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Plant City Today
By the People, for the People
Your Guide to the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival
This nearly century-old festival is the most-attended fair in the state.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off its 11-day run on Thursday in Plant City, the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World." The nearly century-old festival is the most-attended fair in the state and ranks among the top 50 in the nation, drawing more than 650,000 visitors last year.
Why it matters
The Florida Strawberry Festival is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the region's agricultural heritage and draws huge crowds each year, making it a significant economic and cultural event for the local community.
The details
Tickets for the festival are $15 for those 13 and older and $5 for ages 6-12, with kids 5 and under getting in free. Discounted tickets are available at Publix. Parking is $10 for vehicles under 20 feet. The festival features a wide variety of new and classic strawberry-themed foods, as well as dozens of musical acts performing throughout the 11-day event.
- The Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- The festival runs for 11 days, ending on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Florida Strawberry Festival
A nearly century-old festival that is the most-attended fair in the state of Florida and ranks among the top 50 in the nation, drawing more than 650,000 visitors annually.
Plant City
The "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World" and the host city for the Florida Strawberry Festival.
What’s next
Visitors to the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival can purchase tickets in advance at Publix to save money, and should plan their parking and entry based on the festival's parking map to find the most convenient lot.
The takeaway
The Florida Strawberry Festival is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the region's agricultural heritage and draws huge crowds each year, making it a must-visit event for locals and tourists alike to experience the unique food, entertainment, and community spirit of Plant City.
