Our Favorite Strawberry Festivals in Florida
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.
Strawberry festivals in Florida are significant events that draw large crowds — which is why we always like to go to events EARLY.
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 2026.
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.
South Florida Strawberry Festival – Boca Raton
When: January 17th through the 19th, 2026
Where: South County Regional Park – 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
More information: The South Florida Strawberry Festival (formerly 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.
Take your photo with the Boca Strawberry Fest mascot “Silly Sammy the Strawberry” and tag us on social media (#AuthenticFlorida).
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 $20 per person. Children 2 and under are admitted for free.
Learn more from the official South Florida Strawberry Festival website.
While in the area, enjoy the Top Things to Do in Boca Raton, Florida.
The Berry Farm’s Strawberry Festival – Miami
When: January 24th through February 22nd, 2026
Where: 13720 SW 216th Street | Miami, FL 33170
More Information: The 6th Annual Strawberry Festival at The Berry Farm features a variety of seasonal activities, including strawberry-picking in u-pick fields, hayrides, gem mining, and sunflower viewing.
Food offerings at the event range from farm-fresh smoked BBQ to signature berry-themed treats such as strawberry shortcake and milkshakes.
Weekend festivities include live DJ sets playing a mix of country and pop music, providing a high-energy backdrop for the various family-friendly attractions and photo opportunities.
Learn more on The Berry Farm website.
Wesley Wells Strawberry Festival – Saint Augustine
When: February 7th, 2026
Where: Wesley Wells Farm – 2680 Ada Arnold Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32092
More Information: Enjoy a strawberry festival on the farm with your family. Spend an entire day enjoying the various activities prepared for you.
Live music
9-11 am – Joshua Worthy
Pig races at 10 am
11-12 pm – Line Dancing with Lacey Tyson
12-2 pm – Ashton Taylor
Whip Cracking demonstration at 2 pm
U-Pick strawberries & fresh vegetables (priced by the pound)
Learn more on the Wesley Wills Farm website.
Grand Concourse Strawberry Festival – Shady Hills
When: February 7th and 8th, 2026
Where: 11919 Alric Pottbrerg Rd, Shady Hills, FL 34610
More Information: The Grand Concourse Railroad Strawberry Festival features a variety of family-oriented activities including unlimited train rides, bounce houses, and a petting zoo.
Attendees can purchase fresh strawberries directly from the farm along with a wide selection of offerings from food, craft, and artisan vendors.
Live entertainment is provided throughout the event, creating an engaging outdoor atmosphere for visitors and train enthusiasts.
The festival serves as a comprehensive weekend outing that combines agricultural products with retail, specialty vendors, and various family-friendly attractions.
Learn more on the Facebook Event.
Bryer Patch Strawberry Festival – Newberry
When: February 21st and March 14th, 2026
Where: 5700 SW 250th St., Newberry, FL 32669
More Information: The Annual Strawberry Festival features various agricultural activities, including strawberry picking, hayrides, barrel train rides, and a farm animal petting area.
A wide array of strawberry-themed refreshments, such as shortcake, cobbler, milkshakes, and kabobs, is available, alongside offerings from various food and craft vendors.
Admission grants access to live music performances and a play paddock equipped with a sand pile, basketball hoops, climbing tires, and swing sets.
The event is hosted in an outdoor farm setting where attendees are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and prepare for natural elements like uneven terrain and sun.
Learn more on the Facebook event.
Amber Brooke Farms Strawberry Festival – Eustis
When: February 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & March 1st
Where: 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL 32736
More Information: The 5th Annual Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms features a brand-new farm petting zoo with goats, highland cows, bunnies, ducks, chicks, piglets, and horses.
Attendees can participate in strawberry u-pick activities with special festival discounts, as well as pick sunflowers and zinnias.
The event offers a wide selection of themed concessions, including strawberry shortcake donuts, strawberry lemonade, and layered strawberry slushies.
Admission to the festival grants access to the animal exhibits and various agricultural activities designed for the spring season.
Learn more on the Amber Brooke Farms Strawberry Festival website.
Brownwood Strawberry Festival – The Villages
When: February 20th through the 22nd, 2026
Where: Brownwood Paddock Square, 2705 W Torch Lake Dr., The Villages, FL 32163
More information: The Villages is hosting its Strawberry Festival again 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.
Palm Coast Strawberry Fest – Palm Coast
When: February 21st and 22nd, 2026
Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164
More information: The 9th 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.
While you’re in the area, make sure to check out Things to Do on the Palm Coast and Flagler Beaches.
Keel Farms Strawberry Bash – Plant City
When: February 21st and 22nd, 2026
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.
Berry Bash – Last Friday Downtown – Plant City
When: February 27th, 2026
Where: 100 N Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563-3312
More Information: Celebrate Last Friday in downtown Plant City with a Berry Bash theme.
Spend time enjoying the heart of strawberry life in Florida.
Learn more on the Facebook Event.
Live Oak Strawberry Fest – Live Oak
When: February 28th and March 1st, 2026
Where: Suwannee County Fairgrounds, 1302 11th St., SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
More information: The 6th 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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Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival – Ocala
When: March 7th, 2026
Where: McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
More information: The 12th 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 the Fun Things to Do in Ocala
Debary Strawberry Festival – Debary
When: March 14th, 2026
Where: Gateway Park – 860 US-17, DeBary, FL 32713
More Information: Enjoy a strawberry festival with strawberry foods, desserts, and a variety of strawberry vendors.
Add some fun by meeting Strawberry Shortcake herself.
Learn more on the official Facebook event.
Bradford County Strawberry Festival – Starke
When: March 28th and 29th, 2026
Where: Bradford County Fairgrounds, 2300 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
More information: The 28th 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.
Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City
When: February 26th through March 8th, 2026
Where: Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, 303 Berryfest Place, Plant City, FL 33563
More information: The 91st 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 Jo Dee Messina and Lonestar.
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. There are discounts if purchased online.
Learn more from the official Florida Strawberry Festival website.
While in the area, check out the Best Things to Do in Lakeland, FL
Clay County Strawberry Fest – Green Cove Springs
When: March 7th and 8th, 2026
Where: Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
More information: The 10th 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
Floral City Strawberry Festival – Floral City
When: March 7th and 8th, 2026
Where: Floral Park, 9530 S Parkside Ave #9500, Floral City, FL 34436
More information: The 39th 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.
Palm Bay Strawberry Fest – Palm Bay
When: March 14th and 15th, 2026
Where: Castle Park – 3190 New York Ave., Melbourne, FL 32934
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 2026.
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.
While in the area, check out the Best Things to Do in Melbourne, FL
Space Coast Strawberry Festival – Viera
When: April 11th and 12th, 2026
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.
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Port St. Lucie Strawberry Fest – Port St. Lucie
When: March 28th and 29th, 2026
Where: Mid Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
More information: The 6th 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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