This Week's Welcome

We've almost made it! Tomorrow is the BIG day! Our first indoor market of the season! Held at The Black Swan Venue on Pine St in Downtown Lakeland, many vendors you love and know plus some new ones you should get to know will be there. Like Tuesday, I will leave all that information below... but...

I will be truthful, I've been a little nervous wreck all week! Well, my family might say I've been acting weird and crazy! 😜 You never know how these things will turn out. I've attending and vended many markets before. Some have had many people, many purchases, and some have had slim pickings all around. I've actually been to more than a few major name markets and there was no one there.

Not to be a Debbie Downer though! Let's think positive! Social media has been beaming about this market. There are flyers and ads out there. Vendors have graciously shared it as well. Many people I've spoken to are excited and ready for this thing! Vendors and customers a like.

So, what do I know?! I know this! It's less than 24 hours until showtime! See you tomorrow! 😁

-Chan "The Beard" Michaels

Event Spotlight

This Saturday, July 19th from 8AM-12PM, we're throwing an INDOOR market right here in Downtown Lakeland at The Black Swan Venue! Pine Street. It's on your right as you head toward Swan Brewing and next door to Wing Chun Kung Fu.

Sponsors! Have you ever eaten at Smith's American Tavern?!

We went back this Tuesday to see their new menu drop. Come and snag one of their FREE dessert cards!

Do you like coffee? Foxtail Coffee will be there in person! First 15 folks will get a FREE coffee or cold brew!

Also, bring the entire family! We have NohAnaCreations providing free coloring pages, stickers and more for the littles!

And I can't forget our "Scavenger Hunt." No purchase necessary! Depending on how many booths you visit, you'll have a shot at winning a gift card from Swan Brewing or Nineteen61!

Some vendors are doing giveaways too! Like Kingston's Lemonade Kingdom...

or Real Açaí...

Now, some of the vendors... I know their names are on the card above, but I'll let you in on some of the items you may find!

In no order: permanent jewelry, the best Açaí bowls straight from Brazil, vibrant tumblers and tees, jams, tallow, sourdough starters, decorated sugar cookies, dog treats, chocolate covered strawberries, cupcakes, lemonade, artwork, paintings, an array of some of the best 3D printed items from movies and TV, sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, journals, bookmarks, custom candle pour candles, balloon and event decor for all occasions, + more!

We know most of the vendors personally and are so glad they're all going to be in one place! You can say we've gathered some of the best of Lakeland for you!

So, please come on out and show your support for LKLD, these small businesses and just some wonderful and amazing folks!

If you can't make this one, which I'm sure you will 😉, you'll have 5 more chances this August featuring a new batch of Lakeland small businesses...

But we all hope to see you tomorrow! Come as you are, bring a friend, and/or bring your family! There will be something for everyone!

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That's A Wrap!

Tuesday will see us back to our "normal programming" with the newsletter and podcast!

Expect a brand new interview and the usual musings of what's new and current in Lakeland.

Until then,

-Chan