When is the Florida Strawberry Festival? \u23f0<\/p>\n
The Florida Strawberry Festival is scheduled to take place from Feb.\u00a026 through March 8.<\/p>\n
Festival Hours:<\/p>\n
Administrative Office:
Open Daily<\/p>\n
Amscot Main Ticket Gate, Gate 1:
Open Daily<\/p>\n
Solution Source Construction Box Office Hours:
Open Daily<\/p>\n
Midway Hours:<\/p>\n
SUN \u2018n FUN Kiddie Korral:
Open Daily<\/p>\n
Tuesday-Friday:<\/p>\n
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. (*On Friday, March 6, Midway closes just before 10 p.m. and reopens from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for Moonlight Magic. Moonlight Magic wristband purchased for $30 includes gate admission.)<\/p>\n
Weekends & Monday:<\/p>\n
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Ticket Prices\u00a0\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<\/p>\n
Adults (ages 13+): $15
\nChildren (ages 6-12): $5
\nChildren (ages 5 and under): Free with paid adult admission<\/p>\n
Discount Gate Admission:<\/p>\n
(Available Feb. 1 through March 8 at these participating\u00a0Pu<\/a>blix Super Market stores<\/a>\u00a0throughout Central Florida.)<\/p>\n Adults (ages 13+): $10 Purchase tickets for the Florida Strawberry Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n Special Days and Discounts \ud83c\udf53<\/p>\n THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2026<\/p>\n Florida Blue Senior Citizens Day |\u00a0Lazydays RV Ride-A-Thon Day<\/p>\n Patrons 60 years of age or older will be admitted at a discounted gate admission ticket for $10. From noon – 11 p.m.\u00a0A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. Visit the Lazydays RV display on the festival grounds to receive a $5 off voucher. Take this voucher to any Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for this one low price of $20. Vouchers will be available at the Lazydays RV display on Feb. 26 and March 5.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2026<\/p>\n Publix Food & Fun Friday | Special Smiles Day<\/p>\n Present any Publix branded or GreenWise non-perishable and receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $25. Special Smiles Day is sponsored by Rotary Club of Plant City and welcomes all individuals with special needs from 9 a.m. to noon. This unique event is reserved for celebrating and serving our most treasured guests in a safe, fun and sensory considerate environment. All Special Smiles attendees and one companion will be admitted FREE. Entry at Gate 5.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2026<\/p>\n Mid Florida Credit Union Free Kids Day | Circle K Super Saturday Wristband Day<\/p>\n Kids through high school age admitted FREE. Just stop by any Festival ticket booth and receive a complimentary voucher on this special day. From 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $30. One receipt required per wristband.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2026<\/p>\n Coca-Cola Family Day<\/p>\n Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at the entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. for only $30. One voucher required per wristband. Can or bottle is not valid for gate admission. Only one can per person.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MONDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2026<\/p>\n TITAN’s Grand Parade Day | Chick-fil-A Ride-A-Thon Day<\/p>\n Grand parade\u00a0begins at 1 p.m. and passes by Festival grounds at approximately 2 p.m.\u00a010 a.m. – 11 p.m. –\u00a0Present a Chick-fil-A register receipt or any proof of purchase and receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $20. Home Depot Kid’s Workshop starts at 3 p.m. located near The Bank of Tampa Berry Big Wheel.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2026<\/p>\n Tampa Bay History Center TWOSDAY |\u00a0FREE Kids Day<\/p>\n All kids up to age 17 are admitted free with a paid Adult.\u00a0From noon – 11 p.m.\u00a0Ride any single ride for only $2 or\u00a0ride all day with a $25 wristband.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2026<\/p>\n Grow Financial American Heroes Day | Hungry Howie’s Ride-A-Thon Day<\/p>\n All active, reserve, and retired military veterans, law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals are admitted free with valid ID.\u00a0Ride-A-Thon from noon – 11 p.m.\u00a0Present a Hungry Howie\u2019s register receipt or any proof of purchase and receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $20.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2026<\/p>\n Florida Blue Senior Citizens Day |\u00a0Lazydays RV Ride-A-Thon Day<\/p>\n Patrons 60 years of age or older will be admitted at a discounted gate admission ticket for $10. From noon – 11 p.m.\u00a0A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. Visit the Lazydays RV display on the festival grounds to receive a $5 off voucher. Take this voucher to any Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for this one low price of $20. Vouchers will be available at the Lazydays RV display on Feb. 26 and March 5.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2026<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Times Day on the Midway | Moonlight Magic Night<\/p>\n The Tampa Bay Times Day on the Midway noon -10 p.m.\u00a0Receive $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $25. Moonlight Magic – Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $30 per person. All patrons entering the Midway will be required to purchase a $30 wristband., 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2026<\/p>\n Farm Worker Appreciation Day sponsored by Astin Farms | Circle K Super Saturday Wristband Day<\/p>\n Farmworkers receive free admission with a voucher from Astin Farms.\u00a0Super Saturday Wristband Day from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $30.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2026<\/p>\n Coca-Cola Family Day<\/p>\n Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. for only $30.\u00a0Can or bottle is not valid for gate admission.<\/p>\n Information provided by the Florida Strawberry Festival<\/p>\n Location \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/p>\n The Florida Strawberry Festival is located at 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, FL 33563.<\/p>\n &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n Festival Parking\u00a0\ud83d\ude97<\/p>\n There are 11 festival parking lots (cash only) surrounding the grounds. These are manned by local churches and nonprofit organizations who benefit from the profits. The lots are easily accessible to gates 1, 16, 14, 13, 10 and 5, depending on where the lot is located.<\/p>\n All festival lots are $10, including the Red, Gray, Pink, Purple, White, Tan, Yellow, Green, Orange and Magenta Parking Lot. Additional parking lots can be located off Ritter Street, Highway 92 or Highway 574.<\/p>\n In the Red lot only:<\/p>\n Cars, pickup trucks and vans under 20 ft: $10 cash The\u00a0T-Mobile\u00a0tram runs daily from the Red parking lot to the Festival\u2019s entry Gate 10 and 14 as well as the corner of BerryFest Place and Oak Avenue near Gate 1 and Gate 5. There will also be parking available in independent lots around the festival grounds.<\/p>\n View additional information about directions and parking (including a parking map) for the Florida Strawberry Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n Food\u00a0\ud83c\udf70<\/p>\n The Florida Strawberry Festival is known for its variety of food options. Here are some highlights to expect this year, which include many new offerings such as the viral\u00a0Strawberry Dubai funnel cake, and of course plenty more strawberry-themed treats:<\/p>\n Fresh Strawberries:<\/p>\n Parkesdale Farms – South side of Parke Exhibit Building World-Famous Strawberry Shortcake:<\/p>\n St. Clement \u201cMake Your Own\u201d Shortcake Booth – In the middle of the Parke Exhibit Building, next to the Parkesdale Farms booth Strawberry shortcake station from the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Fla. (Spectrum News)<\/p>\n Strawberry shortcake station from the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Fla. (Spectrum News)<\/p>\n Here are some of the new foods that guests can enjoy at the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival:<\/p>\n Strawberry BBQ Eggroll:<\/p>\n Double T Enterprises (formerly Piggy Palace,\u00a0inside Gate 10)<\/p>\n Strawberry Shortcake Snoball and\u00a0Royal Strawberry Snoball:<\/p>\n Pelican’s Snoballs (on the west side of the Arthur Boring Civic Center)<\/p>\n Penne Pickle Pasta:<\/p>\n Spaghetti Eddie’s (outside the Stingray Chevrolet\u00a0Entertainment Pavilion)<\/p>\n Hot Honey Apple Fries:<\/p>\n Crumpet Concessions (by the Central Florida Exterior\u00a0Comfort Zone)<\/p>\n Strawberry Decker:<\/p>\n Plant City High School Raider Regiment (inside the Stadium Exhibit Building)<\/p>\n Strawberry Campfire Crunch Melt:<\/p>\n Sunshine Concessions (north of the Wish Farms\u00a0Soundstage)<\/p>\n Strawberry Crunch Funnel Cake:<\/p>\n Prowant Specialty (on the west side of the GT Grandstands)<\/p>\n Strawberry Cinnamon Bun \u00e0 la Mode:<\/p>\n Cinnamon Bun Saloon (south of the Parke Exhibit Building)<\/p>\n Strawberry Crunch Nachos:<\/p>\n Sweet Missions (in the Softub\u00a0Carriage House)<\/p>\n Deep Fried Uncrustable:<\/p>\n Plant City Black Heritage Concessions (north of the Tampa Electric\u00a0EXPO Hall)<\/p>\n Poor Porker:<\/p>\n Sandy Ann’s Fried Pies (by the Stingray Chevrolet\u00a0display)<\/p>\n Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Slush:<\/p>\n Moose Joose Slush (outside the Tampa Electric\u00a0Expo Hall)<\/p>\n Dubai Chocolate Truffles with Pistachio Cream:<\/p>\n Orme’s Deep Fried Treats (near the Stingray Chevrolet\u00a0display)<\/p>\n Strawberry Dubai Funnel Cake:<\/p>\n Best Around Concessions (north of the BayCare\u00a0Center)<\/p>\n Strawberry Dubai funnel cake from the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Fla. (Spectrum News)<\/p>\n Dubai Strawberry Chocolate Cups:<\/p>\n Super Crunch (inside the TECO Expo Hall)<\/p>\n Chicken Teriyaki Mac and Cheese, White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese and Buffalo Mac and Cheese:<\/p>\n Brody’s Mac & Cheese (west of the GT Grandstands)<\/p>\n View additional details about food at the Florida Strawberry Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n Headline Entertainment\u00a0\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n The Florida Strawberry Festival has been long known for its popular entertainment lineups. This year, attendees of all ages can expect to see dozens of performers take the stage.\u00a0Some performances are free with the price of admission.<\/p>\n Here is the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival entertainment lineup:<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf53DATE \u00a0<\/p>\n
\nChildren (ages 6-12): $4
\nChildren (ages 5 and under): FREE with paid adult admission<\/p>\n
\nVehicles over 20 ft. to 39 ft.: $20 cash
\nVehicles or buses over 40 ft.: $20 cash<\/p>\n
\nWish Farms – Northeast corner of Parke Exhibit Building and just outside Gate 1\/ Amscot Main Ticket Gate<\/p>\n
\nTransforming Life Church – Inside the Entenmann’s Strawberry Tent
\nEast Historical Society Shortcake Booth – South of the TECO Expo Hall near Pioneer Village<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/florida_strawberry_festival_shortcake_station_bn9_FL_022126.jpeg\")
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\n\ud83c\udf53TIME
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\n\ud83c\udf53COST \u00a0
\nThursday, Feb 26
\n10:30 a.m.
\nJimmy Stuff & His Orchestra
\nFREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
\nThursday, Feb 26
\n3:30 p.m.
\nThe Oak Ridge Boys
\n$40
\nThursday, Feb 26
\n7:30 p.m.
\nAlabama
\n$65
\nFriday, Feb 27
\n3:30 p.m.
\nJo Dee Messina
\n$40
\nFriday, Feb 27
\n7:30 p.m.
\nJamey Johnson
\n$45
\nSaturday, Feb 28
\n3:30 p.m.
\nLonestar
\n$35
\nSaturday, Feb 28
\n7:30 p.m.
\nTy Myers
\n$50
\nSunday, March 1
\n6:30 p.m.
\nRiley Green\u00a0featuring Hannah McFarland
\n$110
\nMonday, March 2
\n3:30 p.m.
\nGene Watson
\n$30
\nMonday, March 2
\n7:30 p.m.
\nLegends of Love featuring Brian McKnight, Ginuwine & Ruben Studdard
\n$40
\nTuesday, March 3
\n3:30 p.m.
\nSandi Patty
\n$30
\nTuesday, March 3
\n7:30 p.m.
\nLauren Daigle
\n$70
\nWednesday, March 4
\n3:30 p.m.
\nJohn Foster
\n$25
\nWednesday, March 4
\n7:30 p.m.
\nBrantley Gilbert
\n$50
\nThursday, March 5
\n10:30 a.m.
\nBill Haley Jr. & The Comets
\nFREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
\nThursday, March 5
\n3:30 p.m.
\nThe Bellamy Brothers
\n$30
\nThursday, March 5
\n7:30 p.m.
\nDierks Bentley
\n$70
\nFriday, March 6
\n3:30 p.m.
\nThe Marshall Tucker Band
\n$35
\nFriday, March 6
\n7:30 p.m.
\nForrest Frank
\n$70
\nSaturday, March 7
\n3:30 p.m.
\nPitbull Toddler
\nFREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
\nSaturday, March 7
\n7:30 p.m.
\nThe Offspring
\n$70
\nSunday, March 8
\n7:30 p.m.
\nJoan Jett & The Blackhearts
\n$45<\/p>\n
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