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The stage is set: Florida Strawberry Festival’s 2025 entertainers

See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2025.

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. 27 to March 9 in Plant City — and with the newly announced entertainment lineup, you’ll want to be sure yours are too.

The 2025 theme is “The Stage Is Set,” with an emphasis on entertainment. Expect a new soundstage and upgraded experiences throughout the festival, plus these headliners.

Thursday, Feb. 27
Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
Tommy James & The Shondells
Nate Smith

Friday, Feb. 28
Roots & Boots with Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye

Saturday, March 1
Home Free
Lauren Daigle

Sunday, March 2
Bailey Zimmerman

Monday, March 3
Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, The Drifters, and The Platters

Tuesday, March 4
Sara Evans

Wednesday, March 5
The Bellamy Brothers
Lynyrd Skynyrd

Thursday, March 6
Jimmy Fortune
The Oak Ridge Boys

Friday, March 7
The Beach Boys
Jon Pardi

Saturday, March 8
Sawyer Brown
Nelly

And that’s not all. Five performers are still to be announced, meaning there are even more
chances to see stars this spring. Tickets currently range from $25 to $75 (with a few shows free with gate admission). They’ll go on sale on Thursday, Dec. 12.

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