Keel Farms Blueberry Festival happens every weekend in April (closed Easter Sunday), 2025 in Plant City, Florida. Credit: C/o Keel Farms

Plant City’s sweetest tradition is back.

The Keel Farms Blueberry Festival started last weekend, but for anyone thinking they blue it there’s still lots of time to go. The festival runs every weekend in April, except Easter Sunday.

The fresh-made wines and ciders will be ready to pour, and the whole family can get in on u-pick berries (while they last).

Come hungry for the blueberry shortcake eating contest.

The farm, started on 10 acres in 1981 by Tampa landscaper Joe Keel, makes fresh beer, wine and cider for its Keel & Curley Winery and Keel Agrarian Ale + Cider. Joe’s son, Clay and his wife, Carmon, now run the farm hosting its famous blueberry festival and family-friendly events.

There is no cover, but parking is $10 per vehicle, for Keel Farms’ Blueberry Festival happening April 12-13, 19, 26, and 27 in Plant City.

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This article appears in Apr 10-16, 2025.