Main Street Hosts Earth Day Celebration

The Haines City Main Street Organization is pleased to host the 1st Annual Earth Day Celebration in Historic Downtown Haines City on Sunday, April 20th. Events & Exhibits are 10am-5pm.

Zooks Cafe & La Fiesta Mexicana will stay open later with evening entertainment.

The event will include workshops, music, kids activities, local artists and assorted exhibits. For more information call 863-419-8584 or visit Earth Day Florida.

9:55am- Earth Day Kick-off & Dedication by Mayor Philip Hinkle

Workshops Include:

10:00am- Using Rain Barrels- Free, Rain Barrels available for $20 each
10:30am- Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Herb Garden- Free
11:00am- Introduction to Composting- Free, Supplies available for sale
12:00pm- All About Organic Gardening, Free
1:00pm- Intro to Using Herbs for Health, $20
2:00pm- Florida-friendly Landscaping- Right Plant, Right Place, Free
2:30pm- Beneficial Bugs for Hire, Free (SBS, Back Porch)
3:00pm- Using Herbs: Plant to Oil to Salve, Free

The Main Street Information booth will open at 10am on Court Street, across from The Health Chic House. Check the blog daily for more updates.

18th Annual Fall Festival

The 18 th Annual Fall Festival is coming to historic Railroad Park in downtown Haines City on Saturday, October 27th from 10am - 2pm. There will be food concessions, arts and craft vendors, as well as plenty of entertainment. Haines City Main Street will be sponsoring the Children’s Costume Contest, the Pie Eating Contest, and the Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

Contact Ann Freling at 421-9950 for details.