The stage is set: Florida Strawberry Festival’s 2026 entertainers

See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.

The Wish Farms stage at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds

Big names will take the stage again this spring.

Hey Lakeland, what are you doing in about three months? Our calendars are already marked for the 90th Florida Strawberry Festival from Feb. 26 to March 8 in Plant City — and with this newly announced entertainment lineup, you’ll want to be sure yours are too.

Thursday, Feb. 26
Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
The Oak Ridge Boys
Alabama

Friday, Feb. 27
Jo Dee Messina
Jamey Johnson

Saturday, Feb. 28
Lonestar
Ty Myers

Sunday, March 1
Riley Green featuring Hannah McFarland

Monday, March 2
Gene Watson
Legends of Love featuring Brian McKnight, Ginuwine & Ruben Studdard

Tuesday, March 3
Sandi Patty
Lauren Daigle

Cut-out photos of The Offspring, Jamey Johnson, Lauren Daigle, Lonestar, Riley Green, Forrest Frank, Dierks Bentley, and Jo Dee Messina in front of the Florida Strawberry Festival stage.

Tickets are available for the pit, floor seats, and grandstands.

Wednesday, March 4
John Foster
Brantley Gilbert

Thursday, March 5
Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets
The Bellamy Brothers
Dierks Bentley

Friday, March 6
The Marshall Tucker Band
Forrest Frank

Saturday, March 7
The Offspring

Sunday, March 8
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Tickets currently range from $25 to $135 (and a few shows are free with gate admission). They’ll go on sale on Thursday, Dec. 11.

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