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Polk County, Florida
Committee meetings, candidate forums, and volunteer days — plus events from Republican clubs and allied groups across the county.
Hosted by Polk State College
Thursday, September 17 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Polk State College, Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) 1100
Polk State College hosts Congressman Byron Donalds (R), Republican candidate for governor, as Constitution Day keynote speaker. Lakeland Campus, LTB 1100, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Free and open to students and community members.
Friday, September 18 · 6:00 PM
Tom Fellows Community Center
Friday, Sept 18 · doors 6:00 PM · Tom Fellows Community Center, Davenport. Tickets $50, $75, or $100. Open to the public. Food, iced tea, lemonade, water, and a silent auction. Surplus funds party operations.
Hosted by Polk County Young Republicans (PCYR)
Friday, September 18 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cleveland Heights Golf Club
Polk County Young Republicans monthly meeting — third Friday of every month, 7:00 PM at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. Networking from 6:30 PM.
Monday, September 21 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cleveland Heights Golf Club
The full committee meets every third Monday. Republican candidates, elected officials, and guest speakers address the room, and any registered Republican in Polk County is welcome — membership is not required to attend.
Hosted by Republican Women's Club of Lakeland
Wednesday, September 23 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Monthly luncheon at Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Check-in begins at 11:00 AM; the meeting is called to order at 11:30 AM. Lunch is $25 and advance reservations are required.
Hosted by Lake Ashton Republican Club
Wednesday, September 23 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Lake Ashton Clubhouse Ballroom
Lake Ashton Republican Club meets monthly at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse. Check-in and social time begin at 3:30 PM; the meeting starts at 4:00 PM. Guests are welcome.
Hosted by Leadership Institute
Saturday, September 26 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
FREE full-day training in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, Sept 26 for current and aspiring school board members, candidates, and grassroots conservatives who want to win their local school district. Presented by the Leadership Institute.
Friday, October 2 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lakeland
Polk GOP and Polk County Republican clubs share a booth at Lakeland First Friday. Stop by downtown from 6–9 PM to meet local Republicans, learn about the clubs, and get involved. Free and family-friendly.
Hosted by Republican Party of Florida
Saturday, October 3 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SeaWorld Orlando
The Florida GOP's 2026 Victory Dinner at SeaWorld Orlando, held with the RPOF Fall Quarterly Meeting. VIP reception 5:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM, program 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Seating is extremely limited.
Hosted by Republican Club of Lakeland
Wednesday, October 7 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cleveland Heights Golf Club
The Republican Club of Lakeland holds a monthly lunch meeting on the first Wednesday at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. The current meeting's guest speaker is listed separately when confirmed.
Hosted by Lakeland Kiwanis Club
Friday, October 16 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First United Methodist Church
One-hour lunch forum with the two School Board District 3 candidates, hosted by the Lakeland Kiwanis Club. Attendance is free; lunch is $15. Doors at 12 PM, forum begins around 12:25 PM.
Hosted by Lake Wales History Museum
Saturday, October 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park
The Lake Wales History Museum's free 50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival brings heritage demonstrations, artisan crafts, live entertainment, food, family activities, and Pioneer of the Year honors to Lake Wailes Park.
Hosted by Lake Wales History Museum
Sunday, October 25 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park
Day two of the Lake Wales History Museum's free 50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival, featuring heritage demonstrations, artisan crafts, live entertainment, food, family activities, and Beers with Pioneers.
Hosted by Worth and Purpose
Friday, November 13 · 6:00 PM
Polk Theatre
Free premiere of East Main Street, a documentary based on the life and work of Travis Doodles. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; film begins at 7:00 p.m. Registration required.
Hosted by Polk County Young Republicans (PCYR)
Saturday, September 12 · 10:00 AM
Tenoroc Public Shooting Range
Polk County Young Republicans host a sporting-clays shoot Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 AM at Tenoroc Public Shooting Range in Lakeland. Comment or message PCYR through its event post to reserve a spot and confirm costs.
Hosted by Polk County Young Republicans (PCYR)
Thursday, September 10 · 6:30 PM
Munn Park
Memorial for Charlie Kirk hosted by the Polk County Young Republicans. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. All are welcome.
Hosted by Swan City Republican Women, Federated
Thursday, September 10 · 11:30 AM
Cleveland Heights Golf Club
Swan City Republican Women, Federated hosts its September luncheon featuring State Representative Jennifer Canady.
Hosted by Ron DeSantis (Eventbrite organizer)
Tuesday, September 1 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TPepin's Hospitality Centre Exclusively by Golds Catering
Leadership forum with Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republican Slate. Free with registration; doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Congressman Scott Franklin
Monday, August 31 · 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Telephone Town Hall
Legislative update and live questions with Congressman Scott Franklin. FL-18 residents must opt in by noon Monday to receive the call.
Hosted by Polk County Young Republicans (PCYR)
Friday, August 28 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cleveland Heights Golf Club
Polk County Young Republicans meet Friday, August 28 at 7:00 PM at Cleveland Heights Golf Club — moved from the usual third Friday. Networking from 6:30 PM. Guests welcome.
