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Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Star-Studded Lineup Awaits!

11/14/2025

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Summary

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The Florida Strawberry Festival will be held February 26 to March 8, 2026, in Plant City, Florida.
The lineup includes Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, Dierks Bentley, and The Offspring.
The festival's theme is "Still Growing."
Over 600,000 visitors are expected to enjoy the entertainment, rides, and strawberry treats.
Advance tickets for admission and concerts will go on sale December 11, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Florida Strawberry Festival, initiated by the Plant City Lions Club in 1930, celebrates the region's agricultural heritage. Plant City, recognized as the "Strawberry Capital of the World," produced over 1 million quarts of strawberries annually by the 1940s. After a hiatus during World War II, the festival resumed in 1948, drawing over 600,000 visitors today and reinforcing the significance of local agriculture.

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Story summary

The Florida Strawberry Festival will be held February 26 to March 8, 2026, in Plant City, Florida.
The lineup includes Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, Dierks Bentley, and The Offspring.
The festival's theme is "Still Growing."
Over 600,000 visitors are expected to enjoy the entertainment, rides, and strawberry treats.
Advance tickets for admission and concerts will go on sale December 11, 2025.

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