Winter Garden Music Festival features 30+ bands across 7 stages in historic downtown. Beer/wine vendors (no outside coolers/alcohol permitted). Bring a chair. Pedestrian-only with downtown streets closed. SAT., FEB. 21, 11 am -10 pm. FREE Admission MUSIC SCHEDULE & EVENT DETAILS
W. PLANT ST. from DILLARD ST. to PARK AVE., & portions of adjoining streets, will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, FEB. 21 at 2:00 AM – SUNDAY, FEB. 22 at 2:00 AM. Road closures are due to the Winter Garden Music Festival in downtown. Free event shuttle. Parking & Event Details
FL lawmakers are considering several property tax reform measures. If enacted, the City could lose $13.8M in revenue, which may result in reduction of City services, programs, & events; a millage rate increase, special assessments, & higher user fees. Learn More
The School Zone Camera Safety Program has been implemented at ESTEEM ACADEMY & WHISPERING OAK ELEM. to enforce speeding violations 30 mins. before/after & during school days. After 60-day warning period expires, $100 citations will be issued to violators. View Details & FAQs
Enjoy live music presented by the Plant Street Pops Orchestra under the stars at the shore of Lake Apopka on SAT., MARCH 28. Pack a picnic & blanket/chair. Presented by Rotary Club of Winter Garden with City co-sponsorship. General Admission: $10. Event Details & Purchase Tickets
The 24th annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival is APRIL 11 & 12 in historic downtown. Fun for all ages, the event features 200+ gardening vendor booths, live entertainment, chalk art contest, KidZone, Ask the Expert, & much more! Free Admission. EVENT DETAILS
The Planning Dept. has become aware of email phishing attempts with fake Planning & Zoning invoices requesting payment for fees via wire transfer. These are scams: DO NOT CLICK & DO NOT PAY. If unsure, call the City's Planning Dept., 407-656-411 x2021. Read on...
The Utility Bill Assistance for Low Income Seniors Program provides up to a 90% reduction of base charges on monthly utility bill for one year. Eligibility requirements must be met. For application, visit the City Hall Reception Desk. Deadline is May 1. Program Details
City of Winter Garden residents on home oxygen therapy & living in a single family home are eligible for a FREE fire break device. The device extinguishes a fire in the oxygen delivery tube if it is accidentally ignited - a lifesaving safety feature. How to Obtain a Free Fire Break Device
Tremaine Street, between S. Boyd St. & S. Main St., will be closed to through traffic for about four months starting MON., JAN. 26. The closure is due to refurbishment work on the water tower. Local access for businesses & residents will be maintained. Read on...
The 25.6-acre Tucker Ranch Holistic Health, Wellness, Teaching Farm & Family Activity Center addition currently under construction at Tucker Ranch Park has been named a winner of the 2025 American Architecture Awards. It is scheduled to open late 2026. Read on...
ONLINE payments are now accepted for building permit applications (submitted on or after March 1, 2025). This new feature offers a faster, more convenient way to pay permit fees directly through our permitting portal (BS&A). How to Pay Online
Effective 7/25/25, residents & business owners within city limits may join a NO SOLICITATIONS LIST via a form. The list is maintained by WGPD and prohibits the sale of goods, etc. or requests for charitable contributions to addresses on the list. NO SOLICITATION FORM
Appliances & large electronics are not removed by the bulk collection truck. Residents must call 407.656.2256 to schedule a pickup these items, which include: all appliances, TVs, computers/monitors, grills, treadmills, & also basketball hoops & bikes. LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRING A PICKUP RESERVATION
Reminder to place LARGE BOXES (only) - flattened & stacked - curbside on your designated bulk item collection day (place out the night before or morning of). Small boxes should always be placed in the trashcan. Reminder that boxes are not being recycled. Read on...
Overflow garbage not inside a City-issued trashcan cannot be collected. The trucks’ automated arms can only pick up/empty City-issued trashcans. Drivers do NOT get out of the truck to pick up trash. Loose bags are unsightly litter and a code violation. Tips on How To Fit More Inside Your Trashcan
A new Utility Billing online portal provides expanded payment options & allows customers to track usage, view bills/payment history, & more. All utility customers are urged to create an online account by selecting “Pay Utility” in footer of City website. Read on...
We are happy to announce a NEW & improved Building Permit Online Portal on the City website. During the transition to the new portal, ONLY IN-PERSON cash/check and NOW CREDIT CARD, as well as MAIL-IN check payments, can be made for building permits. Read on...
Applications are open for the Orange County Recovers Program to help eligible single-family homeowners of Orange County (includes Winter Garden) repair, rebuild, or replace eligible homes with unresolved damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Grant Qualifications & Application
Construction to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Facility commences mid-February 2025 and continues for approx. 36 months. Located at 101 E. Crest Ave., please expect construction-related activities in the area during weekday business hours. Read on...
