The 90th Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off on Thursday in Plant City and continues through March 9 with games, rides, livestock shows, crafts and strawberry-flavored food.

Closing in on its 90th year, the Florida Strawberry Festival still has no booze, no tobacco, no nonsense and everything strawberry in the small town of Plant City in northeast Hillsborough County. Started in 1930, it retains its Southern charm to keep its crown as the most-attended fair in the state.

The 90th Florida Strawberry Festival kicked off on Thursday in Plant City and continues through March 9 with games, rides, livestock shows, crafts and strawberry-flavored food.

The Florida Strawberry Festival will celebrate its 90th anniversary on February 27-March 9, 2025, in Plant City, Florida, with the theme "The Stage Is Set!" to usher in a new age of entertainment. According to the official announcement,

Florida Strawberry Festival 2025 is set to bring 11 days of fun, food, and entertainment to Plant City from February 27 to March 9. This festival is famous for its fresh strawberries, exciting concerts,

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry while enjoying plenty of entertainment, rides, agriculture, fine arts and food — including the St. Clement “Make Your Own” Shortcake Booth.

His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found dead in their New Mexico home. Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 64, were found deceased in their New Mexico home on Wednesday morning. They were married for 34 years. The American pro wasn't a Swiftie when they met, but he sure is now.

Becoming an Orlando Weekly Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls.