We asked Plant City: Walker Hayes, Chris Bridges, Chris Young and The Jacksons were recently announced as the Florida Strawberry Festival’s remaining headline entertainment artists for 2023. What do you think about the festival’s final additions?
“When I read The Jacksons, I almost spit out my water. I didn’t know they were still around. It definitely isn’t The Jackson 5. Who is left to perform?” – Jim Brown
“I think the line up is good.” – Pamela Whiddon
“I think too many elder members are trying their best to pick artists THEY think the majority crowd would come to while sticking to budget, but miss the mark. I think it’s time to update the deciding members or However the entertainment is picked. Repeat artist should have a five-year minimum gap before they return. I like how they try to incorporate many genres, I just feel like they’re hitting the target area never the bullseye.” – Mary Ann
“Much better than the original ones announced.” – Marilyn Frey
“I’d like to see them stay with the agricultural theme of the festival and country music, but I realize it’s hard to fill 22 spots and country artists don’t want to do two concerts like they used to.” – J.R. Pitts
“Happy!” – Jackie Goddard Wyckoff
“Not going to any this festival and that makes me sad. It’s tradition that we get tickets for Christmas but the lineup this year is very disappointing.” – Leslie Carlisle
“Haven’t heard of any of them. This year’s line up just doesn’t interest me. Sorry. I know it’s an effort to bring variety. But bring in talent like Jennifer Nettles, Bob Segar, Reba again, and I’ll be happy to pay a higher ticket price.” – Meg Scott
“Love Chris Young.” – Darlene Ingram
“There has to be a variety of entertainment for all people in the community.” – Cheryl Thompson
