# Festivals in Winter Haven 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Winter Haven 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Winter Haven. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Winter Haven, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Winter Haven listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Winter Haven

- **Event Name**: Matt Fernandez from Funny or Die!
  - **Description**: Matt has written for Playboy, College Humor and appeared in Funny or Die's Oddball Festival. Now you can see him LIVE at Laugh Out Lounge!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDJr5ab6Z38Mo
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/matt-fernandez-from-funny-or-die/100001994302941784
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Central Florida Food Truck Rally (Official MCee Smart Mouth)
  - **Description**: 25+ Food Trucks, Lifestyle and Outdoor Living Market, Live Music, Kids Entertainment, Get there by boat via Winter Haven Chain of Lakes!About this EventCFFTR is where the community comes together to celebrate the diverse
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/the-central-florida-food-truck-rally-official-mcee-smart-mouth/100001996255814880
  - **Venue**: Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, George Jenkins Memorial Unit
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  - **Price**: USD 25
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, music, trips-adventures, kids, live-music, entertainment, carnivals, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Hispanic Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: Come out for a day of family fun including live music, authentic street food, vendors, games and prizes. There will also be a fashion show and talent show representing the vibrant Hispanic cultures.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/hispanic-heritage-festival/200030469296924
  - **Venue**: Lake Gwyn
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, live-music, food-drinks, fashion, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Stephen Henry: Best of the Bay!
  - **Description**: Stephen was voted "Best Up and Coming Comedian" by Tampa Bay's Creative Loafing. Don't miss this rapid fire, sharp witted comic LIVE!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH8g4UdepC0More ab
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/stephen-henry-best-of-the-bay/100001994943128600
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Festivals, performances
- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market
  - **Description**: Largest holiday festival in all of Central Florida! More than 200 local vendors offering one of a kind products, arts & crafts, home & garden, 3d toys, vintage items/ clothing, fashion designers, homemade goods, chefs, book signing, food trucks, k
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/12th-annual-haven-holiday-market/200030023737110
  - **Venue**: 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States
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  - **Categories**: holiday, art, music, food-drinks, kids, festivals, live-music, health-wellness, fashion, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Fall Festival
  - **Description**: 🍁JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FESTIVAL!! 🍁 10/16/26 6-8pm
Games - Food - Candy - Prizes - Bounce House - Dunk Tank
EVERYTHING IS FREE!!!!
Bring your friends and family for an Amazing night of Fun!
Register you and your family NOW so we can prepare:  https://vbspr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/fall-festival/200030554226128
  - **Venue**: Winter Haven Church of God
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  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals
- **Event Name**: Pigs & Planes Hotdog & Chili Cookoff 2026
  - **Description**: 🔥🐷✈️ Pigs & Planes Hotdog & Chili Cookoff 2026 ✈️🐷🔥

Get ready for a day of food, fun, music, and community — all for a great cause!

📅 April 2027 Date TBD (if you have paid your ticket is good -
We will be working on details and will get with you
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 62
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 01 2027 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 10 2027 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/pigs-and-planes-hotdog-and-chili-cookoff-2026/200029750081402
  - **Venue**: Winter Haven Airport
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: BRCA 2026 Fall Fest
  - **Description**: 🍂🎉 Bibleway Royal Christian Academy 2nd Annual Fall Fest 🎉🍂

Join us for a fun-filled day of family, fellowship, food, games, entertainment, and community at the Bibleway Royal Christian Academy 2nd Annual Fall Fest!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 79
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/brca-2026-fall-fest/200030467753701
  - **Venue**: 3707 AVE M NW, Winter Haven, FL
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, fall-festivals, calendar
- **Event Name**: Holidays on Central
  - **Description**: Holidays on Central is back for the third year! Shop with over 100 local vendors and the fan-favorite Bandit Market, get your photo with Santa, enjoy live entertainment and more! 

Applications open now - https://www.destroyermediaandmarketing.com/hocappl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 154
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/holidays-on-central/200030374215605
  - **Venue**: Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven
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  - **Categories**: holiday, pictures-with-santa, boxing-day

## Trending Events in Winter Haven

- **Event Name**: Winter Haven Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Matt Fernandez from Funny or Die!
  - **Description**: Matt has written for Playboy, College Humor and appeared in Funny or Die's Oddball Festival. Now you can see him LIVE at Laugh Out Lounge!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDJr5ab6Z38Mo
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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- **Event Name**: The Central Florida Food Truck Rally (Official MCee Smart Mouth)
  - **Description**: 25+ Food Trucks, Lifestyle and Outdoor Living Market, Live Music, Kids Entertainment, Get there by boat via Winter Haven Chain of Lakes!About this EventCFFTR is where the community comes together to celebrate the diverse
  - **Venue**: Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, George Jenkins Memorial Unit
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- **Event Name**: Johnny B from 102.5 The Bone!
  - **Description**: You've heard Johhny B on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa! Now's your chance to see him LIVE at Laugh Out Lounge. Don't miss out!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDKe6tHCPt0More about this even
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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- **Event Name**: J Styles Events presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Stage Play
  - **Description**: 🔥🔥 THE CAST IS SET. THE STAGE IS WAITING. AND THE BLUES ARE ABOUT TO SPEAK. 🎺🎭

J Styles Presents August Wilson’s MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM — a powerful story of music, ambition, pride, pain, and the fight to be heard.

Meet the incredible cast bringing th
  - **Venue**: Ritz Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Wayne Longmire from The Reckon Yard Podcast!
  - **Description**: You might recognize Jerry from his hit podcast, The Reckon Yard, or from his viral series Truck Astrology. Now you can see him LIVE!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SjrRZE0gJIMore abo
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest Downtown WH
  - **Description**: Main Street Winter Haven's 19th Annual Oktoberfest presented  will kick off October 9, at 6:00 PM in Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. We will have over 30 German, American, and Craft beers to taste! Buy a tasting ticket and sample as many of the beers
  - **Venue**: Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
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- **Event Name**: Winter Haven Saturday Markets
  - **Description**: A wonderful place to shop in beautiful Central Park downtown Winter Haven from 100 plus local vendors: arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, local raw honey, international cuisine/food trucks, fresh lemonade, shaved ice/ ice cream, book signing authors, clo
  - **Venue**: 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL, United States, Florida 33881
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- **Event Name**: Hispanic Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: Come out for a day of family fun including live music, authentic street food, vendors, games and prizes. There will also be a fashion show and talent show representing the vibrant Hispanic cultures.
  - **Venue**: Lake Gwyn
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Matt Fernandez from Funny or Die! (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at 19 3rd St NW), The Central Florida Food Truck Rally (Official MCee Smart Mouth) (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, George Jenkins Memorial Unit), Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lake Gwyn), Stephen Henry: Best of the Bay! (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at 19 3rd St NW), 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Winter Haven on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Winter Haven include 19 3rd St NW, Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, George Jenkins Memorial Unit, Lake Gwyn.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Winter Haven range from USD 20 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Winter Haven include Laugh Out Lounge, Brandon Giles, Polk County Parks & Recreation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Winter Haven.

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