If you live in Florida, you’re probably aware of the fact that Plant City is famous for its strawberries. During strawberry season, you can find the name of that town on all of those lovely pints of our favorite fruit. This huge festival in Plant City celebrates all things strawberry, and it’s right around the corner.

Welcome to the Florida Strawberry Festival! The festival takes place March 2nd through the 12th in Plant City.
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The festival has been celebrated since 1929, and it draws over half a million people every year.
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The festival has all kinds of entertainment and arts and crafts...
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...and every kind of strawberry-themed contest and display you can imagine.
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There are also lots of agricultural displays and livestock activities, to remind you of all of the hard work that goes into that unassuming fruit.
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The festival also hosts many big-name musical acts, with daily concerts that draw huge crowds.
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The midway here is absolutely gigantic, with all of your favorite fair rides and carnival games.
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Who could forget the real reason you're here: the food.
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Like this strawberry-filled doughnut...
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...Strawberry pizza...
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And, of course, the star of the show: strawberry shortcake.
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There are plenty of gifts and goodies you can take home, too, like strawberry preserves, jellies, butters and baked goods -- and basically everything else you can dream of.
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You could always just buy some delicious fresh strawberries in insane quantities at amazing prices, too.
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The Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds are located at: 303 N Lemon St, Plant City, FL 33563. The festival runs from March 2nd through March 12th. Visit flstrawberryfestival.com for more information.

Have you ever been to the Florida Strawberry Festival? What are your favorite festivals in the Sunshine State?

 

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