Senior Citizens Days:  Thursday, Feb. 28, featuring Jimmy Sturr and Orchestra.  Thursday, March 6, featuring The Pied Pipers & The Clambake Seven.  Entertainment 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. both days.  Senior Citizens’ Drawing 11:30 a.m. both days. 

Senior Days are Sponsored by Master Spas.

thursday, February 28-- opening Day -- senior citizens’  day

Patrons age 60 years of age or older get $2.00 off the gate admission of $10.00 all day.

Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

10:30 a.m. til 11:30 a.m.       Jimmy Sturr and Orchestra......................................Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

11:30 a.m. - noon                 Senior C\citizens’ Drawing - (One drawing only)………... Southern Chevy Dealers    Soundstage

3:30 p.m.                                Bobby Vinton........................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:00 p.m.                                Youth Swine Show............................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

7:30 p.m.                                Josh Turner.............................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

friday, February 29 --  PEPSI DAY - moonlight magic night

$1.00 off the regular gate admission price of $10 (13 & up) or $5 (youth 6 -12) with a Pepsi Coupon.  Moonlight Magic -- Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $20 per person.  All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase a $20 wristband, 11:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.  All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows.......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

1:00 p.m.                                Dairy Contestant Judging Contest...................................................TECO Livestock Arena

3:30 p.m.                                Charley Pride........................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:00 p.m.                                Youth Swine Sale...............................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

7:30 p.m.                                Miranda Lambert ................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

11:00 p.m. til 3:00 a.m.         Moonlight Magic………………………………..................................................Midway

Ride most mechanical rides on the Midway for $20 per person, 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.  All persons entering the grounds are subject to search.

saturday, March 1 -- kids’ day

Kids thru high school admitted free all day, with rides reduced

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows.......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

12:00 noon                            Dairy Show Showmanship...........................................................TECO Livestock Arena

2:00 p.m.                                Dairy Show.......................................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

3:30 p.m.                                Jeff & Sheri Easter/The Isaacs........................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:30 p.m.                                MercyMe................................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers. Soundstage

sunday, March 2 -- family day

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

11:30 a.m.                              Adult Showmanship (Dairy)............................................................TECO Livestock Arena

12:00 p.m.                             Pee Wee Showmanship (Dairy)......................................................TECO Livestock Arena

12:30 p.m.                                Dairy Costume Ball............................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

2:00  p.m.                               Youth Ornamental Horticulture Plant Sale....................................................Plant Show Tent

3:30 p.m.                                Chris Cagle............................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

3:45 p.m. til 4:45  p.m.          Registration for Baby Contest Entrants (Hillsborough County Babies Only)

                                                Outside Sweetbay Supermarket Tent....Sweetbay Supermarket  Showcase Tent

5:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m.           Baby Contest: Decorated Diaper Contest; Baby Features

Contest; Diaper Derby  -  sponsored by Island One Resorts - (Hillsborough County Babies Only)...............Sweetbay Supermarket Showcase Tent

7:30 p.m.                                Alan Jackson............................................................ Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

monday, march 3 -- grand parade day

Ride-A-Thon from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.  A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

7:30 a.m.                                Farm Credit Strawberry Salute Breakfast..............................................................Invitational

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows.......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

10:30 a.m.                              Invitational Parade Luncheon....Sponsored by Regions Bank……………..Invitational

1:00 p.m.                                Grand Feature Parade Begins.................................................................Downtown Plant City

2:00 p.m.                                Grand Parade passes by the Festival Grounds

3:30 p.m.                                Mickey Gilley........................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

5:00 p.m.                                Lamb Jumping Contest..............................................................................................Lamb Tent

6:00 p.m.                                Lamb Show..................................................................................................................Lamb Tent

7:30 p.m.                                Marty Stuart and Connie Smith ............................Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

tuesday, March 4 - ride-a-thon day

Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

All Day                                   Poultry and Rabbit Shows......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

2:00 p.m.                                Strawberry Stemming Contest...Sponsored by Rainbow Vacuum..Fifth Third Bank Entertainment Tent

3:30 p.m.                                Ronnie Milsap ........................................................ Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:00 p.m.                                Lamb Costume Contest..............................................................................................Lamb Tent

7:30 p.m.                                Blake Shelton........................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

wednesday, march 5 - Ride-a-thon day

Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.          Poultry and Rabbit Shows.......................................................................Poultry & Rabbit Tent

3:30 p.m.                                Crystal Gayle........................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

6:00 p.m.                                Youth Steer Show..............................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

7:30 p.m.                                Tom Jones............................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

thursday, march 6 - senior citizens’ day - ride - a - thon day

Patrons 60 years and older get $2.00 off the gate admission of $10.00 all day.  Senior Day sponsored by Master Spas.  Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer to ride mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

10:30 a.m. til 11:30 a.m.       The Pied Pipers and The Clambake Seven.... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

11:30 a.m. til Noon               Senior Citizens’ Drawing.................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

3:00 p.m.                                Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest..............Fifth Third Bank Entertainment Tent

3:30 p.m.                               The Smothers Brothers..................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:30 p.m.                               The Charlie Daniels Band................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 -- moonlight magic night - The Tampa Tribune Day on the Midway -  $2.00 Off the regular price of $20.00 Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book.

Moonlight Magic - Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $20 per person.  All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase a $20 wristband, 11:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.  All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

3:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m.           Livestock Contestant Judging Contest.........................................TECO Livestock Arena

3:30 p.m.                                Gene Watson.......................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

6:00 p.m.                                Showmanship Judging-Beef Breed...........................................................Beef Breed Tent

7:30 p.m.                                Trace Adkins........................................................ Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m.       The Tampa Tribune Day on the Midway

11:00 p.m. til 3:00 a.m.         Moonlight Magic.........................................................................................................Midway

Ride most mechanical rides on the Midway for $20 per person, 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.  All persons entering the grounds are subject to search.

Saturday, march 8 - youth  in agriculture day

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens

10:15 a.m.                              Baby Parade................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage Area

3:30 p.m.                                Billy Ray Cyrus.................................................... Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:00 p.m.                                Youth Steer Sale................................................................................TECO Livestock Arena

7:30 p.m. til 10:00 p.m.         Rev. Art Jones, Minister V. Michael McKay, Bible Based Fellowship Cathedral     Choir.......................Sweetbay Supermarket  Showcase Tent

7:30 p.m.                                Neal McCoy............................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

sunday, march 9 - family day

10:00 a.m.                              Gates Open - Midway Opens

12:00 noon                            Youth Beef Breed Show..................................................................................Beef Breed Tent

3:30 p.m.                                Sugarland.................................................................. Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage

7:30 p.m.                                Jason Aldean............................................................ Southern Chevy Dealers Soundstage