Florida Strawberry Festival 2027: tickets and family planning
Taking kids to the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City? The organizer lists March 4–14, 2027. Start with the gate-admission budget, then decide whether your family wants rides, food or a concert; those extras change the cost of the day.
Reviewed October 27, 2026: The festival's admission page shows 2027 dates and the prices below. Its hours section still carries a 2026 label, so we are not presenting those hours or its ride-day timetable as a confirmed 2027 schedule. Verify the official tickets page and event schedule closer to March.
Admission at a glance
| Ticket | Posted gate price | Posted Publix discount |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, 13+ | $15 | $10 |
| Child, 6–12 | $5 | $4 |
| Child, 5 and under | Free with paying adult | Free with paying adult |
The admission page lists participating Central Florida Publix stores and a February 1–March 14 discount window, but it does not clearly label the window as 2027; some other sections still say 2026. These are posted prices as of October 27, not a claim that tickets are already on sale or that the 2027 offer is settled. Confirm the year, start date and participating store on the admission page before making a trip. For two adults and two children ages 6–12, gate admission at the posted prices totals $40, or $28 if all four qualify for the posted Publix offer. That excludes rides, parking, food and any separately ticketed entertainment.
The ticket office page lists online ordering, box-office details and a telephone number; check that page for current availability rather than assuming all ticket categories are on sale in October. If you're considering a headline concert, check its ticket requirements separately from gate admission.
Rides, parking and the practical budget
The official midway page says its 2027 ride lists will be updated in spring 2027. Do not promise a particular ride to your child yet. The festival lists the SUN 'n FUN Kiddie Korral and a main midway; ride tickets or wristbands cost extra. The Berry Big Wheel has a separate ticket even on some wristband-promotion days. Check the special-days and discounts page for day-specific wristband terms before choosing a ride day.
The festival's parking page currently lists $5 for cars, pickups and vans under 20 feet in its Blue, Gray and Red lots. Larger vehicles cost more, and independent lots set their own prices. The page lists a tram from the festival lots to Gates 10 and 14. Confirm parking terms and the nearest gate before leaving Tampa.
For younger kids, choose a shorter visit, set a ride budget and check height restrictions at each ride. A weekday may be easier with a stroller, but this is a planning suggestion, not a guaranteed crowd forecast. Bring sun protection and comfortable shoes; look up the live grounds map, hours and weather before your trip.
What to see beyond rides
Strawberry shortcake, agricultural exhibits and entertainment make this more than a midway visit. The festival FAQ identifies shortcake vendors and places to purchase fresh berries on the grounds; vendors and availability may change. Check the official daily schedule for family shows, animals or demonstrations on the day you plan to attend instead of relying on an older year's lineup. Food purchases cost extra.
The festival is in Plant City, east of Tampa. If you're making a day of it, use our family guide to Plant City for other stops or our Dinosaur World guide for another paid attraction. For a different fair closer to Tampa, see our Florida State Fair family guide. Those are separate outings, not included with a Strawberry Festival ticket.
