Each year, the Florida Strawberry Festival offers deals and discounts for each day throughout the 11-day event.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2ND
FLORIDA BLUE SENIOR DAY
Patrons age 60 years of age and older will get $2 off standard gate admission of $10. Additionally, a prize will be given away at 11:45 on each Senior Day to the lucky senior citizen whose ticket is drawn from the barrel. The drawing will take place on the Wish Farms Soundstage following the 10:30 a.m. show. Tickets for the drawing will be available to all seniors in the stadium and you must be present to win.
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS RIDE-A-THON DAY, NOON TO 11 P.M.
A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. Present a voucher from participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores at the Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride all day for just $20.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD
PUBLIX FOOD AND FUN FRIDAY
Present any Publix or GreenWise branded non-perishable and receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $25.
SPECIAL SMILES DAY,
SPONSORED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF PLANT CITY
The Rotary Club of Plant City welcomes all individuals with special needs from 9 a.m. to noon. This unique event is reserved for celebrating and serving some of the community’s most treasured guests in a safe, fun and sensory-considerate environment. All Special Smiles attendees and one companion will be admitted for free at Gate 5. Visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com/special-smiles-day for more information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH
MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION FREE KIDS DAY
Key kids, it’s your day! Kids through high school age are admitted FREE.
CIRCLE K SUPER SATURDAY WRISTBAND DAY, 10 TO 11 A.M.
A wristband purchased at the Midway for $35 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 dollar wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $30.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH
COCA-COLA FAMILY DAY, 10 TO 11 A.M.
Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at the entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $25. Can or bottle not valid for gate admission, one can or bottle per person.
MONDAY, MARCH 6TH
ACE HARDWARE GRAND
PARADE DAY
The Strawberry Festival Grand Parade will begin at 1 p.m and pass the Festival grounds at approximately 2 p.m, starting downtown at Evers St. and Renfro St., heading north through downtown Plant City and then west towards the Festival grounds on Reynolds St.
CHICK-FIL-A RIDE-A-THON DAY, 10 TO 11 A.M.
A wristband purchesed at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. Present a Chick-Fil-A register receipt and receive $5 off the $25 dollar wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $20.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH
FLORIDA PEANUT FEDERATION TWOSDAY RIDE-A-THON, NOON TO 11 P.M.
It’s another day for the kids! From noon to 11 p.m., ALL kids up to 17 years old are admitted FREE with a paid adult. In addition, enjoy a special day full of deals on rides at the Festival. Ride any single ride for $2, or ride most mechanical rides all day with the purchase of a $25 wristband at the Midway.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8TH
GROW FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AMERICA
HEROES DAY
All active, reserve and retired military veterans, law enforcement, first responders and healthcare workers are admitted FREE with a valid ID.
RIDE-A-THON DAY
A wristband purchased for $25 at the Midway will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH
FLORIDA BLUE SENIOR DAY
Patrons age 60 years of age and older will get $2 off their standard gate admission of $10. Additionally, a prize will be given away at 11:45 on each Senior Day to the lucky senior citizen whose ticket is drawn from the barrel. The drawing will take place on the Wish Farms Soundstage following the 10:30 a.m. show. Tickets for the drawing will be available to all seniors in the stadium and you must be present to win.
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS RIDE-A-THON DAY
A wristband purchesed at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. Present a voucher from participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores at the Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride all day for just $20.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH
TAMPA BAY TIMES DAY ON THE MIDWAY, NOON TO 10 P.M.
Present a coupon from the Tampa Bay Times to receive $5 off of the $20 Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book. The coupon will be available in The Tampa Bay Times on Sunday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 8. The coupon will be on www.tampabay.com on Friday, March 10. The online coupon must be printed in hardcopy and an Electronic Version of Coupon WILL NOT be accepted. This coupon is only redeemable on Friday, March 10. (NO WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE UNTIL 10 P.M.)
MOONLIGHT MAGIC, 10 P.M. TO 2 A.M.
With the festival extending their hours to 2 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to ride most mechanical rides under the moonlight for one special price of $30 per person. All patrons entering the Midway will be required to purchase a wristband (NO WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE UNTIL 10 P.M.)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH
FARM WORKER APPRECIATION DAY
Farmworkers will receive FREE admission with a voucher from Astin Farms.
CIRCLE K SUPER SATURDAY WRISTBAND DAY, 10 TO 11 A.M.
A wristband purchesed at the Midway for $35 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 dollar wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $30.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH
COCA-COLA FAMILY DAY, 10 TO 11 A.M.
Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at the entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides all day for only $25. Can or bottle not valid for gate admission, one can or bottle per person.