The Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the biggest events of the year in Florida. Last year, the huge celebration of food, music, and community drew more than 600,000 attendees, shattering its previous attendance record. The festivities run from February 27 through March 9 at 303 BerryFest Place in beautiful Plant City, making it a must-see event on your Florida bucket list. Find special days and discount schedules here.
A star-studded live music lineup at the Florida Strawberry Festival
This year’s artist lineup could ensure the record is broken again, as the festival just revealed the line for the Wish Farms Soundstage. General admission tickets are $4 in advance for kids 6-12 and $10 for adults. Special days and discount schedules can be found on the festival’s website.
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Some major live music highlights include:
- February 28: Reba McEntire – entirely sold out!
- March 1: Lauren Daigle
- March 5: Lynyrd Skynyrd
- March 7: The Beach Boy and Jon Mardi
- March 8: Nelly
While Reba McEntire’s show has sold out, reserved seats remain available for other headline performances. Tickets for these concerts can be purchased online, by phone at 813-754-1996, on the festival’s app, or in person at the Amscot Main Ticket Gate at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City.
150 food vendors and 85 rides to enjoy
In addition to the star-studded concert lineup, the festival will feature over 20 free stage performances, more than 85 thrilling rides, 150 food vendors, 7 livestock shows, 8 food contests, and an array of arts and crafts for all ages to enjoy. Big rides include the return of the ultra-popular Berry Big Wheel and a variety of strawberry-inspired desserts.
“Over the decades, the Strawberry Festival’s goal has been to honor the traditions of our past while striving to provide our guests with something new and exciting to experience,” said Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson. “For BerryFest25, the Festival will say farewell to our 35-year-old soundstage that has created so many unforgettable memories as we welcome a new entertainment experience and a new soundstage that will allow us to bring the best artists to Plant City.”
A big festival for a good cause
“The Strawberry Festival will always focus on supporting our agricultural community and our youth in agriculture. One way we celebrate agriculture is through our stellar headline entertainment,” said Robinson. “‘The Stage is Set’ for the 90th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival, where you will find great entertainment, delicious food, unbelievable vendors, agricultural exhibits, and thrilling midway rides!”
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