As part of the festival’s agricultural heritage, the Steer Show took place bringing out many spectators.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Eating Contest
It wasn’t a very messy contest, but the competitors at the annual Strawberry Eating Contest enjoyed the delicious cake anyways. St. Clement volunteers and the Strawberry Queen and court were on stage cheering them on. Plant City Times & Observer sports writer, Justin Kline, competed. But in the end it was Belle City concession employee […]
Continue ReadingWINNER: Linda Wheelock
Linda Wheelock submitted this beautiful shot featuring Plant City’s “other” notable claim to fame: its railroad system. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Spotted at the festival
The sights and sounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival are captured in this photo gallery. Make sure to filtered through to see if we snapped a photo of you enjoying the festival. New photos will be added daily.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Robinson’s Racing Pigs
And they’re off! Robinson’s Racing Pigs are a returning attraction that has remained popular with Florida Strawberry Festival attendees for years. The pudgy potbellies are enticed by a delicious cookie as they race their way along the circular track. They also swim across a lane.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lamb Costume Contest
The crowd couldn’t help but cheer for their favorites at the Lamb Costume Contest during the Florida Strawberry Festival, March 4. The sheep were walked around the arena by their handlers who were also dressed up. Costumes included Cookie Monster, The Mad Hatter and Rabbit and Dorothy and the Tin Man among many other creative […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Red Hatters at Dennis Lee
The Red Hatters filled the front rows at Dennis Lee’s March 4 show in the Showcase Tent. Wearing their signature red hats and purple shirts, the hatters enjoyed an afternoon of good music.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Parade
The 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival took to the streets to share its sweet recipe with the community during the Grand Parade March 3. The parade started downtown and traveled down Reynolds Street to the festival grounds. The parade featured more than 100 floats and organizations. For more festival coverage, including video footage, exclusive photos and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Passmore Porch Party
Billy and Marsha Passmore held their annual porch party and viewing for the Strawberry Festival Grand Parade. Friends and family enjoyed a feast of southern cuisine and succulent strawberries at their home on West Reynolds Street before the parade boomed by. All along West Reynolds Street, neighbors celebrated with their own parties and gatherings.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: CF Industries Youth Swine Show
A Plant City competitor took grand-champion honors at 2014 CF Industries Youth Swine Show Feb. 28, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Cole Hanson, a student at Turkey Creek Middle School, exhibited the grand champion swine. Zachary Bozeman, also a student at Turkey Creek Middle School, exhibited the reserve grand champion […]
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