Out and About: Big Holiday Weekynd at Cypress Gardyns…And More
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Kris Keprios
Categories: Arts, Attractions, Shopping
No, our spell checker isn’t broken, we are just getting ready for the big concert at Cypress Gardens Saturday. That’s right, Lynyrd Skynyrd will be performing at the park Saturday night. The southern rock legends will take the stage at 7:30pm and the concert is included in park admission, so bring your lawn chairs or enjoy complimentary bench seating. Reserved seats in front of the stage are available at an additional charge ($40). You can order both reserved seats and park admission online or by calling (863) 324-2111, option 2.
If southern rock is not your thing, or even if it is, Cypress Gardens has another event for you on Sunday when their classic car show rolls into the park. It will be going on all day Sunday and is also included in park admission.
Remember, Cypress Gardens is offering active military and veterans as well as police, firefighter and emergency response personnel free admission on Sunday and Monday. They are also offering a 50% discount for up to three guests that accompany active military, veterans, police, firefighter and emergency response personnel.
Here are some other events to make your Memorial Day Weekend a good one:
Friday
Theater: “The Velveteen Rabbit” – 7pm – Clay Cut Centre, Haines City
Comedy Buffet – 8pm – Central Ave., Winter Haven
Saturday
Lynyrd Skynyrd – 7:30pm- Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven
Downtown Farmers Curb Market - 8am-2pm – Peterson Plaza, Downtown Lakeland
Bike Fest – 4pm-9pm – Railroad Park, Haines City
Cultural Festival – 10am – Lincoln Avenue Business District, Lake Wales
Theater: “The Velveteen Rabbit” – 7pm – Clay Cut Centre, Haines City
Classic Car Cruise In – 5:30pm-9pm – Burger King on Harden Blvd, Lakeland
Farmers Market – 8am-2pm – North Blount Park, Bartow
Auto Racing – 6pm – Auburndale Motor Speedway
Sunday
Classic Car and Truck Show - 10am – Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven
Theater: “The Velveteen Rabbit” – 3pm- Clay Cut Centre, Haines City
Monday
Memorial Day Concerts – 1pm and 3pm – Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
Enjoy the looong weekend and as always, for a full list of events going on in Polk County click here.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Lynryd Skynrd was fantastic! Cypress Gardens hit one out of the ball park with that concert! Great Job Cypress Gardens! The concert was packed, the music was fabulous, especially the last song of the night,”Free Bird” played by orignal band menber Gary Rossington.