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 The birth of the Florida Strawberry Festival began in the 1930’s when the Plant City Lions Club had the idea to celebrate the harvest of the strawberries. The Lions Club and other civic organizations have participated in the festival throughout its history. “The Florida Strawberry Festival Association” is governed by a non-paid board of directors from the local community and a small staff who work year round to make the Strawberry Festival one of the top 30 of such events in North America. Attractions, attractions & more attractions draw crowds to the Florida Strawberry Festival. Check out over 60 thrilling rides at our Mighty Bluegrass Show’s Midway or grab a seat and tap your toe to the finest in the country music industry. We also offer daily on-grounds entertainment featuring such entertainers as the Fox Brothers, Chinese Acrobats, Runa Pacha, Dennis Lee, Linda Lou & the Lucky Four to name a few. For the younger set we offer puppet shows, two petting zoos and their very own corner for carnival rides at the Berry Patch Kiddie Corral located in a quieter area of the Festival. Watch for the Strawberry Festival Queen and her court in the Grand Feature Parade or the younger ones in our Youth Parade and Baby Parade. Agricultural shows are a must for every fair and the Strawberry Festival certainly has it share. Some of the highlights include the swine show, steer show, beef breed show, dairy show, lamb show, poultry and rabbit show. If your preference is horticulture we have the ornamental horticulture show. Are you a camera buff or artist? We have displays of photography and fine art. Don’t forget the famous Plant City strawberry used in more delectable, mouth watering treats than you can imagine. Hungry for fair food? We have some of the best cotton candy, corn dogs, polish sausage sandwiches, Texas Fries, Bloomin Onions, ice cream, kettle corn or strawberry shortcake and that’s just a few suggestions to whet your appetite. Come to the 2002 Florida Strawberry Festival hosted in Plant City, FL., the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.” This year’s theme is “Family, Friends, Food & Fun” and incorporates all the festival is about. Enjoy the deep Florida tradition of a family oriented event with arts, crafts, horticulture, livestock, agriculture, fine arts and more. We have elegance, charm and flair of the South. There is no place anyone would rather be February 28 through March 10 than Plant City, Florida enjoying the 67th annual Florida Strawberry Festival. Be a part of all the fun, attend this year’s event and bring your family and friends. Plant City is centrally located and just a short drive west to the beach or east to Orlando and its many attractions. Come enjoy all the sights and sounds of the 2002 Florida Strawberry Festival. Directions:Travelers using I-4 West from Orlando/Lakeland should use exit #12 (Alexander Street) or #11 (Thonotosassa Road). Travelers using I-4 East from Tampa should use exit #10 (Branch Forbes Road) or exit #11 (Thonotosassa Road). All roads leading to the Festival grounds will be marked with directional signs.Travelers using I-4 West from Orlando/Lakeland should use exit #12 (Alexander Street) or #11 (Thonotosassa Road). Travelers using I-4 East from Tampa should use exit #10 (Branch Forbes Road) or exit #11 (Thonotosassa Road). All roads leading to the Festival grounds will be marked with directional signs.
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