Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place on Oct. 7 with food trucks and live music
The weekly evening event at Waterside Place restarts Wednesday, Oct. 7, running 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through May 26, 2027. Twelve food trucks and the Kara Nally Band are listed for opening night.
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Ranch Nite Wednesdays comes back to Waterside Place, 1560 Lakefront Drive, this Wednesday, Oct. 7. According to the Lakewood Ranch event page, it runs from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through May 26, 2027.
The format centers on local food trucks, drinks to go from a restaurant's outdoor bar and a cornhole league hosted by MVP Sports & Social, which the event page describes as the largest recreational cornhole league in the nation.
| Week of month | Activity | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Wednesday | Goat yoga with Blissful Goat Yoga | Required |
| 2nd Wednesday | Drop-in line dancing, 6-9 p.m. | Drop-in |
| 3rd Wednesday | Sunset Pilates with BODYBAR, 6 p.m. | Required |
| 4th Wednesday | 9-hole mini golf, 6-9 p.m. | Not listed |
Source: lakewoodranch.com
Opening night lineup
Twelve food trucks are listed for Oct. 7, including Two Guys To Go, Mr. Bulgogi, Pilars Empanadas, Southern Smoked by JP, Cornerstone and Co. and Toast Thyme. Additional listed vendors are Say Cheese Curd Company, Go Stuff Urself, Wingz N Tings, Dirty Sara-Soda, BiteMeCookies by Cindy and Carousels. The Kara Nally Band is booked for live music.
Weekly activities and what to know before you go
Each Wednesday also brings a rotating activity in Gateway Park, shown in the table below. General entry needs no registration, but the goat yoga and Pilates sessions do require signing up in advance.
Leave coolers at home: outside food and beverages are not allowed. Dogs are welcome if kept on a short leash. Questions can go to events@lakewoodranch.com.
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