FL Strawberry Festival To Include New Foods, Free Entertainment

Lakeland FL

25 February, 2022

2:32 PM

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PLANT CITY, FL — Along with the big-name performers set to hit the stage next month, the Florida Strawberry Festival recently announced this year's event will also include new foods and free entertainment for visitors. Singers, magicians, circus performers, musicians, exhibits and more comprise this year's lineup of new free entertainment, event organizers said. An assortment of confections, strawberry sweets and comfort food treats also top the list of new foods. "We're back and better than ever," said Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis. "Our new food items, on grounds entertainment, rides, and attractions for the 11-day event are exceptional! Our vendors and exhibitors have outdone themselves this year by offering unique and interesting food items and products – we can't wait for you to experience all BerryFest22 has to offer!" SEE ALSO: The 2022 FL Strawberry Festival Entertainment Tickets On SaleNew food items include the apple fry sundae, the berry dog, strawberry key lime funnel cake and more. The lineup of new free entertainers will include performances from Brake Fail, Kirstie Kraus, Branson Missouri's The Doug Gabriel Family Show and Jessica Lynn Witty featuring Chris Jones. The schedule of headline entertainment artists performing on the Wish Farms soundstage at the 2022 event is as follows: Thursday, March 3 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra3:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys7:30 p.m. Lady AFriday, March 4 3:30 p.m. The Beach Boys7:30 p.m. Boyz II MenSaturday, March 5 3:30 p.m. Home Free7:30 p.m. Lauren DaigleSunday, March 6 3:30 p.m. Chicks with Hits featuring Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss7:30 p.m. Sammy Hagar & The CircleMonday, March 7 3:30 p.m. John Anderson7:30 p.m. Kenzie WheelerTuesday, March 8 3:30 p.m. Ricky Nelson remembered starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson7:30 p.m. Zach WilliamsWednesday, March 9 3:30 p.m. Lee Greenwood7:30 p.m. Jake OwenThursday, March 10 10:30 a.m. The Lettermen3:30 p.m. The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters & The Platters7:30 p.m. TESLAFriday, March 11 3:30 p.m. Gene Watson7:30 p.m. Cole SwindellSaturday, March 12 3:30 p.m. Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots7:30 p.m. NellySunday, March 13 3:30 p.m. The Bellamy Brothers7:30 p.m. Sam HuntThe 11-day event, which celebrates the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County, begins March 3-March 13 in Plant City. According to event organizers, each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival's headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. For tickets or for more information, visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 813-754-1996.