Florida Strawberry Festival Opens in Plant City with New Foods, Rides, and Family Safety Focus

Florida Strawberry Festival opens in Plant City with new foods, rides, and family safety focus

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 🍓 From strawberry treats to a brand-new soundstage, 2026 is bringing major upgrades to the festival in Plant City.

Strawberry growers share update on season after cold snap as Florida Strawberry Festival opens

Step inside the grounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and youre faced with some tough choices, like what to eat first.Chocolate-dipped strawberries, said Penny Worth.WATCH: Strawberry growers share update on season after cold snap as Florida Strawberry Festival opens Strawberry growers share update on season after cold snap as Florida Strawberry Festival opensChocolate dipped, said Ceron Buti. "I want a strawberry hamburger this year.For t…

Florida Strawberry Festival: 8 lesser-known stories behind Florida’s famous berry celebration

Highlights The event’s history reveals how farming shaped a cultural landmark Long-standing traditions still define the festival experience Beyond rides and concerts, agriculture and community remain at its core 1. A harvest celebration that grew into a regional institution When the festival first took shape in 1930, it was conceived primarily as a community gathering to honour the strawberry crop and the farmers behind it. What began as a modes…

Florida Strawberry Festival opens today

TAMPA — The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival officially gets underway today. The festival will run through March 8, on the festival grounds at 303 BerryFest Place in Plant City. Gate admission is $16.55 for adults and $5.55 for youth ages…