by James Coulter What's more fun than a parade? How about an un-parade? What's that, you ask? Well, it's like a regular parade, but more fun and chaotic. Downtown Bartow kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with its annual St. Patrick's Day Un-Parade during Friday Fest last Friday. Nearly 100…
by James Coulter Most people love to wine and dine on New Year's Eve. However, residents and visitors to Bartow were able to wine and dine well into the new year with the Sip & Sparkle Wine Walk last Friday. The Sip & Sparkle Wine Walk allowed attendees to peruse…
by James Coulter The City of Bartow kicked off its holiday season last Friday night during Magic on Main. When the sun went down that evening, the holiday lights turned on, and the entire downtown area glowed in festive holiday colors and decorations. The holiday festivities kicked off with musical…
by James Coulter Downtown Bartow proved to be busy as a bee last Saturday during its Annual Honeybee Festival. Several hundred vendors lined Main Street and the nearby streets selling various arts and crafts, many related to honey and bees. The Ridge Beekeepers Association and a few other vendors showcased…