PHOTO GALLERY: 2017 Florida Strawberry Festival Opening Day

Volunteers Bob and Bill worked the St. Clement Strawberry Shortcake booth.

Midway workers encouraged kids and families to play games.

A ferris wheel was a popular attraction on the Midway.

Sherry Carter, Michael Carter, Alfred Morgan and Althea Morgan.

L' Paige Cosmetics had a booth at the festival.

Volunteers Terry and Tamara were ambassadors for the first day of the festival.

Debra Moore, Earlene Cohen and Lillian P. Simmons took a field trip with ' Over Fifty and Fabulous: Fair Oats Seniors' from Tampa.

Booth workers and attendees dressed for the season.

Jackson Elementary students were some of the first kids on the grounds.

Sam Bowden.

Allison Sparkman and Shelby Bender.

The St. Clement Shortcake Booth was a popular stop for locals and visitors alike.

Lakeland residents Barbara Foster and Terry Brown were festival newcomers.

Arlene and Alan Applebaum, Laurel Kudla and James Jones came from Apopka and Davenport.

Kat Douglas worked the Kiddie Corral.

Maryann Rawlins and Burton Thompson.

John and Sue Dye came to the festival from Spring Hill.

Kids and parents rode rides as soon as they opened.

Mac Smith made an early stop at the Amish Doughnut booth.

Christian Cantwell.

Karen Bridges, Patsy Murrell, Judy Fite and Millie MacLeod worked the East Hillsborough Historical Society' s shortcake booth.

Guests chowed down on festival food.

Roger Bennett and Randy Bennett came to see Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Roger Bennett used to follow the artist around the country.

Midway rides open at noon daily.

Plant City locals and visitors alike were ready for the first day of the festival.

Deanna Hurley with her daughters, Caroline and Charlotte.

Runa Pacha "Indian World" is a daily exhibit at the Verizon Wireless Gazebo.

Julianna Dickson.

Kazual performed at the Truwhip Strawberry Tent.

Acrobats and performers warmed up before shows.

Luke, Kristina, Olivia and Isabella Miller.