

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TASTE OF THE ISLANDS - CARIBBEAN FEST ??
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 &amp; Caribbean music
? Cultural performances &amp; drumming
? Jerk chicken, rice &amp; peas, plantains, oxtail &amp; MORE
? Caribbean art &amp; 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 &amp; 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/taste-of-the-islands-caribbean-fest/200029336220828
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6137

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029336220828?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lakeland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lakeland
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lakeland Square Mall
- **lat**: 28.09206
- **long**: -81.9745499
- **full address**: Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 US-98, Lakeland, FL 33809-2832, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Saturday Shoppes (https://allevents.in/org/saturday-shoppes/20871389)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b10634a35fbcfa38c435a5ce0765c7466d48f4bdeb82310df8a87e82350f54e1-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcfeee01-gmir?v=1768562114
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e5d89f76ac39ba0336350745c15b8ab726acffd10c37f1deaafbdd4af0b04592-rimg-w300-h300-dc5f5e61-gmir?v=1768562115

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 US-98, Lakeland, FL 33809-2832, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Saturday Shoppes
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about TASTE OF THE ISLANDS - CARIBBEAN FEST ?? ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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