Apr

15

Auburndale CityFest & WakeFest

Apr 15, 2023

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Auburndale CityFest & WakeFest

The City of Auburndale’s 2nd annual Auburndale CityFest & WakeFest will take place on Saturday, April 15, from 11 AM to 9 PM, at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park.

The day will be filled with family-fun activities, four live bands, a water sports festival, and more!

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports WakeFest

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports will be hosting a festival event, in partnership with Auburndale CityFest on the brand new Championship Water Ski lake. Team Trials take place on Friday and Saturday opens up at 8 AM with the Team USA v. Mexico Challenge. This will include up to 40 riders (20 from each country) competing in a head-to-head style event.

A Wake Sports Exhibition will follow, showcasing various wake sports, including barefooting, freestyle jumping, hydrofoiling, kneeboarding and swivel skiing.

The Pan American Games Team Trials will conclude the water sports event. Four qualified male and female Pro riders will compete for the right to represent the United States at the XIX Pan American Games, Oct. 20-25, in Santiago, Chile.

Four Live Bands

Enjoy the sounds of B.Haven, Soul2Earth, The Free Whiskey Band, and our headliner, Sister Hazel!

Touch-A-Truck

Touch-a-Truck is a popular hometown event in Auburndale! Each year, they feature a showcase of big trucks, utility equipment, and unique vehicles. This year that showcase is joining up with CityFest from 11 AM to 2 PM! Get to know the people that drive these vehicles and climb into the driver seat for a view of the controls and features of each vehicle. Touch-a-Truck is a great educational opportunity for kids and adults. This year you can expect to discover: tractors, a garbage truck, an airboat, a fire truck, a police cruiser, a stock car, and more!

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