Boyz II Men performed at the Wish Farms Sound Stage the night of Friday, March 6. Thousands of dedicated fans were thrilled to see the R&B group that has been known for vocal harmonies and smooth ballads since the late 1980s.
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Bizarre Foods with the Times Observer Staff
I knew we had a good Florida Strawberry Festival Guide when the I — the editor — was using it as reference to find out where all the bizarre food booths were on the grounds yesterday. For me, I just had to try the strawberry burger — a juicy patty topped with a deep-fried graham cracker strawberry cookie and drizzled with […]
Continue ReadingMoonlight Magic to go until 2 a.m.
It’s the last weekend of the Florida Strawberry Festival. Midnight Magic will happen for the last time tonight, March 6. The midway will stay open until 2 a.m.
Continue ReadingBehind the Scenes: Festival Security
The Florida Strawberry Festival is known as one of the safest, most family-friendly events in the state. But making sure that it stays this way takes an intensive, collaborative effort among the Plant City and Temple Terrace police departments, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and much of their work is behind the scenes. As […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Newsboys
Newsboys rocked out for Jesus at the Wish Farms Sound Stage the night of Thursday, March 5. Concertgoers had an upbeat and worshipful experience while they watched this popular Christian band, originally from Australia, that has been producing award-winning music since the 1980s.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Shortcake Eating Contest
Ten competitors stuffed themselves with shortcake at the Florida Strawberry Festival Thursday, March 5, but only one of them ate his way to victory. Each contestant was given a four-pound shortcake, created by volunteers from St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City. Whoever had consumed the most shortcake within a 10-minute period would be declared […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Reader Pics
We asked our readers to send us their best snapshots of the Florida Strawberry Festival. We’re featuring the best in our online gallery. With three more days of the festival to go, it’s not too late to send us your pictures for a chance to be featured. Email Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. If you’re […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Steer Show
The biggest livestock at the Florida Strawberry Festival took center stage on Wednesday, March 4, for the Steer Show. Dozens of young competitors lobbied for their chance to bring home a trophy for having the biggest, best bovine in the livestock arena. Results from the event will be posted after they’re made available.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Honoring American Heroes
Before the Craig Morgan concert on Wednesday, March 4, the Florida Strawberry Festival took some time to honor America’s heroes. Members of the military and first responders were celebrated before the show with a video, a presentation by the Plant City High School ROTC and the Redhead Express band, and more.
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