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Polk State has scheduled its annual FallFest for Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Winter Haven Campus, 999 Avenue H NE. The event is free and open to the public.Founded in 1987, FallFest features more than 100 booths from local vendors, businesses and College clubs. Portions of sales from craft booths will benefit the Polk State College Foundation, which provides approximately $1.2 million in scholarships for Polk State students each year.
The event will also feature family-friendly activities such as games, haunted houses, shows and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College clubs and athletics programs will participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.
The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band and Polk State Jazz Ensemble headline this year’s entertainment. The event will also feature performances from local student dance teams, choirs and musicians.
For $60, vendors will be assigned a booth on campus. Limited indoor vending spots are available for $70. For business vendors looking to promote their business, the cost is $100.
For the third year in a row, the event will feature the FallFest Car Show, which will raise funds for Study Abroad Scholarships for Polk State students. Car owners can enter the show with a $20 donation. People’s Choice Awards will be given for first, second and third place.
Registration for a booth will remain open until Oct. 7. For more information and to register, contact Nancy Lozell at 863.297.1050 or be emailing [email protected].
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999 Ave. H NE, Winter Haven, FL, United States, Florida 33881
