# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎉 Join us for Friday Fest: Salute to Our Hometown Heroes! 🚒🚓
Come out and celebrate our amazing local heroes on May 15th from 6–9 PM along Main Street in Downtown Bartow! 

This special evening will feature:
✨ Local Vendors
🚗 Car Show
🎶 Live Music by The Sofa Kings
🎨 Kids Activities
🛍️ Shopping at Your Favorite Downtown Boutiques

Plus, enjoy the chance to meet and honor the Bartow Fire & Police Departments, Public Works, EMS, Parks & Rec, Electric Department, Solid Waste, and many more hardworking local services. 

It’s a night for the whole family to celebrate community pride and say THANK YOU to those who keep our town running strong!

📍 Downtown Bartow
📞 (863) 519-0508
🌐 mainstreetbartowfl.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bartow/friday-fest-salute-to-hometown-heroes/200029724951922
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, music, live-music, entertainment, car-shows, health-wellness, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 411

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bartow
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 180 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL, United States, Florida 33830
- **lat**: 27.89604
- **long**: -81.84196
- **full address**: 180 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL, United States, Florida 33830

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/63c69bdd13a1a605a31aa38b67dd30c23d9f24432aaa816e9e720170648e5d47-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf5f3eb-gmir?v=1776027724

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes being held?
  - **A:** Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 180 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL, United States, Florida 33830.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes?
  - **A:** Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes is organized by Main Street Bartow.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Main Street Bartow's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Main Street Bartow a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Main Street Bartow has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Friday Fest - Salute to Hometown Heroes is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bartow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 410+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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