If the Florida Strawberry Festival doesn’t fill your appetite for strawberries, here are some fun recipes for you to try at home.
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2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Kennedie Clinton
When 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant contestant Kennedie Clinton randomly drew Contestant #1 from a basket of contestant numbers, she never realized it would portend an outcome that she had dreamt about since she was a child. Clinton, a junior at Durant High School, earned the #1 spot and was named the 2023 Florida […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: What To Walk For
Glancing through all of the events and shows and displays that are
offered at the Florida Strawberry Festival can feel overwhelming at times. Luckily for you, the Plant City Observer’s staff is here to help.
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Kaleigh Salmon
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Kaleigh Salmon, daughter of Fred and Donna Salmon, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked in the top two-percent of her class with a 5.2 GPA. She is a member of National Future Farmers of America Organization, Interact […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Kenley Connell Says Farewell
Kenley Connell reigned as the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen in 2022.
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez, daughter of Celia and Antonio Ramirez, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is a varsity cheerleader, plays flute in the school band, a member of the Plant City Running Club and a member Future Health Professionals (she […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Addison Reid Raburn
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Addison Reid Raburn, daughter of Ed and Christie Raburn, is a senior at Strawberry Crest High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked second in her graduating class. A student athlete, Raburn is a member of the varsity golf, volleyball and cross-country teams. She is […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Jaida Paige Davis
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Jaida Paige Davis, daughter of Nate and Natasha Davis, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked ninth in her class with a district GPA of 5.33. She is captain of the varsity girls’ basketball team, and also plays […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Headline Entertainment
One of the most exciting aspect of each year’s Florida Strawberry Festival is their headline entertainment lineup, featuring some of the music industry’s biggest names ranging from country to rock to R&B and rap, and 2023 will be no different. Heres a sneak peak at the acts that will be performing on the Wish Farms […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Festival Events Schedule
THURSDAY, MARCH 2ND FLORIDA BLUE SENIOR DAY/O’REILLY AUTO PARTS RIDE-A-THON DAY 10:00 a.m. Gates Open, Midway opens at Noon. 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra at Wish Farms Soundstage 11:45 a.m. Senior Citizens Drawing at Wish Farms Soundstage (One drawing only — MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) 2:00 p.m. Deep Fried Strawberry […]
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