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Festival of Wreaths at Polk County History Center

Nov 11, 2023 — Dec 14, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Herald the arrival of the holiday season at the History Center with the 13th Annual Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction. All Silent Auction proceeds benefit the History Center. The wreaths will be on display from Nov. 11 until Dec. 14, when high bidders begin picking up the wreaths to decorate their homes across the county.

The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday.

Festival of Wreaths Opening Night

The festival opening will coincide with Bartow’s 32nd annual Honeybee Festival and Craft Fair, and it will feature the return of a cappella carol performances from the Frostproof Middle/High School Chorus from the 2nd floor Rotunda at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The wreaths will be on display from Nov. 11 until Dec. 14, when high bidders will begin picking up the wreaths to decorate their Polk County homes. The silent auction begins at 8 a.m. on Nov. 11 at polkhistorycenter.org. 

 

Selfies with Santa

Santa will be returning to his study at the History Center and you can schedule a visit to snap a selfie with the Jolly Old Elf. You can schedule a visit on November 17th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm, December 2nd between 10:00 and 1:00 pm, or December 16th between 10:00 and 12:00 pm Email Jayme Jamison or call 863-534-4386 to reserve some special time with Santa.

Watch our video about the History Center below.

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