For 80 years, Fiske Fries have been a staple of festivals and fairs across the country.
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Fest food to be featured on top-rated Cooking Channel Show
Carnival Eats will be filming at the Strawberry Festival for appearances on two episodes in season six.
Continue ReadingBerry-rific day
Everyone can eat a strawberry shortcake during the festival, however, it takes a truly dedicated fan to accomplish the berry-rific challenge.
Continue ReadingStrawbuddy returns
Once again, the Plant City Times & Observer’s mascot StrawBuddy is here to highlight everything the 2018 Florida Strawberry Festival and his beloved town has to offer.
Continue ReadingBerry deep traditions
The Florida Strawberry Festival relies on an undercurrent of volunteers to create a universal feeling of southern hospitality.
Continue ReadingMeet a Former Queen: Jessi Rae Varnum
Being crowned Strawberry Queen in 2014 gave Varnum the confidence to pursue her dreams in college. Now, she’s months away from graduation and plans to open her own business in January 2019.
Continue ReadingA whirlwind reign
Former Strawberry Queens offer sage advice for the current court and future contestants.
Continue ReadingRoyalty through the ages
This year’s Queen’s Exhibit will highlight decades of memories that were instrumental in making the festival such a beloved event.
Continue ReadingFarm to Festival
Thousands of strawberries flood into the Florida Strawberry Festival each year. The berries are picked fresh each day and are the foundation for the beloved event.
Continue Reading‘Thanks for takin’ me on a one way trip to the sun’
After 40 years of waiting, a local Plant City festival volunteer will be seeing Engelbert Humperdinck live in concert on the Wish Farms Soundstage.
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