Top things to do in Polk: Go downtown for art, food; celebrate dachshunds, Southern rock
The FIRST FRIDAY of every month means a good time in downtown Lakeland. Shops stay open later, there are goodies, giveaways and discounts from local business exhibitors. The Makers Market features local artists and creators. And you're bound to find some food you like from the more than 20 food trucks available. 6 to 9 p.m., Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD
Dachshunds, dachshunds, and more dachshunds at Saturday's DOX-A-PALOOZA from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sun-N-Fun Pavillion, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland. Parking $5. Costume contest, weiner race, lick-a-lot contest and more, including a look at some pups that need a forever home. It's an annual fundraiser for DARE (Dachshund Adoption, Rescue and Education). Book online at www.doxapalooza.org
More than 50 local artists are participating in Saturday's ART CRAWL 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Munn Park Historic District, downtown Lakeland. Free. A one-day fine arts festival. More than 50 local artists. Entertainment coordinated by FrediDance Project. Live art competition. Beats featuring DJ Jenks. Coffee Crawl. artcrawlfl.com
SOUTHERN ROCK'S FINEST is an all-star band with former members of Molly Hatchet, Gregg Allman Band, Blackfoot, Allen Collins Band, Pure Prairie League and David Allan Coe Group. The show of Southern rock, blues and rock-n-roll gets started at 8 p.m. Saturday at Music Ranch, 1920 Banana Road, Lakeland, $25 tickets https://musicranch.org/ or at the gate. To reserve a table, call Phil at 863-815-2293. BYOB. 863-815-2293. https://musicranch.org/
For a complete listing of local entertainment, go go www.theledger.com/entertainment
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