It’s hard to beat a day of relaxation and fun memories at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Whether you’re just visiting the area or have been going to the festival since your parents entered you into the Baby Parade, you should take a moment to consider how to navigate the 11-day fanfare while enjoying some awesome savings.
The festival offers a special discount every single day in order to make sure everyone has the time of their life, regardless of budget. Many of the discount days feature a theme or at the very least a few simple steps to unlock the savings. If you’re willing to do a little planning, you can easily get in with a massive discount.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Florida Blue
Senior Citizens Day
The Florida Strawberry Festival is kicking off with one of its most popular discount days: Senior Citizens Day. Patrons 60 years of age or older automatically receive $2 off their gate admission, which is typically $10, all day long. The first 250 Florida Blue Medicare Members to enter the Strawberry Festival on Senior Citizens Day will do one better and receive a completely free entry compliments of Florida Blue. All you have to do is show your Member ID card at the gate to receive free entry.
On Senior Citizens Day, a prize will also be given away at 11:45 a.m. right after the 10:30 a.m. show on the Wish Farms Soundstage. A lucky senior citizen will have their ticket drawn from a barrel and will be awarded the prize. Tickets for the drawing will be available to seniors in the stadium so go early to get a seat, get a ticket and enjoy the show. You must be present at the Senior Citizens Program to win.
Metro by T-Mobile
Ride-a-Thon Day
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 27 is also Ride-a-Thon Day. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $20 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. However, there’s a way to lower that cost. If you present a voucher from participating stores at any Midway ticket booth you can receive $3 off a $20 wristband and ride all day for only $17. Head to the flstrawberryfestival.com to explore the massive list of participating stores. Vouchers will be available at these locations through March 5.
You can also enjoy a free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Friday, Feb. 28
Publix Food and Fun Friday
If you present two Publix branded or GreenWise non-perishable items, you can receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 midway wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $25. Head to
flstrawberryfestival.com to explore the massive list of participating stores.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Free Kids Day
MidFlorida Credit Union is sponsoring the Free Kids Day. Any child all the way up through high school will be admitted to the Florida Strawberry Festival for free all day long. All you have to do is stop by any festival ticket booth and receive a complimentary voucher to enjoy the day in the sun for free.
Strawberry Youth Parade
11 a.m. You don’t even need a ticket to the Florida Strawberry Festival to enjoy this fun parade. The 47th annual Strawberry Youth Parade begins promptly at 11 a.m. on Alexander Street and will run down Reynolds Street on the South end of the Festival grounds. Come on out with your family, bring some chairs and enjoy this festive event.
Circle K Super Saturday Wristband Day
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. On this day, a wristband purchased at the midway for $30 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. You can also enjoy one free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers for the free beverage are available at all midway booths.
Sunday, March 1
Coca-Cola Family Day
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Florida Strawberry Festival, Belle City Amusements Midway and Coca-Cola are offering a special discount day. Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at an entry gate and you will receive a voucher for $5 off the $25 wristband and then ride the variety of rides all day for only $20. The can or bottle is not valid for gate admission, but will score you a discount on the wristbands. Only one can per person.
You can also enjoy one free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers for the free beverage are available at all midway booths.
Monday, March 2
Grand Parade Day
1 p.m. SunPass is sponsoring this fun and free event. The Grand Parade is a staple for the Florida Strawberry Festival and begins downtown at Evers and Renfro Streets at 1 p.m. The parade will head north through downtown Plant City before turning west toward the festival grounds on Reynolds Street. Get there early, set up shop and enjoy a long parade filled with marching bands, tossed candy and beads and a variety of local organizations.
Ride-a-Thon Day
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $20 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. You can also enjoy one free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. Polar Pop vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Tuesday, March 3
Breyers Home School TWOSDAY
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. All children up to the age of 17 are admitted to the Florida Strawberry Festival for free as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. The students can also ride any single ride for only $2.
Ride-a-Thon Day
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $20 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. You can also enjoy one free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. Polar Pop vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Wednesday, March 4
American Heroes Day
Sponsored by Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and Fox 13 Care*Force, this discount day is open for all active, reserve and retired military and military veterans along with Law Enforcement and First Responders (EMS & Fire Fighters). Any of the above listed with a valid ID will be admitted for free all day long.
Ride-a-Thon Day
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $20 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. You can also enjoy one free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. Polar Pop vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Thursday, March 5
Florida Blue
Senior Citizens Day
Patrons 60 years of age or older automatically receive $2 off their gate admission, which is typically $10, all day long. The first 250 Florida Blue Medicare Members to enter the Strawberry Festival on Senior Citizens Day will do one better and receive a completely free entry compliments of Florida Blue. All you have to do is show your Member ID card at the gate to receive free entry.
On Senior Citizens Day, a prize will also be given away at 11:45 a.m. right after the 10:30 a.m. show on the Wish Farms Soundstage. A lucky senior citizen will have their ticket drawn from a barrel and will be awarded the prize. Tickets for the drawing will be available to seniors in the stadium so go early to get a seat, get a ticket and enjoy the show. You must be present at the Senior Citizens Program to win.
Metro by T-Mobile
Ride-a-Thon Day
12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 27 is also Ride-a-Thon Day. A wristband purchased at the midway for $20 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price. However, there’s a way to lower that cost. If you present a voucher from participating stores at any midway ticket booth you can receive $3 off a $20 wristband and ride all day for only $17. Head to the flstrawberryfestival.com to explore the massive list of participating stores. Vouchers will be available at these locations from Feb. 1 to March 5.
You can also enjoy a free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Friday, March 6
Tampa Bay Times Day
12 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you present a coupon from the Tampa Bay Times, you can receive $5 off the $20 Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book. The coupon with be available in The Tampa Bay Times and on www.tampabay.com on Sunday, March 1 and Friday, March 6. The coupon must be printed in hardcopy to be valid at the entrance. An electronic version of coupon will not be accepted. This coupon is only redeemable on Friday, March 6.
Moonlight Magic
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. For one night only attendees can ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $25 per person. All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase a $25 wristband from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.
You can also enjoy a free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers will be available at all Midway booths.
Saturday, March 7
Astin Farms Farm Worker Appreciation Day
All day long, farmworkers will receive free admission to the Florida Strawberry Festival with their voucher from Astin Farms.
Circle K Super Saturday Wristband Day
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $30 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.
You can also enjoy a free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers will be available at all midway booths.
Sunday, March 8
Coca-Cola Family Day
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Florida Strawberry Festival, Belle City Amusements Midway and Coca-Cola are offering a special discount day. Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at an entry gate and you will receive a voucher for $5 off the $25 wristband and then ride the variety of rides all day for only $20. The can or bottle is not valid for gate admission, but will score you a discount on the wristbands. Only one can per person.
You can also enjoy a free Polar Pop from Circle K with any wristband purchase. The vouchers will be available at all midway booths.