Plant City Observer

2024 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Guide to discounts at the Festival

The Florida Strawberry Festival’s Moonlight Magic event keeps the party going at the Midway area of the festival grounds past typical hours of operation. This year’s event ran from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 10.

Thursday, February 29

FLORIDA BLUE SENIOR 

CITIZEN DAY

Patrons 60 years of age or older will be admitted at a discounted gate admission ticket for $10. Additionally, a prize will be given away at 11:45 a.m. each Senior Citizen Day following the 10:30 a.m. show on the Wish Farms Soundstage to the lucky senior citizen whose ticket is drawn from the barrel. Tickets for the drawing will be available to seniors in the stadium. You must be present at the Senior Citizens Program to win.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS RIDE-A-THON DAY, noon to 11 p.m.

A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. Present a voucher from participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores at Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off $25 wristband and ride all day for only $20. One voucher required per wristband.

Friday, March 1

PUBLIX FOOD AND FUN 

FRIDAY,  MIDWAY OPEN FROM noon to 11 p.m.

Present any Publix branded or GreenWise nonperishable item and  receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for $25. One voucher required per wristband.

SPECIAL SMILES DAY, SPONSORED BY ROTARY CLUB OF PLANT CITY

This unique event is reserved for celebrating and serving the festival’s most treasured guests in a safe, fun and sensory considerate environment. All Special Smiles attendees and one companion will be admitted FREE. Entry at Gate 5. For more information visit flstrawberryfestival.com/special-smiles-day.

Saturday, March 2

MID-FLORIDA CREDIT UNION FREE KIDS DAY

Hey kids, it’s your day! Kids through high school age are admitted free. Just stop by any Festival ticket booth and receive a complimentary voucher on this special day.

CIRCLE K SUPER SATURDAY WRISTBAND DAY, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for $30. One receipt required per wristband.

Sunday, March 3

COCA-COLA FAMILY DAY, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at the entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for only $25. One voucher required per wristband. Can or bottle is not valid for gate admission. Only one can per person.

Monday, March 4

LOWE’S GRAND PARADE DAY, BEGINS AT 1 p.m. and passes by festival grounds at approximately 2 p.m.

The Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Parade starts downtown at Evers and Renfro Streets and heads north through downtown Plant City and then west towards the Festival grounds on Reynolds Street. Marching bands, churches, FFA chapters, businesses, dance groups and more.

CHICK-FIL-A RIDE-A-THON DAY, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Present a Chick-fil-A register receipt, order receipt or mobile app receipt and receive $5 off the $25 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $20. One recipe required per wristband.

Tuesday,  March 5th

FLORIDA PEANUT FEDERATION TWOSDAY/FREE KIDS DAY, noon to 11 p.m.

All kids up to age 17 are admitted free with a paid adult. Ride any single ride for only $2 or ride all day with a $25 wristband.

Wednesday, March 6

GROW FINANCIAL AMERICAN HEROES DAY

On American Heroes Day, all active, reserve and retired military veterans, law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals are admitted free with valid ID.

RIDE-A-THON DAY, noon to 11 p.m.

A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Thursday, March 7

FLORIDA BLUE SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Patrons 60 years of age or older will be admitted at a discounted gate admission ticket price of $10. A prize will be given away at 11:45 a.m. each Senior Citizens Day following the 10:30 a.m. show on the Wish Farms Soundstage to the lucky senior citizen whose ticket is drawn from the barrel. Tickets for the drawing will be available to seniors in the stadium. Must be present to win.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS RIDE-A-THON DAY, noon to 11 p.m.

A wristband purchased at the Midway for $25 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price. Present a voucher from participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores at Midway ticket booth to receive $5 off $25 wristband and ride all day for only $20. One voucher required per wristband. Vouchers will be available from Feb. 1 to Mar. 7.

Friday, March 8

TAMPA BAY TIMES DAY ON THE MIDWAY, noon to 10 p.m.

Receive a $5 discount with a printed coupon from the Tampa Bay Times towards the purchase of a $20 Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book. (NO WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE UNTIL 10 P.M.) Coupon will be available in The Tampa Bay Times on Sun., Mar. 3 and Wed., Mar. 6. Will be on www.tampabay.com on Fri., Mar. 8. Coupon must be printed in hardcopy. Electronic version of coupon will NOT be accepted. This coupon is only redeemable on Fr., Mar. 8. One printed coupon required per Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book.

MOONLIGHT MAGIC NIGHT, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $30 per person. All patrons entering the Midway will be required to purchase a $30 wristband. A gate admission ticket is NOT needed for Moonlight Magic, only a Moonlight Magic wristband is required.

Saturday, March 9

FARM WORKER APPRECIATION DAY SPONSORED BY ASTIN FARMS

Farmworkers receive free admission with a voucher from Astin Farms.

CIRCLE K SUPER SATURDAY WRISTBAND DAY, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Present a Circle K register receipt and receive $5 off the $35 wristband and ride most mechanical rides for only $30. One receipt required per wristband.

Sunday, March 10

COCA-COLA FAMILY DAY, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Present any empty Coca-Cola brand can or plastic bottle product at entry gate to receive a voucher for $5 off the $30 wristband and ride most mechanical rides from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for only $25. One voucher required per wristband. Can or bottle is not valid for gate admission.

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