Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches! Try out these local activities to enjoy with your loved ones.
Florida Strawberry Festival
2209 W Oak Ave, Plant City, FL 33563, March 4th – March 14th
Add this premiere event in Plant City to your family’s traditions. Rides and attractions make for the perfect playground for your little ones. Wander around Neighborhood Village, taking a peek at the local arts and crafts booths and delectable desserts like strawberry shortcake. Gates open and close 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It costs $10 admission for adults 13 and older, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and children ages 5 and under get in for free! Click here to learn more!
The Family Garden Organic & Fair Farm
Pick organic strawberries at this local family farm! The first pick of the season will be Saturday, February starting at 8:30 a.m. They ask that you follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask! Click here for more information!
Roger’s Farm
3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Shake up your weekend by checking out this u-pick strawberry field. Walk along the rows of strawberry plants, filling up your buckets with fresh fruit. The hours change, so make sure to take a look at Roger’s Farm Facebook page for updated u-pick hours.
Bradford County Strawberry Festival
Bradford County Fairgrounds, Starke, FL March 27th – March 28th
Known to have the “sweetest strawberries this side of heaven,” the 23nd annual festival features food vendors and, naturally, sells strawberry-filled desserts. It doesn’t get fresher than this! Open March 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more!
We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired!
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