Interested in vending at the Winter Haven Farmers Market? Please review our Vendor Guidelines and then apply on Marketspread. Use this Job Aid to help when applying and using Marketspread. We strive to be an Authentic Community Farmers Market. The idea of the market is to support local and create a healthy foodie destination every Saturday morning in Winter Haven. The design and planning of the Market is by Chris and Amy Sexson of Destroyer Media & Marketing in Winter Haven, FL. Thank you to our sponsors! Their support makes this market happen! If you are a vendor trying to contact us about this weekend’s market, please email WinterHavenMarket@gmail.com .
Winter Haven Farmers Market is a pet-friendly, rain-or-shine community market along Magnolia Avenue. It supports local vendors and offers a Saturday-morning destination for produce, food, and handmade goods.
6th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness®
Hosted by Love Surrounds You®
Join us for a powerful, high-energy day of unity, remembrance, and support as we bring together riders, veterans, families, and communities from across the country.
This is more than an event—it’s a movement.
We ride in honor of those we’ve lost, for those still fighting battles in silence, and for the families navigating life after loss. Our mission is to break stigma, bring awareness, and connect people to real support and resources—because no one should have to face this alone.
🏍 THE RIDE
A fully escorted ride beginning at Auburndale Speedway, bringing together motorcycles, Jeeps, cars, trucks, and supporters from across the nation. Riders from multiple states will travel in through our nationwide “Travel Train,” making this a truly unified experience.
🎤 THE RALLY
After the ride, we gather at SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus for a large-scale community rally featuring:
• 90+ vendors including mental health and community resources
• Live entertainment and music
• Guest speakers and powerful stories
• Food trucks
• Raffle baskets & 50/50 raffle
• Bike, Jeep, and car show elements
• Family-friendly environment
📍 EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Ride Start Location: Auburndale Speedway
5640 E County Rd 542, Winter Haven, FL
Ride End & Rally Location: SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus
4175 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL
⏰ SCHEDULE
• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Same-day registration
• 9:30 AM: Blessing of the bikes
• 9:45 AM: Safety briefing
• 10:00 AM: Escorted ride begins (KSU)
• 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Rally, vendors, entertainment
💡 WHY IT MATTERS
Ride Out of the Darkness® is a national movement focused on connection, healing, and real-world impact. Proceeds support Love Surrounds You® and help fund access to mental health resources, support services, and community outreach initiatives.
🎟 REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your event t-shirt and speed up check-in.
All participants must complete required waivers and follow event safety guidelines.
SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market, Nov 21, 2026, 10am-4pm!!! Like our official Haven Holiday Market Facebook page to stay in-the-know! Indicate you’re “going” on the official event page of Haven Holiday Market. The 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market is brought to you, and promoted by Central Florida Event Vendors. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT , handicap/ pet friendly, held in Central Park 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL. on Nov 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LARGEST HOLIDAY COMMUNITY EVENT IN ALL OF CENTRAL FLORIDA! OVER 250 VENDORS AND MORE THAN 15,000 VISITORS LAST YEAR! Bring your four-legged besties! This event will feature more than 250 vendors including arts, crafts, food trucks, holiday gifts, vintage, fair trade goods, cottage food, fresh gourmet, local authors, a kids art area, live music, and much more. This will be the perfect venue and place to get your hol...
We are very excited to share with our local and great community our wonderful news!! We are starting our WHSM 14TH SEASON on September 12th, 2026!! We look forward to seeing you again. And, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN! Winter Haven Saturday Markets WHSM 14TH SEASON Sept 2026/ June 2027, VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Save the date for the 13h Annual Haven Spring Fest coming up on April 17, 2027, 10am-4pm! Haven Holiday Market Save the date for the 11th Annual HHM on Nov 15, 2025, 10am – 4pm! Interested in having CFEV host an outdoor event in your Central Florida city? Contact 863ArtFest@gmail.com . CFEV Recommends E-Z UP Canopies Like This One!
