2025 Barn Boogie

This event is an evening dinner and dance held at Sackett Ranch, 4720 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812, and features a barbecue dinner prepared by our own Wayne Harrison, music and free beer & wine. This event has a casual country/western feel, and is very popular w......More

This event is an evening dinner and dance held at Sackett Ranch, 4720 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812, and features a barbecue dinner prepared by our own Wayne Harrison, music and free beer & wine. This event has a casual country/western feel, and is very popular with Chamber members and their guests. The event takes place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PRESENTING SPONSOR (exclusive) - Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Admission Price: $60/person - Bartow Chamber Members $70/person - Non-Members $10 Early Bird Discount until August 6th $20 Leadership Graduate Discount

Sackett Ranch 4720 Hancock Lake Rd. Lakeland, FL 33812

Antique Fair Along Main Street

Antique Market is Second Saturday   Antique & Collectibles Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. along the 300 block of East Main Street. Variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and mid-century items. Held every second Saturday.   Booth spaces are $20 and can be reserve......More

Antique Market is Second Saturday   Antique & Collectibles Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. along the 300 block of East Main Street. Variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and mid-century items. Held every second Saturday.   Booth spaces are $20 and can be reserved in advance by calling Tony Milano at 863-533-4383, calling Main Street Bartow at 863-519-0508, or emailing [email protected]. First-time vendors will get a free booth space. Walk-up vendors welcome.   Vendor application available at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c8577265/K1vXV4CvkU6pnCALDc95Tg?u=http://mainstreetbartowfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Antique-Fair-App-Contract.pdf .  

All along Main Street, Bartow, Florida

2025 Hometown Heroes

 Hometown Heroes honors Bartow area Veterans and serves as Bartow's official veterans celebration. This event is a luncheon held at the Bartow Civic Center that involves the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, the local American Legion organization and Summerlin Militar......More

 Hometown Heroes honors Bartow area Veterans and serves as Bartow's official veterans celebration. This event is a luncheon held at the Bartow Civic Center that involves the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, the local American Legion organization and Summerlin Military Academy. Sponsor funds pay for Veterans and their guests. THIS YEAR'S PRESENTING SPONSOR is 1st Class Roofing, Inc.; who is providing a FREE quality roof to a local veteran. The Veteran's name will be announced at the Hometown Heroes event. Stay tuned for the link to register.   

Bartow Civic Center 2250 South Floral Avenue Bartow, FL 33830

Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center

Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Architectural Tour Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and discover the neoclassical architectural elements that define this iconic Polk County landmark. This month's focus is on the ongoing restoration work of the court......More

Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Architectural Tour Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and discover the neoclassical architectural elements that define this iconic Polk County landmark. This month's focus is on the ongoing restoration work of the courthouse and resources for historic preservation. The architectural tour occurs on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street

2025 Fun Thursday- Boswell & Dunlap, LLP (Member Event Only) December

ATTENTION ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS! Don't miss the December 04, 2025 Fun Thursday hosted by Boswell & Dunlap, LLP, starting at 5:00 p.m. Lots of food, fellowship and of course FUN! See you there.

Boswell & Dunlap, LLP 245 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

2025 Bartow Ford Presents Drive for the Chamber Golf Scramble

Bartow Ford presents the Drive for the Chamber Golf Scramble! What's more fun than a golf tournament? The scramble, presented by BARTOW FORD, is one of the most fun events we offer, so sign up today and come spend a day out on the course with your Greater Bartow Chambe......More

Bartow Ford presents the Drive for the Chamber Golf Scramble! What's more fun than a golf tournament? The scramble, presented by BARTOW FORD, is one of the most fun events we offer, so sign up today and come spend a day out on the course with your Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  4-Person Scramble Shotgun Start Bartow Golf Course 12:30 p.m. After-play Hors d'oeuvres, Prizes and Beverages You'll have a blast! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Register at link to the right, then Click on the ADD ATTENDANT to move to the next screen to sign up for a sponsorship.) AFTER-PLAY FOOD SPONSOR - $1500 includes: banner at after-play awards with hors d'oeuvres in Mulligans, 4 hole sponsorships, 8 golfers, shout out at prize ceremony, social medial mentions, company table at Mulligans, after-play hors d'oeuvres included PLATINUM SPONSOR - $1500 8 golfers, company signage at check in, corporate signage at on-course hospitality stations, corporate signage at 4 holes, recognition in Chamberlink newsletter and social media sites, after-play hors d'oeuvres included GOLD - $1,000 4 golfers, company signage at check in, corporate signage at on-course one hospitality station, corporate signage at 2 holes, recognition in Chamberlink newsletter and social media sites, shout out at Prize ceremony, after-play hors d'oeuvres included SILVER - $750 4 golfers, company signage at check in, corporate signage at on-course one hospitality station, corporate signage at 1 hole, recognition in Chamberlink newsletter and social media sites, after-play hors d'oeuvres included BRONZE - $500 4 golfers, company signage at check in, corporate signage at on-course one hospitality station, corporate signage at1 hole, recognition in Chamberlink newsletter and social media sites, after-play hors d'oeuvres included PIN SPONSOR - $500 Corporate signage on a pin pole HOLE SPONSOR - $100 Corporate signage at one hole. Prize Contributor - $400 Shout out at Prize ceremony Per Person Golfer - $85 1 golfer, after-play hors d'oeuvres included

Bartow Golf Course 190 Herbert Dixon Blvd. Bartow, FL 33830

Main Street Bartow's Light Up Bartow Parade

ALWAYS THE SECOND FRIDAY IN DECEMBER! One of the County's favorite Christmas parades! Bartow's Christmas parade features lots of floats, Bartow High School Band and . . . SANTA! Be sure to stake out your spot early and join us for one of Bartow's most popular events. Se......More

ALWAYS THE SECOND FRIDAY IN DECEMBER! One of the County's favorite Christmas parades! Bartow's Christmas parade features lots of floats, Bartow High School Band and . . . SANTA! Be sure to stake out your spot early and join us for one of Bartow's most popular events. See you at 6:00 p.m. The parade begins at Mosaic Park and ends at First Avenue in Bartow. Magical Illumination Christmas Parade - Friday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. Lines up at Mosaic Park, continues down Broadway to Main Street, travels east and ends at Tom's Chicken Shack. No Santa's allowed; the real one has already accepted. (This event could be cancelled due to Covid)  

Bartow Civic Center 2250 S. Floral Ave. Bartow, FL 33830

Antique Fair Along Main Street

Antique Market is Second Saturday   Antique & Collectibles Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. along the 300 block of East Main Street. Variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and mid-century items. Held every second Saturday.   Booth spaces are $20 and can be reserve......More

Antique Market is Second Saturday   Antique & Collectibles Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. along the 300 block of East Main Street. Variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and mid-century items. Held every second Saturday.   Booth spaces are $20 and can be reserved in advance by calling Tony Milano at 863-533-4383, calling Main Street Bartow at 863-519-0508, or emailing [email protected]. First-time vendors will get a free booth space. Walk-up vendors welcome.   Vendor application available at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c8577265/K1vXV4CvkU6pnCALDc95Tg?u=http://mainstreetbartowfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Antique-Fair-App-Contract.pdf .  

All along Main Street, Bartow, Florida

Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center

Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Architectural Tour Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and discover the neoclassical architectural elements that define this iconic Polk County landmark. This month's focus is on the ongoing restoration work of the court......More

Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Architectural Tour Join us for an architectural tour of the History Center and discover the neoclassical architectural elements that define this iconic Polk County landmark. This month's focus is on the ongoing restoration work of the courthouse and resources for historic preservation. The architectural tour occurs on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street