2013 Florida Strawberry Festival®

Special Days & Discounts

Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Florida Blue SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY 
& Ride-A-Thon Day

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

The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra will perform for your listening and dancing pleasure. The music begins at 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on the Wish Farms Soundstage. ALL SEATS FREE WITH GENERAL ADMISSION

**A prize will be given away at 11:45 a.m. each Senior Citizens’ Day, following the 10:30 show, 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.

Ride-A-Thon hours are expanded starting at 12:00 Noon until 11:00 pm. A wrist band purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Friday, March 1st, 2013
SWEETBAY SUPERMARKET DAY ON THE MIDWAY
MOONLIGHT MAGIC NIGHT

Sweetbay Supermarket Day on the Midway saves you $4.00 off the regular price of $20.00 for the Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book from Noon until 10 pm. Bring any “My Essentials” non-perishable product to the Festival and receive a midway voucher as you enter the Festival for $4.00. Each “My Essentials” non-perishable product brought in will be exchanged for a $4.00 off voucher. “My Essentials” non-perishable products are available in all Sweetbay Supermarkets. All “My Essentials” non-perishable products will be donated to the local food bank.

Moonlight Magic – Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $20.00 per person. All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase a $20.00 wristband, 10:00 pm until 2:00 am. All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
FREE KIDS’ DAY & YOUTH PARADE DAY
Sponsored By: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

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. But that’s not all.  There’s a FREE kids concert on the Wish Farms Soundstage.  Caroline Kole, the talented singer/songwriter, will take the stage at 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
MOUNTAIN DEW FAMILY DAY

It’s “Dew” Day AND a weekend MIDWAY wristband special – Ride all day, 10 a.m. until 11 p.m., for only $25. But that’s not all -- bring any flavor Mountain Dew can product to the Festival and receive a voucher when you enter the Festival for $5 off the $25 MIDWAY wristband and ride all day for only $20!! Mountain Dew can, NOT valid for gate admission, AND only ONE can per person.

**Courtesy of Florida Strawberry Festival, Belle City Amusements Midway and Pepsi.**

Monday, March 4th, 2013
Grand Parade Day
& Ride-A-Thon Day

Be sure to watch as the Grand Parade passes by the Festival on Reynolds Street starting at 1:00 PM.

Ride-A-Thon hours are expanded starting at 10:00 am until 11:00 pm. A wrist band purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
RED HAT DAY
& Ride-A-Thon Day

On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 the Florida Strawberry Festival will feature Red Hat Day!  Red Hatters receive $2.00 off the regular gate admission of $10.00.

Red Hatters will have a day to remember!!  Opening ceremonies begin at 11:00 a.m. when the Red Hatters gather to review the daily schedule of events at the EYE EXPRESS Free Grandstand and be treated to several surprises.

Bobby Vinton, will appear on the Wish Farms Soundstage at 3:30 p.m. What more could a Diva ask for?!

Ride-A-Thon from 12:00 Noon until 11:00 pm. A wrist band purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
AMERICAN HEROES DAY
Sponsored By: Grow Financial Federal Credit Union & FOX 13 CARE*FORCE
& Ride-A-Thon Day

The Florida Strawberry Festival will honor our American Heroes by offering FREE admission.  All active, reserve and retired military and military veterans along with Law Enforcement and First Responders (EMS & Fire Fighters) will be admitted free all day when they show a valid ID.  Did we ever tell you that you’re our heroes? The Festival is honored to pay tribute to the men and women around the world who risk their lives on a daily basis so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have here in America!  Neal McCoy will perform at 3:30 P.M. followed by Trace Adkins at 7:30 P.M. on the Wish Farms Soundstage.  There’s a hero if you look inside your heart!

Ride-A-Thon from 12:00 Noon until 11:00 pm. A wrist band purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Florida Blue SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY 
& Ride-A-Thon Day

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

Steve Hall & The Shotgun Red Show will be on the Wish Farms Soundstage from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. for your listening and dancing pleasure. ALL SEATS FREE WITH GENERAL ADMISSION

**A prize will be given away at 11:45 a.m. each Senior Citizens’ Day, following the 10:30 show, 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.

**Ride-A-Thon from 12:00 Noon until 11:00 pm. A wrist band purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for one low price.

Friday, March 8th, 2013 
TAMPA TRIBUNE & TBO.com Day on the Midway
& Moonlight Magic Night
And Florida Blue Member Appreciation Day

The Tampa Tribune & TBO.com Day on the Midway saves you $2.00 off the regular price of $20.00 for the Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book from Noon until 10 pm. Be sure to take part in the EXTRA SAVINGS!! If you visit TBO.com and print off the Tampa Tribune Day on the Midway Coupon or bring in the coupon from The Tampa Tribune Newspaper, you can save an additional $2.00 off the Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book making the book only $16.00. The Florida Strawberry Festival thanks the Tampa Tribune & TBO.com for the $4.00 discount on midway rides for Friday, March 8th, 2013. This Special Offier is only good on Friday, March 8, 2013.

Coupon with be available in The Tampa Tribune on and TBO.com March 3rd & March 8th. Coupon MUST be PRINTED in HARDCOPY. Electronic Version of Coupon will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Florida Blue Offer Just For You! Florida Blue members who visit the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City on Friday, March 8th can get in free!  Just bring your Florida Blue member ID card to the gate to use as your admission.  Offer is limited to the first 500 Florida Blue members. This Special Offer is only good on Friday, March 8, 2013.

Moonlight Magic – Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $20.00 per person. All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase a $20.00 wristband, 10:00 pm until 2:00 am. All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

Saturday, March 9th, 2013
FARM WORKER APPRECIATION DAY
Sponsored By: Astin Farms

More than 8,000 acres of strawberries are planted annually in the local area.  So, just how do all those strawberries make it to our table?  It is through the dedication and hard work of the Farm Workers, so… today is your day to be recognized!  Farm Workers; ask your employer for the voucher that will give you FREE ADMISSION to the Florida Strawberry Festival.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication – it keeps us going!

Sunday, March 10th, 2013
MOUNTAIN DEW FAMILY DAY

It’s “Dew” Day AND a weekend MIDWAY wristband special – Ride all day, 10 a.m. until 11 p.m., for only $25. But that’s not all -- bring any flavor Mountain Dew can to the Festival and receive a voucher when you enter the Festival for $5 off the $25 MIDWAY wristband and ride all day for only $20!! Mountain Dew can, NOT valid for gate admission, AND only ONE can per person.

**Courtesy of Florida Strawberry Festival, Belle City Amusements Midway and Pepsi.**