Lake Wales is located in Polk County east of Tampa between Haines City and Sebring along US Highway 27 near Lake Rosalie and Lake Kissimmee. Lake Wales is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida metro area. Founded in the early part of the 20th century, the City of Lake Wales grew quickly in Florida's boom years, attracting visionaries and investors from futher north. Here Edward Bok chose to build his fabled carillon tower and magnificent gardens. Today, Bok Tower Gardens draws visitors from around the world. Other attractions to visitors and residents include Spook Hill and Cypress Gardens. Two colleges, and numerous prep and private schools are located here, along with a large hospital and many medical and nursing facilities.
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01/09 Coming to The area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Delray Beach Affair Delray Beach FL April5-7 The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue and two city parks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of fine art, great crafts and funky products from around the world.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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