{"id":3116,"date":"2019-09-30T13:41:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T17:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2019-09-30T13:41:42","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T17:41:42","slug":"polk-states-2019-fallfest-to-continue-the-fun-free-tradition-oct-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2019\/09\/30\/polk-states-2019-fallfest-to-continue-the-fun-free-tradition-oct-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk State\u2019s 2019 FallFest to continue the fun, free tradition Oct. 19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thousands will trek to Polk State College on October 19 for this year\u2019s FallFest, continuing a community tradition that is more than 30 years strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Winter Haven Campus will transform into the highly anticipated craft fair at 999 Ave. H N.E. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of October, bringing together a variety of activities and crafters featuring items from art and woodwork, to jewelry and clothing, to baked goods and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also features a kid zone, pumpkin patch, haunted house, music, food, and educational demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival is free, with vendor fees and proceeds from activities supporting the Polk State College Foundation to benefit students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is Polk State\u2019s largest event of the year and truly highlights the College\u2019s strong connection to the community,\u201d Program Coordinator Nancy Lozell said. \u201cPeople come from all over to attend this annual event to celebrate the season, our community, and Polk State College.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration of Polk State\u2019s students, employee volunteers, and participating partners make the event possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details about the event, visit polk.edu\/fallfest<\/a> or email fallfest@polk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Polk State College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Winter Haven, Florida, and established in 1964, Polk State College is a multi-campus institution serving more than 16,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science degrees, as well as a wide range of certificate and workforce training options. The College also operates three charter high schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polk State\u2019s advantages include small class sizes; hands-on learning; dedicated faculty; day and night classes; online options; affordable tuition; excellent financial aid; and a diverse community and vibrant student life, including fine arts opportunities, clubs, and intercollegiate athletics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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