Florida Strawberry Festival's lineup now includes Ludacris, The Jacksons and more

As previously announced, other major headliners include Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Train.

click to enlarge Ludacris plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on November 3, 2017. - Tracy May
Tracy May
Ludacris plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on November 3, 2017.
The final lineup update for Plant City's  2023 Florida Strawberry Festival was released this morning, and it's absolutely ludicrous.

The fest, located at 303 BerryFest Pl., in Plant City, will now include country stars Walker Hayes and Chris Young, rapper and actor Ludacris, plus surviving members of iconic R&B group The Jacksons

UPDATE 02/16/23 3:48 p.m.: The Jacksons had to cancel for medical reasons, so the Pointer Sisters will replace them. A spokesperson for the Strawberry Festival told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that, "All tickets for The Jacksons will be honored for The Pointer Sisters concert on same date & time."
Tickets to the 11 day fest start at $25 and go on sale Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. and can be purchased online, over the phone (813-754-1996) or at the door.

As previously announced, other major headliners to this booze-free music fest include Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Train.

Thursday, March 2
10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra (free)
3:30 p.m. The Oakridge Boys Front Porch Sittin' Tour ($30)
7:30 p.m. Walker Hayes ($40)

Friday, March 3
3:30 p.m. Willie Nelson & Family ($50)
7:30 p.m. Halestorm ($45)

Saturday, March 4
3:30 p.m. Sara Evans ($35)
7:30 p.m. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges ($40)

Sunday, March 5
3:30 p.m. The Gatlin Brothers ($25)
7:30 p.m. Chris Young ($60)

Monday, March 6
3:30 p.m. Neal McCoy ($30)
7:30 p.m. Josh Turner ($35)

Tuesday, March 7
3:30 p.m. Roots & Boots: Aaron Tippin, w/Collin Raye/Sammy Kershaw ($35)
7:30 p.m. CeCe Winans ($25)

Wednesday, March 8
3:30 p.m. Tanya Tucker ($35)
7:30 p.m. The Jacksons The Pointer Sisters ($40)

Thursday, March 9
10:30 a.m. Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets (free)
3:30 p.m. Tommy James & The Shondells ($35)
7:30 p.m. For King & Country ($40)

Friday, March 10
3:30 p.m. Wayne Newton ($40)
7:30 p.m. Train ($50)

Saturday, March 11
3:30 p.m. Sawyer Brown ($30)
7:30 p.m. Keith Sweat ($40)

Sunday, March 12
3:30 p.m. Gold Country Tour: Leroy Van Dyke w/T.G. Sheppard/Mandy Barnett /T. Graham Brown ($35)
7:30 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd ($60)

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