Community Event
Bloomin’ Arts Entertainment
Date: March 5th & 6th, 2022
Where: Downtown Bartow
Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission Price: Free Community Event
The Florida Southern College Chamber Jazz Ensemble will be performing on Sunday, March 6.
Saturday, March 5th
11 a.m. Union Academy Bluegrass Band
1 p.m. Tom Mizell
2 p.m. Turner Family Band
3 p.m. Samira Belly Dancers
Sunday, March 6th
Noon Dennis Croom
2 p.m. FSC Chamber Jazz Ensemble
Justin Grimes is a singer-songwriter, musician and recording artist and a favorite in Polk County. Having shared stages with some of music’s biggest names in nearly a dozen states, Justin can be found playing venues across Florida year-round.
Saturday night, March 5, Justin will be entertaining at Front Page Brewing Co. from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the “Bloomin’ Saturday Night” event sponsored by Bartow Ford Co.
Justin has played multiple sold-out shows at House of Blues, completed two national tours, released a self-produced (and self-titled) solo album, and was voted “Favorite Male Solo Acoustic” artist of the year three consecutive times from 2014 to 2016, followed by a fourth win in 2018.
Justin has been featured on numerous TV and radio networks; and performs semi-regularly with some of Central Florida’s most talented.
General Festival
Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bartow Art Guild Plein Art Spirit of the Show Quick Draw
Saturday, March 5
Registration & Preview 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Art Guild Tent on 100 block of E Main St. Painting/Drawing 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. located throughout Festival grounds. Judging 12 p.m. with Awards presented at 1:00 p.m. at Art Guild tent. Sponsored by Bartow Art Guild
Bloomin’ Bike Ride
65- and 35-mile road tours & 17 mile family fun ride to choose from
Saturday, March 5 at 8 a.m. at Front Page Brewing. Registration opens at 7 a.m.
Caricature, Henna and Portrait Artists
Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6 — ongoing, spaced throughout the show. *Fee for service
Bartow Garden Club Caladium Sale and Educational Exhibit
Saturday, March 5
Outside Main Street Bartow office located on corner of Central Ave. & Parker
Student Art Show
100 Block of East Davidson on the north side of the Polk County History Center. Sponsored by SouthState Bank
Children’s Tent
Saturday, March 5, noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 noon to 3 p.m.
Includes two art activities and balloons designed by Deco-Twist Balloon Art— all free! 100 Block of East Davidson on the north side of the Polk County History Center. Sponsored by Mosaic
Bloomin’ Car Show
Saturday, March 6th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Broadway Avenue
Sponsored by Kelley Buick GMC
Sponsored by Bartow Ford
At the Entertainment Stage on East Davidson
Saturday, March 5th
11 a.m. Union Academy Bluegrass Band
1 p.m. Tom Mizell
2 p.m. Turner Family Band
3 p.m. Samira Belly Dancers
Sunday, March 6th
Noon Dennis Croom
2 p.m. FSC Chamber Jazz Ensemble
Bloomin Saturday Night Concert 7:00 – 10:00PM
Outside at Front Page Brewing Co. Featuring Justin Grimes
Food Trucks
Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wilson Ave. between Davidson and Summerlin
Sponsored by Citizens Bank and Trust
• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
• Coach Eddie’s Backyard BBQ
• Collin’s Concessions
• Cray’s Kettle Korn
• Kona Ice
• Paradise Hot Dogs & Grill
• Tallulah’s Table By The Sea
Awards Ceremonies
Student Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m.
South steps of Polk County
History Center
Adults Awards Ceremony
Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m.
Entertainment Stage
100 block of E. Davidson
The festival events include:
Children’s Art Tent sponsored by Mosaic
Saturday Car Show sponsored by Kelley Buick GMC
Student Art Exhibit sponsored by SouthState Bank
Entertainment sponsored by Bartow Ford
Food Trucks sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust
Media Sponsors: DR Media & Investments, LLC
Patrons: Clear Springs Land Co., Michell Githens State Farm and the Polk County History Center.
HOSTED BY BARTOW ART GUILD, GREATER BARTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF BARTOW, MAIN STREET BARTOW