Our 13 Favorite Strawberry Festivals in Florida (2024)

Last Updated on March 21, 2024

Are you looking for strawberry festivals in Florida? We’ve picked out some of our favorites and are sure you’ll love them, too.

In addition to our delicious and fresh varieties of citrus fruits, Florida is also known for growing sweet and tasty strawberries.

Because of our love of strawberries, strawberry festivals in Florida are significant events that draw large crowds.

The Sunshine State has thousands and thousands of acres of strawberries. They grow during strawberry season, which typically runs from September through May each year.

Plant City, Florida, is even known as the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World”.

Check out some of our favorite Authentic Florida recipes for strawberry-inspired treats like cake, ice cream, and pound cake.

The historical legacy of the Florida strawberry is a part of American history. It dates back over a hundred years ago.

Henry Plant had the idea to build a railroad to Tampa. It created opportunities for local Florida growers to sell their produce all over the East Coast.

With Florida’s rich and tasty abundance of strawberries, it is no surprise that cities and towns all around the state host strawberry festivals to celebrate their harvests.

We have gathered our favorites in 2024.

Make sure to take a trip out for one (or some) of these fruitful social events for a fun, memorable Florida experience.

Best Strawberry Festivals in Florida

NOTE: We listed them in chronological order based on the dates of the festivals.

2nd Annual Boca Strawberry Festival – Boca Raton

When: Saturday, January 20^th, from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday, January 21^st, from 10 am to 6 pm

Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

More information: The Boca Strawberry Festival is a great festival to attend early in the season. This fun strawberry celebration has plenty of different things to do and see.

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There are 90 vendors selling various goods, bungee trampolines, a petting zoo, pony rides, a magic shows, live entertainment, carnival rides, and so much more.

Don’t forget all the delicious strawberry treats to try – like strawberry ice cream, cookies, mocktails and cocktails.

We love the Puppy Pals Stunt Dog Show, which has multiple shows scheduled each day and features cute dogs performing cool tricks.

Admission for this event is $15 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Unlimited carnival ride wristbands are $38 per person.

Learn more from the official Boca Strawberry Festival website.

Space Coast Strawberry Festival – Viera

When: Saturday, February 3^rd, from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, February 4^th, from 10 am to 6 pm

Where: Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Viera, FL 32940

More information: The Space Coast Strawberry Festival is Brevard County’s biggest fair. We enjoy picking our strawberries here.

You can also treat yourself to delicious snacks like homemade strawberry donuts and milkshakes.

Explore the festival’s Arts & Crafts Village to meet cool vendors. See live shows from alligator experts, musicians, and magicians, and head over to the Fun Zone for carnival rides.

Proceeds from the event benefit Drown Zero, an initiative started on the Space Coast with a mission to prevent drownings.

Admission for this event is $6 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Space Coast Strawberry Festival website.

After the event, check out: 12 Reasons to Visit the Florida’s Space Coast (2024)

Palm Bay Strawberry Fest – Palm Bay

When: Saturday, February 17^th and Sunday, February 18^th

Where: Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay, FL 32907

More information: If you are looking for a strawberry festival in the Melbourne area, the Palm Bay Strawberry Fest is an excellent one to attend in 2024.

The former Melbourne Strawberry Fest has outgrown its usual location in Wickham Park, Melbourne, and moved to Palm Bay.

The festival has all the same great features and activities. This includes Plant City strawberries, live entertainment, and children’s activities like bounce houses and arts & crafts.

Learn more at the official Palm Bay Strawberry Fest website.

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Keel Farms Strawberry Bash – Plant City

When: Saturday, February 24^th from 10:00 – 3:00 pm and Sunday, February 25^th from 11:00 – 3:00 pm

Where: Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565

More Information: The Keel Farms Strawberry Bash returns for its annual celebration of all things strawberries.

Expect a strawberry shortcake eating contest, delicious strawberry blush, and strawberry shortcake wine.

There are also food + craft vendors, a kids’ area, live entertainment, games, and family fun for everyone.

Parking and admission are free!

Learn more on the official Keel Farms website.

4th Annual Live Oak Strawberry Fest – Live Oak

When: Saturday, February 24^th and Sunday, February 25^th

Where: Suwannee County Fairgrounds, 1302 11^th St., SW, Live Oak, FL 32064

More information: The 4^th Annual Live Oak Strawberry Fest has Plant City strawberries, fresh strawberry shortcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, strawberry fudge, strawberry lemonade, and plenty of other sweet strawberry treats.

The festival also has some exciting events scheduled, including a world-famous Frisbee dog show, monster truck rides, and axe throwing.

Admission for this event is $7 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Live Oak Strawberry Fest website.

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The Villages Strawberry Festival – The Villages

When: Saturday, February 24^th, from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday, February 25^th, from 10 am to 4 pm

Where: Brownwood Paddock Square, 2705 W Torch Lake Dr., The Villages, FL 32163

More information: The Villages is hosting its Strawberry Festival in February.

In addition to strawberry deliciousness, the event also has unique entertainment like The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show. The show includes thrilling challenges like log rolling and axe throwing.

Don’t miss the pie-eating contest. It’s a crowd-favorite amongst the Villagers.

The Villages Strawberry Festival is free to attend.

Learn more from the official The Villages Strawberry Festival website.

89th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City

When: Monday, February 29^th through Sunday, March 10^th

Where: Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, 303 Berryfest Place, Plant City, FL 33563

More information: The 89^th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is the biggest strawberry festival in the state.

The 11-day celebration occurs in Plant City – the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.

Plant City produces over 75% of the country’s mid-winter strawberries.

In addition to fantastic live entertainment, there are carnival rides, local vendors, and livestock shows.

The festival has many ticketed headline acts scheduled, including renowned bands like the Beach Boys and Black Eyed Peas.

For food, there are so many strawberry-inspired options to choose from.

We highly recommend trying everything from fresh strawberries to the festival’s world-famous strawberry shortcake.

Admission for this event is $15 per adult 13+ and $5 per child 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Florida Strawberry Festival website.

The 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival Headline Entertainment Lineup

• Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra – Thursday, February 29^th at 10:30 am
• The Oak Ridge Boys – Thursday, February 29^th at 3:30 pm
• Oliver Anthony – Thursday, February 29^th at 7:30 pm
• The Beach Boys – Friday, March 1^st at 3:30 pm
• Jordan Davis – Friday, March 1, 2024 · 7:30 pm
• Black Eyed Peas – Saturday, March 2^nd at 7:30 pm
• Parker McCollum – Sunday, March 3^rd at 7:30 pm
• The Bellamy Brothers -Monday, March 4^th at 3:30 pm
• ZZ Top – Monday, March 4^th at 7:30 pm
• Mark Lowry – Tuesday, March 5^th at 3:30 pm
• Zach Williams – Tuesday, March 5^th at 7:30 pm
• Craig Morgan – Wednesday, March 6^th at 3:30 pm
• Riley Green – Wednesday, March 6^th at 7:30 pm
• Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets – Thursday, March 7^th at 10:30 am
• Gene Watson – Thursday, March 7^th at 3:30 pm
• Kirk Franklin – Thursday, March 7^th at 7:30 pm
• The Commodores – Friday, March 8^th at 3:30 pm
• Foreigner – Friday, March 8^th at 7:30 pm
• Jo Dee Messina – Saturday, March 9th at 3:30 pm
• Flo Rida – Saturday, March 9^th at 7:30 pm
• Cody Johnson – Sunday, March 10^th at 7:30 pm

For more detailed information, visit the Florida Strawberry Festival Entertainment page. 

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10th Annual Habit at Ocala Strawberry Festival – Ocala

When: Saturday, March 2^nd, from 9 am to 5 pm

Where: McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25^th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

More information: The 10^th Annual Ocala Strawberry Festival is another great strawberry festival in Florida to attend this year.

The event is hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, with proceeds going toward building homes for low-income families.

There are tons of food vendors, a kid’s zone, an auto show, and more scheduled for this fantastic event.

Admission to this event is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Learn more from the official Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival website.

While in the area, check out 36+ Fun Things to Do in Ocala in 2024

8th Annual Clay County Strawberry Fest – Green Cove Springs

When: Saturday, March 2^nd and Sunday, March 3^rd

Where: Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

More information: The 8^th Annual Clay County Strawberry Fest is another great strawberry festival to attend. This event has fun activities like bounce houses and a petting farm.

We love all the strawberry treats at the festival, including strawberry wine slush and strawberry shortcake.

Admission for this event is $7 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Clay County Strawberry Fest website.

While you’re in the area, make sure to check out Small Towns, Big Passions: Clay County, Florida

37th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival – Floral City

When: Saturday, March 2^nd and Sunday, March 3^rd

Where: Floral Park, 9530 S Parkside Ave #9500, Floral City, FL 34436

More information: The 37^th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival is a fantastic strawberry festival to attend in Central Florida.

The huge event has live entertainment, local vendors, tasty pie-eating contests, and farm-fresh strawberries.

Admission to this event is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Floral City Strawberry Festival website.

7th Annual Palm Coast Strawberry Fest – Palm Coast

When: Saturday, March 9^th and Sunday, March 10^th

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164

More information: The 7^th Annual Palm Coast Strawberry Fest is a fun event taking place at Central Park in Town Center.

The strawberry-centric event has a bunch of strawberry-inspired treats to eat.

There are also a lot of different family-friendly activities to partake in, like pony rides, face painting, and sack races

Admission for this event is $7 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Palm Coast Strawberry Fest website.

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26th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival – Starke

When: Saturday, March 23^rd and Sunday, March 24^th

Where: Bradford County Fairgrounds, 2300 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091

More information: The 26^th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival is a huge, family-friendly festival held in Starke, FL.

In addition to strawberries, this festival has live entertainment, a kid’s area, and tons of local vendors to shop from.

This event is free to attend.

Learn more from the official Bradford County Strawberry Festival website.

4th Annual Port St. Lucie Strawberry Fest – Port St. Lucie

When: Saturday, March 23^rd and Sunday, March 24^th

Where: Mid Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

More information: The 4^th Annual Port St. Lucie Strawberry Fest has tons of our favorite strawberry festival activities scheduled, like live music, arts and crafts, and kids’ games.

Other exciting happenings include a Frisbee dog show, monster truck rides, and axe throwing.

Admission for this event is $7 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Learn more from the official Port St. Lucie Strawberry Fest website.

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