Free Entertainment
In addition to all of the livestock shows, contests, displays and exhibits, below is a list of FREE entertainment included in your gate admission.
FSF Battle of The Bands
Here’s your chance to pick your favorite!!!
Click on a band below to hear their sound
then head on over to our Facebook page to cast your vote.
The Top 10 bands will be announced January 24th. STAY TUNED!
The DBG (David Bryan Group) is a newly formed band made up
of a diverse group of musicians and performs original music.
David is the founder and writes all of the bands songs, plays
the guitar and sings. Tim Diehl plays drums and is an highly
accomplished musician has performed in local and nationally.
Steven Schumacher plays bass and sings and played
locally for 25 years also performs with the Urbane Cowbays.
Craig Rutz is from Chicago and performed professionally
for 30 years. The band just released the album Day after Night.
Humans In Disguise (HiD) is an Alternative Rock band based out of beautiful Ocala, FL. Founded in 2014 by percussionist Elliot Eisler and singer Jared Quidley, they vaulted onto the local music scene! Over the course of the next two years they began to build a dynamic 5 piece band around their original EP released in 2016. HiD added multi-talented Bassist Mike Koller, Guitarist Dustin King, and on the drums Justin Morin. As a five piece band Humans In Disguise has covered most of Florida and into Georgia, performing at multiple venues, festivals, and private parties to a variety of crowds. You’ll notice their unique sound and energy in every song they do. From their own material, to covering the greats over the last 50 years, they are true crowd pleasers. Most of all, they love writing and playing music together!
Mean of Man is an epic, 3-piece rock band from Clearwater, FL. Our original sound draws inspiration from grunge, alt rock and classic rock, all while maintaining a soulful and bluesy tone to the passionate lyrics that singer & guitarist, Chris Henson, brings to the forefront of the music. Seth York is on percussion and shows off his extraordinary talents often. Ryan Whigham uses his bass guitar with expert precision while maintaining the driving tempo that Mean of Man thrives on!
OakLee was originally formed in 2017 by Ian Davis, Brandon Marshall, William Williams, Grant Shelnut and Christian Zonner. As a band we started out practicing song covers and writing originals. We quickly clicked as musicians and started playing local shows. As a band we have played hundreds of shows. We are continuing to quickly expand with our music, playing anything from old classic Johnny Cash and Hank Williams to anything nowadays on the radio. We even throw a taste of Rock ‘N’ Roll with anything from Tom Petty to Pearl Jam. We are growing everyday as a band and also as individuals in the industry. We have opened for acts such as Love and Theft, Frank Foster, Brandon Lay, Parmalee, Drake white and many more on our journey. Our Dream is to share our music and make sure the people are enjoying it and themselves at our shows. Music is a part of Life with us #OakLee
Smokepoint is a band based of out of Lakeland, FL. which performs a range of classic rock, modern rock, classic club dance medleys and songs by current Billboard artists. If you enjoy Live Music, and find yourself singing along or dancing when you hear songs like ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, and ‘You Shook me all Night Long’, please join Smokepoint at an upcoming show for a fun evening. In addition to performing at Live Music Venues in the greater Tampa Bay area, Smokepoint has also volunteered to perform for important community fundraising events, including for the Veterans, Church Community Carnival, and for the SPCA Florida. Smokepoint has performed at a range of Venues across Central Florida including Gasper’s Grotto in YBOR City, The Green Iguana in Tampa, O’Briens in Brandon, Red Star Rock Bar in Seminole Heights, YBOR House of Live Music in Lakeland, and FIRE in Winter Haven. The band’s first performance was at a Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event almost five years ago.
Stingray Chevrolet Entertainment Tent
Click here to complete application.
Publix Showcase Tent
Daily Entertainment
Vocal Trash
11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
No 11 a.m. show on March 1
or 3 p.m. show on March 8.
Sponsored by:
Fifth Third Bank
Daily Entertainment
Dennis Lee
Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
No noon show on March 1
or 4 p.m. show on March 8.
Sponsored by:
Global Frequency Living
2020 Florida Strawberry Festival
Battle of the Bands
Thursday, February 27 &
Monday, March 2 –
Thursday, March 5
6 p.m.
Sponsored in part by:
Dark Horse Music Store
First Baptist Church
of Plant City
Worship Team
Friday, February 28 &
Friday, March 6
6 p.m.
Pastor Clavin “Pee Wee” Callins
Friday, February 28 &
Friday, March 6
7 p.m.
Soul Circus
Cowboys
Saturday, February 29
6 p.m.
Publix Aprons
Cooking Show
Sunday, March 1
6 p.m.
Dark Horse
Music Show
Saturday, March 7
6 p.m.
HOLA Plant City!
Sunday, March 8
4:30 p.m.
Produced by:
Coda Sound
Smithfield Strawberry Tent
The
Stephanie Ann
Show
Noon, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sponsored by:
J.C. Sales
Kazual
1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Sponsored by:
SunTrust Bank
now Truist
On Grounds
Flippenout
12:30 p.m.. 3:30 p.m.
& 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Visions of Outdoor Living
Belmont Magic Show
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Vision Auto Glass
Runa Pacha
“Indian World”
11 a.m., noon,
2 p.m., 4 p.m.,
6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sponsored by
Verizon Wireless
Robinson’s Racing Pigs
11 a.m., noon,
2 p.m., 4 p.m.,
6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Netterfield’s Concessions
Dakin Dairy Farmers
Milking Parlor
11 a.m., 1 p.m.,
3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Bay2Bay
Outdoor Services
Meet the Festival’s
Official Mascots
“Mr. & Miss Berry”
11 – 11:30 a.m.,
3:30 – 4 p.m.
&
5:30 – 6 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Orthotic Works
Rock-It-The-Robot
1 p.m., 3 p.m.
& 6 p.m.
Sponsored By:
Softub Express
K9’s in Flight
Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Additional 6 p.m. shows on
Saturdays and Sundays
Sponsored By:
EVOLVE
Pet Food
Kids Coloring Corner
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
daily
Sponsored By:
Simply Healthcare Plans
Eating Contests
Fanta Strawberry Soda Throwdown, Daily at 2:30 p.m., Belmont Magic Show Stage
Watch to see who can down 32 oz. of Fanta Strawberry Soda the fastest. The Fanta Strawberry Soda Throwdown is sponsored by Taylor’s Doughboy.
Deep Fried Strawberry Pie On a Stick Relay, Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m., Stingray Chevrolet Entertainment Tent
Come see teams of four compete in the FIRST EVER Deep Fried Strawberry Pie On a Stick Relay. The Deep Fried Strawberry Pie On a Stick Relay is sponsored by George’s Fun Foods.
Amish Donut Eating Contest, Friday, February 28 at 2 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Teams of four will compete to see who can eat a stack of four delicious amish donuts (with no hands) in the least amount of time. The Amish Donut Eating Contest is sponsored by Peachey’s.
Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest, Saturday, February 29 at 2 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Youngsters of all ages compete to see who can remove the stems from 20 berries the fastest. The Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest is sponsored by Mavric’s Chocolate Barn.
Strawberry Spaghetti Eating Contest, Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Competitors are challenged to eat one bowl of spaghetti topped with our favorite – a strawberry. The Strawberry Spaghetti Eating Contest is sponsored by Spaghetti Eddie’s.
Adult Strawberry Stemming Contest, Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Adult visitors of all ages compete to see who can remove the stems from 25 berries the fastest. The Adult Strawberry Stemming Contest is sponsored by Chocolate Strawberry Express.
Super Dog Mega Corn Dog Eating Contest, Wednesday, March 4 at 1 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
This contest consists of 8 contestants. Each contestant will be given 2 Mega Corndogs. The first contestant who finishes the two corndogs and has a clean plate will be the winner; nothing can be left on the plate or floor. The winner will be awarded with a trophy and bragging rights!
Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest, Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Brave competitors compete to see who can eat a 4-lb. (No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you…we said 4 lbs.) strawberry shortcake in 10 minutes. Once they hit the 8 minute mark, their spoons are taken away just to make things a little more interesting. Oh yeah, the winner is awarded a trophy with a pig on top. The Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest is sponsored by St. Clement “Make Your Own” Strawberry Shortcake.
Strawberry Mashed Potato Pie Eating Contest, Friday, March 6 at 3 p.m., Stingray Entertainment Tent
Competitors are challenged with eating one plate of garlic mashed potatoes (topped with strawberry glaze and a fresh strawberry, of course) in under 10 minutes. The Strawberry Mashed Potato Pie Eating Contest is sponsored by Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips.
Youth Livestock Shows
Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. – Mosaic Youth Swine Show
Friday, February 28 at 7 p.m. – Mosaic Youth Swine Sale
Saturday, February 29 – Dairy Showmanship – 11 a.m. | Dairy Show – 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 – Dairy Showmanship (Adults) – 11 a.m. | Dairy Showmanship (Pee Wee) – 11:30 a.m. | Dairy Costume Ball – 12:30 p.m. | Youth Plant Sale – 2 p.m.
Monday, March 2 – Lamb Jumping Contest – 3 p.m. | Lamb Costume Contest – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3 – Lamb Showmanship – 3 p.m. | Lamb Show – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. – Mosaic Youth Steer Show
Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. – Mosaic Youth Steer Showmanship
Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. – Beef Breed Showmanship
Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. – Mosaic Youth Steer Sale
Sunday, March 8 at 11 a.m. – Beef Breed Show
Mosaic Poultry and Rabbit Exhibits – on Display Daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.