2025 Florida Strawberry Festival Facts
Planning ahead will make your visit to the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival even more fruitful. Please take a few minutes to look over these answers to your questions.
How much is admission?
Regular admission at the gate is $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and always FREE for children 5 and under.
Are any discounts available?
Advance tickets are available at a discounted price ($10 for ages 13 and up, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and always FREE for children 5 and under) at the Publix Super Market locations provided on their website.
Are any group rates available?
They do not offer group rates. However, they have bus parking available for $10 in the Bus Parking Lot located on Highway 574 directly across the street from Gate 10. Please call their tour line at 813-719-6680 with any questions.
How much is parking?
Parking is available on Florida Strawberry Festival property in the Blue, Gray and Red Parking Lots located on Ritter Street, off of Highway 92 or Highway 574. Cars, pickup trucks and vans under 20 feet are $5, vehicles from 29 feet to 30 feet are $10 and vehicles or buses over 40 feet are $15. Parking is also available in independent lots around the Festival grounds.
Do they rent RV spaces?
Yes! For inquiries about reserving a space in the Seminole Lake RV Lot, located immediately west of the Festival grounds, please call the Festival office at 813-752-9194. Repairing your RV? For RV repairs or questions regarding your RV, please contact General RV Center at 813-305-2500 or at their location at 13396 Easy Highway 92 in Dover.
How do I buy concert tickets?
Reserved seating tickets can be purchased online, over the phone at 813-754- 1996 or in person at the AMSCOT Main Ticket Gate located at 2209 West Oak Avenue in Plant City. Didn’t buy tickets before you came? You can get them on site! Stop by the Solution Source Construction Box Office located east of the Wish Farms Soundstage, and get your tickets right before the show.
Is admission included in my concert ticket purchase?
Concert tickets do NOT include gate admission.
HOW DO I GET A MEET-AND-GREET PASS TO MEET AN ENTERTAINER?
All meet-and-greet events with headline entertainers are coordinated through each artist’s fan club. For information regarding meet-and-greet opportunities, please contact their fan club.
Is the concert stadium enclosed or open-air?
The Wish Farms Soundstage seating area, along with the GT Grandstand, is an open-air, uncovered facility.
Which days do you offer wristbands on the Midway?
Wristbands are available every day except Friday, March 7th. NO wristbands will be available during the day. Wristbands will only be available for moonlight magic starting at 10 p.m. Please check the special days and discounts available on their website or in this guide.
What is included with my admission ticket?
For the price of a movie ticket, you can have fun all day! Included in your gate admission is access to view their exhibits and competitions, livestock shows, arts and crafts vendors and free entertainers.
Which days are Florida Blue Senior Citizen Days?
Florida Blue Senior Citizen Days are both Thursdays: February 27th and March 6th.
Can I purchase fresh strawberries on the Festival grounds?
Yes! Fresh strawberries are available for purchase at the Wish Farms booth (inside the northeast corner of the Parke Exhibit Building and right inside Gate 1) and at Parkesdale Farms (inside the south end of the Parke Exhibit Building and also by Gate 16).
Do they sell alcohol?
No alcohol is sold anywhere on the Festival grounds.
Do they ever close because of bad weather?
A little rain doesn’t shut them down! In the event of inclement weather, they watch the local forecast closely to always ensure the safety of their patrons. Be sure to check their website where they always keep you up-to-date on the latest information. Also, check the local weather forecast before you visit, and plan to bring a jacket, hat or sunscreen as appropriate.
Are credit cards accepted on grounds?
MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express are accepted at each gate for admission, for tickets on the Midway and for many of their vendors and crafters. They recommend carrying a little cash just in case.
Do they have food
vendors?
In addition to their famous strawberry shortcake, throughout the Festival you will find dozens upon dozens of tantalizing treats to tempt your taste buds.
Is smoking permitted on the Festival grounds?
Smoking is not permitted inside buildings or the Wish Farms Soundstage arena. Smoking is permitted outdoors on the Festival grounds.
Can I bring drinks or food in the gate with me?
No bottles, cans, coolers or picnic baskets are permitted inside the gates.
Can I bring my pet with me?
Dogs and/or other animals are not allowed on the Festival grounds unless they are a service or guide dog or in a show or contest. Certified trainers (with ID stating same) of companion dogs/animals will be allowed.
What is the best way to plan for my visit?
They have plenty of resources available to make the most of your Festival visit! Use their website where you can view and print a schedule and map ahead of time. Maps and schedules are also available on grounds at the UNCOMMON USA information booths inside each entry gate.
Can I rent a stroller, wheelchair or scooter?
A limited number of wheelchairs and motorized scooters can be rented near Gates 1, 14, 16 and at the Tour Bus Lot across from Gate 10. A driver’s license will be held as a deposit. All rentals are cash or credit card, and pricing is as follows: Wheelchair $25, Motorized Scooter $65 for the entire day or $45 after 5 p.m.
What do I do if I lost a person or an item while at the Festival?
If you’ve lost someone or something during your visit, all lost persons and property will be safely cared for in the Lost & Found caboose sponsored by Chocolate Strawberry Express. The bright red caboose is located near the east side of the Parke Exhibit Building.
What should I wear?
For your comfort and safety, they recommend that you wear low, close-toed shoes. Check the weather forecast before your visit and bring jackets, hats or sunscreen as appropriate.
Are there nursing facilities and diaper changing facilities?
Portlock Restrooms on the Festival grounds. The BYHEART Mother & Baby Suite is located in the TECO Expo Hall.
Will pictures be available for my family to purchase?
The friendly folks at Images Everywhere! will be on hand to take a special keepsake photo of you and your family when you enter the gate to commemorate your Festival visit. They will be located at Gate 1, Gate 5, Gate 13, Gate 14 and Gate 16.
Can you offer any alternate routes to get to the Festival?
From the West:
Take Highway 60 through Brandon and head east to Highway 39. At the intersection of Highway 60 and Highway 39 turn left and take Highway 39 (James L. Redman Pkwy) north to Alexander Street. At Alexander Street and Highway 39 (James L. Redman Pwky) turn left. Take Alexander to Reynolds, look for parking to the north or south of the Festival Grounds.The grounds are just up the road as you head East on Reynolds. You may enter at Gate 5 or 10 located on the south side of the Festival Grounds
From the East:
Take Highway 60 through Mulberry and head West to Highway 39. At the intersection of Highway 60 and Highway 39 turn right and take Highway 39 (James L. Redman Pkwy) north to Alexander Street. At Alexander Street and Highway 39 (James L. Redman Pwky) turn left.
Take Alexander to Reynolds, look for parking to the north or south of the Festival Grounds.
The grounds are just up the road as you head East on Reynolds. You may enter at Gate 5 or 10 located on the south side of the Festival Grounds
From the South:
Look for routes that will take you to Highway 60 located south of the Festival Ground. Once you are on Highway 60, proceed and follow the directions above that indicate if you are traveling east to west or west to east. The directions will be the same once you get on Highway 60 and make your way to the Festival.
From the North:
Look for routes that take you to Highway 39 (Paul Buchman Highway) into Plant City. Paul Buchman Highway will turn into Wheeler Street.
Proceed South on Wheeler Street through town and then take a right on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. heading West. Once you get to Alexander Street take a right and proceed to Reynolds. Take a left on Reynolds and head west to the Festival grounds on your right.
