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Polk County Visitor Center Hosts Spring Training Day

Jessica Roberts — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:03:07 +0000

On Saturday, February 18, Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will celebrate the game of baseball with Spring Training Day. The Detroit Tigers, who are celebrating their 76th Spring Training season in Polk County, will join the Spring Training celebration with a display at Polk Outpost 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with giveaways, a sports themed bounce house for kids, games, a baseball movie, free popcorn and an appearance by the Lakeland Flying Tigers mascot, Ace. Visitors to the event will also be able to register for two grand prize drawings: one prize will be four tickets to see the Tigers play the Atlanta Braves on March 4 at Joker Marchant Stadium and the other will be a game-used Tigers jersey. Visitors who bring canned goods for local food banks will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 Wal-Mart gift card.

Baseball fans that can’t get enough of the national pastime on February 18 can enjoy baseball themed exhibits and memorabilia from February 11-19 at Polk Outpost 27. While at Polk Outpost 27, visitors will also be able to get all the latest information on the 2012 Spring Training season including schedules, Spring Training guides and other baseball information including complete schedules for the 2012 RussMatt Baseball Central Florida Collegiate Invitational that features more than 200 college baseball teams competing in Polk County from mid-February through the end of March.

All of the events and displays are free of charge and will be open to the public during normal hours. Polk Outpost 27 is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is located on Highway 27 a half-mile South of I-4 at Exit 55. For more information call Polk Outpost 27 at 863-420-2586.

Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Polk Outpost

Rebecca Thompson — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:58:58 +0000

Pay honor to the men and women who served our country this Veteran’s Day at Polk Outpost 27, Polk County’s Visitor Information Center, in Davenport. The Veteran’s Day Celebration will take place November 9-12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily and will be highlighted by a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

The Vietnam Wall replica was created as a tribute to the men and women who served during the Vietnam War and their families. Visitors who have family members that served in Vietnam are encouraged to bring photos with them to share with future visitors. Along with the replica Memorial Wall, there will be other tributes displayed including: war memorabilia, commemorative displays and slideshows honoring veterans.

The Harvest Food Drive will also take place at Polk Outpost during the celebration. Non-perishable food items will be donated to local charities, and as an added incentive, for each item you donate, you will receive a chance to win a $50 Publix Gift Card.

For more information contact Justin Laferriere at 863-420-2586 or Justin@visitcentralflorida.org, www.visitcentralflorida.org. Polk Outpost 27 is located a quarter-mile South of I-4 at Exit 55 on Highway 27.

Pumpkin Time

Kris Keprios — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:09:11 +0000

It is officially that time of the year. So, get out your costumes, your candy and of course, your stencils and knives to start carving those pumpkins. Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will help visitors welcome the Fall Season this year with its fourth annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will be a bounce house, obstacle course, free candy bag, costume parade, craft and food vendors, games, movies and of course, a pumpkin decorating contest with three age categories (3-9 years old; 10-15 years old and 16 years to adult). Pumpkin entries will be accepted on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. All pumpkins will be on display through judging which begins on Saturday, October 23 during the Fall Festival. Winners will be announced between 4:00-4:30 p.m. All entrants will receive a consolation prize, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes awarded for total entries.
All of the events and displays are free of charge and are open to the public. Polk Outpost 27 is located on Highway 27 a half-mile South of I-4 at Exit 55. For more information call Polk Outpost 27 at 863-420-2586.

Sneak Peak! Quilts and Tea Festival Preview

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:10:48 +0000

It’s more than just the buzz around the quilt or in the tea room. It’s the 10th Annual Quilts and Tea Festival, and it’s almost here!

But, we still have a month to go, so Polk Outpost 27 is showcasing a preview of the festival, next week, October 11-17, 2010. Quilts will be on display throughout the visitor’s center, there will also be samplings of tea sets, and vintage teddy bears. The gift shop will also offer 10% off all tea pots, cookie jars and mugs, tea cups.

So now that you know the secret, pass it along…

Find Holiday Cheer at Visitor Center

Kris Keprios — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:10:45 +0000

If you aren’t in the holiday spirit yet, Polk County’s Visitor Information Center, Polk Outpost 27, is ready to get you there with a series of concerts by Polk County school choirs and other festive holiday displays. The series will begin on December 10 when the Jewett Academy 6th Grade Choral Singers perform at 10:00 a.m. Other performances include the Lena Vista Elementary Choral singers on December 11 at 9:30 a.m. and the Haines City Strings, a group that consists of students from Haines City High School, Boone Middle School, and Daniel Jenkins that will perform on December 20 at 10:00 a.m. All the performances will last 45 minutes.
In addition to the music, visitors to Polk Outpost 27 will be able to experience Christmas displays put together by Polk County attractions and other points of interest. Bok Tower Gardens will have a display featuring Christmas at Pinewood, their mansion that is decorated for the holidays. Other displays will include: Chalet Suzanne with a display promoting the Chalet and their famous soups. The Lavender and Lace Tea Room with a display that encompasses the warm atmosphere of its tea room and gift shop located in Lake Alfred on Lake Shore Way. Also featured will be Embroidery and Print by Design, located in downtown historical Davenport on Market Street, displaying its unique products enhanced with intricate detailed and personalized embroidery for every occasion; Marqueen Antiques will have two displays, one showcases the rare finds of an antique shop and the other highlighting bass fishing and camping, The Hotel Tea Room will feature the vintage side of Polk County with a Victorian display and Eli’s Western wear will have a display highlighting Polk County’s western side.

All of the events and displays are free of charge and will be open to the public until December 30. Polk Outpost 27 is located on Highway 27 a half-mile South of I-4 at Exit 55.

Outpost 27 Heats Up with Summer Events

Kris Keprios — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:05:45 +0000

Proving yet again that it is much more than a typical “Visitor’s Center”, Polk Outpost 27 has lined up a pretty impressive list of summer events. Polk Outpost 27, the county’s official visitor information center, has always been described as a hands-on, interactive experience for both visitors and local residents, but they are definitely turning it up a notch as they will host a series of events at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The summer event series includes:
Saturday, July 26 – Live Demos by Cypress Gardens and Fantasy of Flight. Interact with a Southern Belle from Cypress Gardens and get a front row seat as an animal handler conducts a live demonstration. In addition, go back in time with a themed aviation character from Fantasy of Flight.

Saturday, August 9 – Get your Game on with Recreation Station. Join other students for a back-to-school bash like no other! Let the arcade experience come to you as Eagle Ridge Mall’s Recreation Station brings a variety of arcade games to “get your game on.”

Saturday, August 23 – Flywheelers’ Restoration Projects. The Florida Flywheelers, an antique engine club, will showcase some of their most unique antique tractors, cars, and stationary engines.

Polk Outpost 27 is located on Highway 27 in Davenport. It is easy to find, just a half mile south of Interstate 4 at Exit 55.

A New Store in Town

Kris Keprios — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:33:36 +0000

Polk Outpost 27, Central Florida’s official visitor information center, recently added a new element to the experience – a store filled with items unique to Polk County. The store, which opened mid May, features hand-crafted items from local vendors, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer t-shirts, hand bags, and original art pieces. Shoppers can also take home some of Polk County’s local flavors by purchasing items like Davidson of Dundee’s marmalades and jellied candies, chocolate from Webb’s candy factory, orange blossom honey from Leighton’s, soup from the Chalet Suzanne Restaurant, and Florida Natural’s citrus juices.

Some of the best-selling items to date include alligator paraphernalia, such as stuffed versions of the reptiles–not the orange and blue kind though–the real thing.

Make the Polk Outpost 27 General Store your next stop for Polk County related items. It is located on Highway 27, just a half mile south of I-4 (at Exit 55).