NEWS

Festival’s Mosaic Youth Steer Show winner declared
The grand champion and the reserve grand champion at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Mosaic Youth Steer Show were chosen Wednesday night at the Patterson Co.

Festival declares Amish Donut Eating Contest winners
The Florida Strawberry Festival crowned the champions of its 10th Annual Amish Donut Eating Contest, presented by Peachey’s, during today’s competition on the Festival grounds.

Festival announces Schenck’s Strawberry ICEE Throwdown champ
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the winner of Schenck’s Strawberry ICEE Throwdown that took place Sunday on the Festival grounds. Click here for the

Super Dog Mega Corn Dog Eating Contest winner declared at 2026 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the winner of its Super Dog Mega Corn Dog Eating Contest that took place yesterday on the Festival grounds.

Festival announces Baby contest winners 2026 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival held its annual baby contest during the 11-day event in the Publix Showcase Tent on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. In

Festival announces grand champion swine at 2026 event
The grand champion at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Mosaic Youth Swine Show was chosen last Friday. Click here for the full release.

2026 Adult Neighborhood Village winners announced
Officials at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Neighborhood Village announced during the 11-day event the grand champion winners in its competition of homemade goods. Divisions in

First-Ever Suncoast Credit Union Youth Ag Bowl Debuts at Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival hosted the first-ever Suncoast Credit Union Youth Ag Bowl, bringing together students in grades 6–12 for an exciting academic competition at

2026 Grand Parade winners announced at Florida Strawberry Festival
The winning groups in the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Strawberry Grand Parade were announced today during TITAN Contracting Grand Parade. The Strawberry Grand Parade, produced by

FFA exhibit winners announced at 2026 Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the winners of the annual FFA exhibit competition sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union. Click here for the full release.

Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest winners declared at Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced the winner of its Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest that took place Saturday on the Festival grounds. Click here for the

Deep-Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick team awarded at 2026 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the winner of its Deep-Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick Relay that took place on the Festival grounds. Click
From Rising Star to SOLD OUT, Ty Myers Packs the Soundstage
Tickets for Ty Myers’ performance at the 91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival have officially sold out. The rising country star is scheduled to perform Saturday,

Festival Unveils Exciting New Foods, Services and Specials for BerryFest26
The Florida Strawberry Festival is serving up an all-new lineup of mouthwatering food creations, giving guests even more delicious reasons to indulge during this year’s

Festival Partners with Stingray Chevrolet for the 2026 Charity Raffle
The Florida Strawberry Festival is proud to announce its continued partnership with Stingray Chevrolet and Unity in the Community for the 17th Annual Stingray Chevrolet

Discounted Admission Tickets for BerryFest26 on Sale at Publix Super Markets
The Florida Strawberry Festival is pleased to announce that discounted admission tickets for the 2026 Festival will be available for purchase starting in February at

Queen and Court Selected for 91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival
Layla Rothman was crowned queen of the 91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant, held Saturday evening, January 17, on the Festival grounds. Rothman

Forrest Frank Officially Sells Out Florida Strawberry Festival Performance
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today that tickets for Forrest Frank’s headline performance are now officially sold out, confirming one of the fastest-selling shows in

Florida Strawberry Festival Crowns 2026 Junior Royalty Winners
PLANT CITY, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2026) – The Florida Strawberry Festival announced the winners of its annual Junior Royalty Pageant following the competition held Saturday,

Ticket Sales for Festival Headline Entertainment Begin Tomorrow
Tickets to the Florida Strawberry Festival’s headline entertainment shows on the Wish Farms Soundstage will go on sale Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. Click
Festival adds two standout 2026 acts: Legends of Love and Joan Jett
The Florida Strawberry Festival is proud to announce two major additions to its 2026 headline entertainment series. Legends of Love, featuring Brian McKnight, Ginuwine and

Florida Strawberry Festival announces Headline Entertainment lineup for 2026 event
PLANT CITY, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Florida Strawberry Festival released today its lineup of artists performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the

Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2026 event
PLANT CITY, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2025) – The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the theme for its 91st annual event – “Still Growing.” “‘Still Growing’

Florida Strawberry Festival Donates $40,000 to United Food Bank of Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. (June 26, 2025) – The Florida Strawberry Festival proudly presented a $40,000 donation earlier this week to the United Food Bank of

Rabbit and Poultry winners declared
PLANT CITY, Fla. (Mar. 17, 2025) – The grand champions at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Mosaic Youth Poultry and Rabbit shows were announced last week.

Festival declares Stingray Chevrolet raffle winner
PLANT CITY, Fla. (March 24, 2025) – The Florida Strawberry Festival, in partnership with Stingray Chevrolet, is proud to announce that Shawn Fox is the

Lamb Show winners selected at 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival
PLANT CITY, Fla. (March 19, 2025) – The winners of the Florida Strawberry Festival’s lamb shows were held Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4