Among the hundreds of vendors at the Strawberry Festival, there are a number of booths where festival goers will find souvenirs that were made or designed right in Plant City. From apparel to art, and everything in between, you are sure to find the perfect gift for someone back home, or something by which you can always remember another great year at the festival. Don’t forget to look for these items and others that support some of Plant City’s local vendors.
CHALKBOARD
Tip to Toe
Booth #49 in the main exhibit hall
One of Plant City’s favorite day spas, Tip to Toe, has been a vendor at the festival for years. Owner Lynn Connor always offers a variety of strawberry accessories, such as necklaces, earrings and brooches. Use this chalkboard in your home to display a to-do list, menu or any other important messages.
ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
Creative Sandblasting
Booth #37-
38 in the main exhibit hall
If you are looking for a larger work of art to decorate your home or business, stop by Creative Sandblasting at the festival. You can browse the strawberry-themed pieces at the booth, or discuss a custom design with artist Frank Howard. Creative Sandblasting is known across the nation, and Howard is currently working on a piece for the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania.
T-SHIRT
Simmons Engraving
Booth #5 in the main exhibit hall, next to the caboose
Simmons Engraving creates a T-shirt in honor of the festival each year. This year’s red and green design will remind you of Plant City’s sweet berries and pristine fields. Simmons will also offer caps, hoodies, baby clothes and other apparel.
LUGGAGE TAG
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Boring Building, next to Lions Club booth
If you came to the festival by plane, you might want to decorate your luggage with this unique strawberry tag so it stands out from the rest at the airport. Or if you came by car, you can purchase a strawberry antenna topper at the chamber’s booth. The chamber will also sell postcards, shot glasses and other souvenirs.
“MISTY THE GARDEN PIXIE”
Wish Farms Strawberry Stand
Outside Gate 1, corner of Oak Avenue and Woodrow Wilson
Your child will love storytime when the book of choice is “Misty the Garden Pixie,” published by Wish Farms. Misty lives in Plant City and uses her magical powers to make the strawberries perfectly sweet. Each page is fully illustrated.
HAIR BOW
Periwinkle Palace
Booth #64 in the Parke Building
Periwinkle Palace sells handmade hair bows at the Strawberry Festival and other fair settings. There are new styles each year at the festival. Tutus, headbands and other accessories for little girls will also be available.