- Dates
- Sep 26, 2026
- Location
- Bartow, FL
About the event
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Bartow, the "City of Oaks and Azaleas," is a town rich in history. It is the second oldest city in Polk County and serves as the County seat. Founded in 1851 as Fort Blount, the city was renamed in honor of Francis S. Bartow, the first brigade commander of the Confederate Army to die in combat during the American Civil War. Three districts within the city are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Old Polk County Courthouse, built in 1909, now serves as the Polk County History Center , home of the historical museum and library. The museum serves Polk's community through educational programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities. The museum collection includes natural and cultural objects related to Polk and the greater Central Florida area that represent our history from pre-Col...
Dates & schedule
Requests are monitored Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Requests placed over weekends or holidays may not be addressed until the following official business day.
- Venue
- Downtown Bartow
- Downtown Bartow, Bartow, FL
- Good fit for
- festival
- On-site amenities
- family friendly
