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“Friends and family, and a lot of visitors, coming together to have fun in a family-friendly way.” — Sandee Parke-Sytsma
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“I would say community pride. The Strawberry Festival is different from other fairs, mainly it’s got over 2,000 volunteers who work every year.” — Dub McGinnes
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“I think everyone rallies around each other during this time of year. It brings out the best in Plant City.” — Mayor Rick Lott
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“The festival means a time to make new friends and visit with old friends.” — Festival President Dan Walden
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“I love it here. The festival is the biggest family reunion in the county.” — Jon Poppell
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“I’ve been a part of the Strawberry Festival as long as I can remember … The Strawberry Festival is like part of my family. It’s just something that’s inside of you.” — Al Berry
We asked six Florida Strawberry Festival directors, past and present: What does the Florida Strawberry Festival mean to you?
