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2022 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: New Foods

Apple Fry Sundae

It’s the same sweet apple fries that you’ve come to love, but with a twist! In the new Apple Fry Sunday, you’ll get Crisp Granny Smith apple fries layered with vanilla ice cream and strawberry compote, then topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It’s sure to taste as good as it looks. Located at Apple Fries on West Independent.

Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

The Fried Mac & Cheese Balls from Seasoned Greens is a classic comfort food that everyone will enjoy. Crunchy on the outside with creamy macaroni and cheese on the inside, these delicious snacks are deep-fried until golden brown. Located at Seasoned Greens 

Applewood Jack Fruit Sandwich,

This new sandwich will fool any meat-lover! This year, Seasoned Greens brings their perfect vegan substitute for pulled pork with their Applewood BBQ jackfruit sandwiches. Located at Seasoned Greens near the GT Grandstand Entrance.

Berry Dog

Try Florida’s classic strawberries in a whole new way this year with the Berry Dog, a strawberry slaw dog that features an all-beef hotdog topped with strawberry infused slaw for the perfect mix of salty and sweet. Located at George’s Fun Food near Edwards Street, west of the Parke Exhibit Building.

Buffalo Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese Crunch Wrap

Seasoned Greens will provide yet another vegan-friendly food option with their Buffalo Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese Crunch Wrap, a perfect blend of carbs, veggies and buffalo goodness. Located at Seasoned Greens near the GT Grandstand Entrance.

Cotton Candy, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Strawberry Fudge, Brownies, Cake Pops & Cupcakes 

Follow me to Sweet Treat Lane! This exhibit offers a large assortment of homemade fudge, cake pops, cupcakes, brownies and much more. Fudge varieties include: cotton candy, strawberry shortcake, chocolate strawberry, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry and chocolate. Located at Sweet Treat Lane in the Parke Exhibit Building.

Creamy Lemonade

Find your lemonade fix with the perfect mix of freshly squeezed lemons and sugar that will make your lips pucker. This cool, Creamy Lemonade will also be available in strawberry. Located on the east side of the TECO Expo Hall, west of the Milton E. Hull Building and south of the Entenmann’s Strawberry Tent.

Holy Macaroni

Holy Macaroni will provide a gourmet macaroni and cheese experience, made to order with your choice of pasta, a three-cheese blend and an assortment of veggies, meats or seafood for you to pick and choose for your perfect plate. For those who just can’t decide what to build, Holy Macaroni also has a list of award-winning combinations to choose from. Located on Edwards Street.

Strawberry Southern Comfort Sundae

The Strawberry Southern Comfort Sundae will start with a homemade sweet potato flavored ice cream, topped with torched marshmallows, waffle pieces, brown sugar and Applewood smoked candied bacon. The delicious dessert is then drizzled with maple syrup, garnished with sliced Plant City strawberries and finished off with just a piece of Cayenne pepper. Located at Polar Bear Ice Cream on East Independent near Neighborhood Village.

Strawberry Key Lime Funnel Cake

This Strawberry Key Lime Funnel Cake is sure to be unlike any you’ve had before, Made with a flavorful strawberry key lime funnel cake batter, the Strawberry Key Lime Funnel Cake is one for the books! Deep-fried till a bright strawberry red, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, layered with fresh sliced Florida strawberries and topped with a tart homemade key lime glaze. Located at Best Around Concessions near Candyland Warehouse north of the Entenmann’s Tent.

Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie

Beat the heat with this refreshing tropical island-tasting smoothie. The Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie features a blend of strawberries, pineapples, cream of coconut and ice, then topped with generous slices of pineapple and strawberries. Located at the Cinnamon Saloon near the south side of the Parke Exhibit Building.

Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

With so many options to choose from, you can get the best of both worlds with this new dish. A mound of homemade macaroni and cheese, piled high with a dollop of slow-roasted pulled pork and drizzled with a sweet BBQ sauce to top it off.  Yum! Located at Piggy Palace southwest of the Arthur Boring Building.

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