Island vibes meet Central Florida! 🌴🥁
📅 Saturday, January 17th, 2026
📍 Lakeland Square Mall – Lakeland, FL
⏰ 12PM–6PM
Saturday Shoppes presents:
TASTE OF THE ISLANDS - CARIBBEAN FEST — Experience authentic Caribbean culture, food, and music in the heart of Lakeland!
🇯🇲 Authentic Caribbean cuisine from across the islands
🥁 LIVE entertainment & Caribbean music
🎉 Cultural performances & drumming
🍗 Jerk chicken, rice & peas, plantains, oxtail & MORE
🎨 Caribbean art & vendors
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly celebration
🅿️ FREE EVENT + FREE PARKING
Transport yourself to the islands without leaving Florida! Whether you're Caribbean, want to experience the culture, or just love AMAZING food — this is YOUR event.
From Jamaica to Trinidad, Haiti to Barbados — we're celebrating ALL the islands!
👨🍳 CALLING ALL CARIBBEAN FOOD VENDORS & ARTISANS! Showcase your culture! Spots are filling up FAST!
Secure your spot:
https://www.saturdayshoppes.com/events/
⚠️ We will NEVER ask for registration payment via DM, email, or phone call. Stay safe — only register through our official site!
Tag your island crew! Who's coming? 👇
#TasteOfTheIslands #CaribbeanFest #LakelandEvents #SaturdayShoppes #CaribbeanCulture #IslandVibes #JerkChicken #CaribbeanFood #FamilyEvent #SupportLocal
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