# 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
- **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: 545

## 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=1778681523

## 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**: 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 540+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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