Polk Top 10 - Haven February 2026

JOE PUG

Feb. 1, 7 p.m. at the Derry Down. A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive

harmonica style, he has toured with Steve Earle, Levon Helm, The Killers, Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, and many others. He has appeared at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and The Newport Folk Festival. gpderrydown.com

LAKE WALES MARDI GRAS

Feb. 13, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., join the Glow Run at 6 p.m. The fun continues on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. - 11

p.m. with live music, food and the parade at 3 p.m. The celebration is at Lake Wailes Park. The parade

route goes through downtown. More info at lwmardigras.com.

UNNECESSARY FARCE

Feb. 1, 6, 7, & 8 at Lake Wales Little Theatre. Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. A cheap motel room,

an embezzling mayor, and two undercover cops waiting to catch the meeting on videotape. Add an

accountant and some confusion, and you’ve got a fun night ahead of you. lwlt.org

SMOKE OFF THE WATER

Feb. 6 from 6 - 10 p.m. and Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 2400 Dundee Rd. This outdoor BBQ

& music festival brings together incredible bands, award-winning BBQ, kids activities, and an unbeatable community vibe, all for a good cause! centralfloridatix.com

THE BLACK MARKET

Feb. 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at MLK Park on Lake Silver. Support and uplift Black-owned businesses in

our community. Explore a diverse range of products, from fashion and art to delicious treats. Honor

the richness of Black history and entrepreneurship. Facebook: The Black Market; A Melanin Cultural

Festival.

FAT TUESDAY

Feb. 17, 6 p.m. at Bowen Yard. Spend Fat Tuesday at Bowen Yard with HBJazz playing live from 6-8 pm.

Visit Maritime for food and drink specials and beads, of course! Find more info about this family-friendly event at FB @bowenyardwh.

MATT JOHNSON

Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre. Matt Johnson is a master magician and escapologist.

Every performance incorporates magic, mind-reading, the power of suggestion, stunts, comedy,

and audience participation. theatrewinterhaven.com

SPRING TRAINING

Watch the Detroit Tigers play at Publix Field in Lakeland. All February home games begin at 1:05 p.m.

Schedule: Feb. 22 vs Orioles; Feb. 23 vs Twins; Feb. 25 vs Blue Jays; Feb. 27 vs Phillies. Purchase tickets in advance at mlb.com/tigers/spring-training.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Feb. 12 – March 1 at Theatre Winter Haven. Two top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years aren’t even

speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together. theatrewinterhaven.com

LW ARTS FESTIVAL

Feb. 28 & March 1 from 10 a.m. - 4p.m. on the shores of Lake Wailes. This annual event showcases quality

works by over 60 fine artists and artisans from across the region with original, one-of-a-kind pieces. Hosted by the Lake Wales Arts Council. lakewalesartscouncil.org