Join us at McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City on June 27th, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM for an 80s themed Last Friday Downtown. We'll even be featuring kid entrepreneurs in our Main Street Kids Inc. area! The event will take place rain or shine, and admission is FREE.
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with magic, fun, and community spirit! Explore the Main Street Kids Zone, indulge in delicious treats from a variety of food trucks, and shop from a rotating cast of talented artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, fashion, and more! Dress up, make memories, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of our beloved historic downtown.
Introducing Main Street Kids Inc.
Launching June 27 during Last Friday Downtown! This featured youth market is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Open to kids 18 and under, Main Street Kids Inc. offers a $15 vendor space for youth to showcase their handmade products and creative spirit. From painted rocks to slime kits, artwork to bath bombs, we can’t wait to see what they bring to life! It's more than a market — it's a launchpad for dreams. Spaces are limited — register today for Main Street Kids at www.plantcitymainstreet.org/kidsinc.
Food Truck Owners: Here's your chance to be part of this amazing event! We are now booking food trucks and spaces are limited. Don’t miss out on showcasing your delicious creations to our vibrant community.
Vendors: We’re looking for unique artists and makers to add to the diversity and charm of our market. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of Last Friday, now’s the time to shine!
To register as a food truck or regular vendor, visit:
https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/lastfriday
Come be part of a night where community, creativity, and connection take center stage — because downtown comes alive when we all come together.
We are proud to share that Historic Plant City Main Street has once again achieved the honor of being a Main Street America Accredited program—the highest level of recognition within the national Main Street movement.
Accredited status is awarded to programs that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to excellence in revitalizing their historic downtowns. It reflects a proven track record of planning, implementing, and measuring impactful results that align with the Main Street Approach, a time-tested framework for community transformation.
To receive this top-tier designation, programs must meet a comprehensive set of baseline requirements and show continued success across all six Accreditation Standards, including economic vitality, design, promotion, organization, equity, and preservation.
This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff, board, volunteers, downtown businesses, community partners, and supporters. Together, we are preserving Plant City's heritage, supporting local enterprise, and building a vibrant, resilient future.
We are honored to be part of a powerful national network that is transforming communities from the inside out. Learn more about the mission of Main Street America at www.mainstreet.org
Thank you for believing in the heart of Plant City.
Thank you for being part of the story.
EARLY RELEASE FOR OKTOBERFEST 2025!
Purchase the Liter Boot Stein for just $25, which includes your first beer fill-up! On event day these Boot Steins will be $15 each and $15 to fill up. Plus, you get to keep the Liter Boot Stein, which comes with a complimentary lanyard. Don't miss out – secure yours today!
All Liter Boot Stein Pre-Sales will have these set pickup dates: Sept 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the Plant City Main Street Office.
LIMITED EDITION INAGURAL OKTOBERFEST COLLECTOR STEINS
Only a few remain of the limited edition 2022 16 oz. glass steins with beautiful pewter lids.
Visit https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/oktoberfeststeins to purchase yours!
Save the date and make plans to join us for our 4th Annual Oktoberfest:!
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE GOLDEN TRAIN
The Golden Train will take you all over our historic downtown into some incredible places. If you are the lucky one to find it, treasure will be yours! Full details here
All aboard to help Henry find his lost trains in downtown Plant City!
Ten trains are hidden throughout downtown Plant City as part of this outdoor scavenger hunt.
Bring your friends, family, train enthusiasts and history buffs to the Willaford Railroad Museum for your free map. Then follow the clues to track down all of #HenrysHiddenTrains!
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The Main Street Organization Team plays a key role in keeping the board, committees, staff, and program-of-work in good shape by attracting people and money to the organization.
To succeed, this team must take responsibility for managing the financial and logistical aspects of the nonprofit organization.
The job of the Promotion Team is to PROMOTE downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike. To be effective, this element must move beyond the typical “tried-and-true” downtown promotion ideas of yesteryear. Promotions leveraged in a broader sense with new strategies.
The Economic Vitality Team works with key partners within the City and State to analyze current market forces to develop long-term solutions. They are responsible for recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of Main Street's traditional merchants and business owners.
The Design Team plays a key role in shaping the physical image of Downtown Plant City as an attractive place for shoppers, investors, business owners, and visitors. To succeed, this team must persuade fiercely independent business and property owners and civic leaders to adopt a specific approach, and an ambitious agenda, for physical improvements to buildings, businesses and public improvement.