quiet generator. It cannot be placed directly onto the park grass. You must bring a piece of plywood or similar to go underneath it. If your generator is not run-quiet and is disruptive to the event, you may be asked not to use it. Food trucks agree that they carry all licensing, permits and insurance required by the City of Winter Haven. I agree * When you hit submit, this form will automatically refresh. If you scroll back down to the bottom of the form, you will see a confirmation that your application was submitted. There is no need to submit a second application. Submit

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 .

Grand Citrus Social: Blue Ribbon Showcase Your Name* Phone* Email* Category* Fiber Arts 2D (Not including photography) 3D Photography Youth* *If applying for youth category, please select age: 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Photo of item* Upload File Description of item* Dimensions of submission* Approximate weight of submission* 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 26 th and 29 th from 8 am to 4 pm. Work must be picked up February 2 nd to 5 th 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 . I agree to the rules * When you hit submit, this form will automatically refresh. If you scroll back down to the bottom of the form, you will see a confirmation that your application was submitted. There is no need to submit a second application. Submit

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! 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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Bandit Market at Holidays on Central Bandit Market is Winter Haven's only alternative shopping event. We’re partnering with Holidays on Central again for our Holiday Market on December 6th from 10 am to 4 pm in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Thousands of attendees can shop with over 100 local artists, makers and vintage curators while enjoying delicious snacks, live entertainment and more! Find all the information on our next event on the Holidays on Central page Applications are closed but sponsorship opportunities remain open. Contact Christine@destroyermedia.com for more information. I WANT TO SPONSOR!

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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 in Central Park to find local makers, artists, businesses and more! Interested vendors can apply to join the market here . 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!

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