Music

Reba McEntire, John Fogerty, Boyz II Men and more added to Plant City’s 2025 Strawberry Festival

The popular festival is now in its 90th iteration.

by Colin Wolf December 5, 2024July 4, 2025

The popular festival is now in its 90th iteration.

Arts & Entertainment

Nelly, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more announced for Plant City’s 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival

Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Beach Boys, Nelly and others are set to perform.

by Riley Benson November 8, 2024April 8, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Everything we saw at the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City

by CL Staff March 15, 2021

Music

Blood donors can now score free Florida Strawberry Festival tickets and a chance to win Lynryd Skynyrd tix

But you might have to drive to donate.

by Jenna Rimensnyder January 10, 2020August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City this week

Strawberry shortcake, strawberry milkshakes and — the best part — the strawberry queen.

by Cathy Salustri February 26, 2019February 1, 2024

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Food festivals, Hops and Props 3rd Beerniversary and more

A quintet of weekend food and drink events worthy of your belly.

by Angelina Bruno March 3, 2017August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Hot diggity dog: Nathan’s Famous regional qualifier hits Strawberry Festival

Florida Strawberry Fest to host first qualifier for Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating battle March 1.

by Amanda Riehm February 5, 2015February 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Strawberry Festival off to a sweet start

Strawberries, exhibits and breathtaking rides are all part of the fun at this year’s festival

by Chip Weiner March 4, 2013March 9, 2025

Food & Drink

This week in food and drink

Tampa Bay Beer Week festivities, Strawberry Festival, Renaissance Festival and culinary classes!

by Juliette Cassistre March 7, 2012June 3, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Today: Kids get in free to the Strawberry Festival

by Michael Murillo March 3, 2012January 21, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Do It Today: Strawberry Festival, Nude Nite, Disco Pigs at Silver Meteor and poet Gianna Russo at USF

by Julie Garisto March 3, 2011October 5, 2024

Food & Drink

Great plates: My most memorable meals of 2010.

by Katie Machol Simon December 30, 2010May 13, 2025

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Episode 5: CL’s food and drink podcast

by Brian Ries February 27, 2009June 5, 2022

News & Views

Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City

The fest is more than just a celebration of Plant City’s favorite fruit.

by Eric Snider and Leilani Polk February 25, 2009February 17, 2025

News & Views

A look into McCain’s Central Florida campaign

by Alex Pickett October 27, 2008August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

My Moment of Weakness

by aalamo October 27, 2008June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Sarasota International Design Summit: Bruce Damer’s iDoublet

by Megan Voeller October 27, 2008June 5, 2022