Pastor Calvin “Pee Wee” Callins leads the Florida Strawberry Festival’s annual gospel concert.
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Beyond the main stage
Despite no more free seating a the Wish Farms Sound Stage, festival goers still have a number of entertainment options.
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 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.
Continue ReadingDiscount Days at the Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival offers discount and “special days” throughout its run.
Continue ReadingA night of Plant City comedy
Tom Chase did a fundraiser show at the 1914 PCHS
Community Center on Feb. 17.
Students present performances for Black History Month
Plant City High students showcased a variety of talents Thursday evening as they highlighted moments of history in honor of Black History Month.
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