Hunter Hayes put on an energetic show at the Florida Strawberry Festival Sunday, March 1. The 23-year-old took a selfie with some fans. After singing some of their favorites, the fans rushed the stage with the Queen and her court leading the way.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Festival Grand Parade Bands
From pageant queens to funny clowns, the Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Parade had something for everyone. The almost two-hour parade trekked through downtown and ended at the festival.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Grand Parade Luncheon
The Florida Strawberry Festival hosted a luncheon in honor of the day of the Grand Parade, Monday, March 2, at the HCC John R. Trinkle Center. Sponsors and participants were greeted by festival directors, Mr. Berry and the Strawberry Queen and Court, and each guest received a strawberry sticker. The Walker Boys provided live music as […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Festival March 1
After the rain disappeared overnight, Sunday, March 1, at the Florida Strawberry Festival saw plenty of guests come out to celebrate. From the pioneer village to rides on the midway, there was plenty to see and do.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Contest
One of the cutest moments of the Florida Strawberry Festival is the baby contest. Parents proudly parade their little ones around stage to be judged for categories like most beautiful, most handsome, biggest eyes and best diaper.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Daddy Daughter Dance 2015
The sixth annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the HCC John R. Trinkle Center, held Saturday, Feb. 28, was such a hit that tickets were sold out. Though the rain came down outside, guests at the dance were reminded of sunshine and clear skies with this year’s theme, “Tropical Paradise.” After dinner were raffles and dancing, and each girl […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest
The Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest was held Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Stingray Chevrolet Entertainment Tent. Competitors were divided into age groups and given a pack of berries. The first stemmer to remove all of their berries’ green parts was the winner. Kindergarteners had help from their parents, but the older stemmers competed independently.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Dairy Showmanship
The Florida Strawberry Festival Dairy Show Showmanship competition was held Saturday, Feb. 28. Students led their cows around the Patterson Companies Livestock Arena and were judged on their presentation and control of the animal.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery made is fans cheer at the Wish Farms Soundstage Friday, Feb. 27. He performed crowd favorites with an impressive light show.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Magic
As one of two special days, the midway at the Florida Strawberry Festival is open until 2 a.m. The neon lights bring a festive vibe to Moonlight Magic. Guests admired the bright ferris wheel, screamed on the rides and ate many treats after the sunset in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.
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