Florida Strawberry Festival 2025 Tickets and Discounts

Central Florida locals and strawberry lovers, mark your calendars. Advance tickets for admission and headline entertainment at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival happening February 27 through March 9 are available now. 

Event Dates and Details

February 27 through March 9, 2025 
Festival hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

303 BerryFest Place
Plant City, FL 33563

“The Stage Is Set!”

Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson is thrilled about this year’s theme, “The Stage Is Set!” and the excitement surrounding the incredible headline concert lineup.

“We’re thrilled to welcome chart-topping stars like Lauren Daigle, The Beach Boys, Nelly, Jon Pardi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sawyer Brown, Bailey Zimmerman, and many more,” Robinson shared. This eclectic mix of talent promises something for everyone and is set to make BerryFest25 unforgettable.

Headline Entertainment

Various performers will take the stage throughout the festival’s run. Most headline concerts require a separate ticket, but there are a few performances that are free with gate admission.

Here are just a few of the headline performers and their ticket prices:

Thursday, February 27, 2025 · 10:30 a.m.

Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra
FREE with paid gate admission

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · 3:30 p.m.

The Bellamy Brothers
$25

Thursday, March 6, 2025 · 10:30 a.m.

Jimmy Fortune
FREE with paid gate admission

Saturday, March 8, 2025 · 3:30 p.m.

Sawyer Brown
$40

Saturday, March 8, 2025 · 7:30 p.m.

Nelly
$65

Gate Admission Tickets

Adults (ages 13+): $15
Children (ages 6-12): $5
Children (ages 5 and under): FREE with paid adult admission

Discount Gate Admission

The Florida Strawberry Festival offers lots of chances to save on gate admission:

Buy from Select Publix Locations

Check the list here to find a Publix selling tickets at these discounted prices: 
Adult Tickets $10 – Ages 13 and up
Youth Tickets $4 – Ages 6-12

Senior Citizens Day
Thursday, February 27 and Thursday, March 6

• Patrons 60 years of age or older will be admitted at a discounted gate admission ticket for $10.

Special Smiles Day
Friday, February 28

• Special Smiles Day is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Central Florida and welcomes all individuals with special needs from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• This unique event is reserved for celebrating and serving special needs guests in a safe, fun and sensory considerate environment. All Special Smiles attendees and one companion will be admitted FREE. Entry at Gate 5. 

Free Kids Day
Saturday, March 1

• Kids through high school age are admitted FREE. Just stop by any Festival ticket booth and receive a complimentary voucher on this special day.

Free Kids Day, Noon-11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4

• All kids up to age 17 are admitted FREE with a paid adult. Ride any single ride for only $2!

American Heroes Day
Wednesday, March 5

• All active, reserve, and retired military veterans, law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals are admitted FREE with valid ID.

Farm Worker Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 8

• Farmworkers receive free admission with a voucher from Astin Farms.

Check the website for discounts on ride wristbands.

What to Expect 

The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community celebration honoring the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Besides the fantastic headliner performances, the Festival also offers youth livestock shows, local exhibits, and, of course, its famous strawberry shortcake. With over 600,000 annual visitors, this gathering has become a beloved tradition and a highlight of Florida’s event calendar.

Don’t miss out – gather your friends, grab your tickets, and get ready for an amazing festival that’s sure to be one for the books.

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