Your guide to the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival
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The Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off its 11-day run Thursday in Plant City, the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World."
The big picture: The nearly century-old festival is the most-attended fair in the state and ranks among the top 50 in the nation, drawing more than 650,000 visitors last year.
Here's what to expect:
🎟️ Tickets: $15 for those 13 and older and $5 for ages 6-12; kids 5 and under get in free.
- Pro tip: Save money by buying tickets at Publix, where they're $10 for ages 13 and up and $4 for ages 6-12. Discounts are also available on select days.
🚗 Parking: Guests may use any of the 11 lots around the festival grounds. The fee is $10 for vehicles under 20 feet, payable in cash only.
- If you plan to enter through a specific gate, this parking map will help you find the most convenient lot.
🍓 Food: There are plenty of new foods to try; here's what caught our eye.
- Dubai strawberry chocolate cups: A mountain of strawberries doused in rich chocolate and pistachios. Find it at Super Crunch.
- Strawberry crunch nachos: A plate of waffle cone chips with cheesecake dip and, of course, fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet glaze drizzle. Find it at Sweet Missions.
- Strawberry BBQ egg roll: Why pick between the tang of barbecue and the tartness of strawberries? They're rolled together inside this egg roll at Double T Enterprises. Antacids sold separately.
Find classic strawberry shortcake at three spots: The St. Clements Shortcake Booth, Transforming Life Church Shortcake, and the East Historical Society Shortcake Booth.
🎙️ Entertainment: Dozens of artists are set to perform.
- Gate admission isn't included with concert tickets. If you want to see these acts, don't procrastinate. Tickets for Forrest Frank have sold out.
Feb. 26
- Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra at 10:30am (free).
- The Oak Ridge Boys at 3:30pm ($40).
- Alabama at 7:30pm ($65).
Feb. 27
- Jo Dee Messina at 3:30pm ($40).
- Jamey Johnson at 7:30pm ($45).
Feb. 28
- Lonestar at 3:30pm ($35).
- Ty Myers at 7:30pm ($50).
March 1
- Riley Green at 6:30pm ($110).
March 2
- Gene Watson at 3:30pm ($30).
- Legends of Love featuring Brian McKnight, Ginuwine and Ruben Studdard at 7:30pm ($40).
March 3
- Sandi Patty at 3:30pm ($30).
- Lauren Daigle at 7:30pm ($70).
March 4
- John Foster at 3:30pm ($25).
- Brantley Gilbert at 7:30pm ($50).
March 5
- Bill Haley Jr. & the Comets at 10:30am (free).
- The Bellamy Brothers at 3:30pm ($30).
- Dierks Bentley at 7:30pm ($70).
March 6
- The Marshall Tucker Band at 3:30pm ($35).
- Forrest Frank at 7:30pm (sold out).
March 7
- Pitbull Toddler at 3:30pm (free).
- The Offspring at 7:30pm ($70).
March 8
- Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at 7:30 pm ($45).