Michelle Caceres

When 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member SaraGrace Elizabeth Sparkman, daughter of Tom and Katie Sparkman, was on stage waiting for the court members to be announced and heard her name called, she was surprised. “I was calm and at peace while I was waiting for the names to be read because I knew it […]

If you live within walking or biking distance to the Florida Strawberry Festival, consider yourself blessed, because with attendance figures that topples 600,000 for the 11-day event, showing up in your car on a busy day isn’t the best way to start what’s supposed to be a fun day. The Florida Strawberry Festival starts Thurs., […]

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What’s included with my admission ticket? For the price of a movie ticket, you can have fun all day! Included in your gate admission is access to view all of the festival’s exhibits and competitions, livestock shows, arts and crafts vendors and free entertainers. Are any grouprates available? The Festival does not offer group admission […]

The Florida Strawberry Festival has a long, proud history that’s woven into Plant City’s identity. These photos, which were collected by and are courtesy of the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center, help illustrate that.

2024 Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Taylor Marie Gregory, daughter of Diane and Steve Gregory, is a junior at Seffner Christian Academy.  A student athlete, Gregory is a member of Varsity Sideline Cheer, Competition Cheer, Varsity Soccer and Varsity Softball teams. She is a member of Hillsborough County 4-H, participating in both the rabbit and […]

If the Florida Strawberry Festival doesn’t fill your appetite for strawberries, here are some fun recipes for you to try at home.

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