As the community began to brace itself for the incoming Florida Strawberry Festival, several of the biggest events of the year had their time in the spotlight.
The 16th annual Black Heritage Banquet and Gala along with its Jazz Festival was a massive success and the entire community flocked to the Trinkle Center to participate in one of the liveliest Celebrity Chef Dinners yet.
During the annual Night to Shine, Plant City opened its arms and spent a night spreading love and a festive spirit toward those with special needs age 14 and up. Wish Farms and Monte Package Company held the annual Strawberry Picking Challenge. The event raised funds for the Redlands Christian Migrant Association.
The newly crowned Strawberry Queen and Court along with their family members were invited out to Neighborhood Village for a special reveal of the Queen’s Exhibit, which is altered every year to fit the Festival’s theme, add the new court’s photo, the new queen’s dress and highlight a former queen in a special display.