Monday December 5, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. the tickets for the 2012 Florida Strawberry Festival being held in March will go on sale. The festival dates are March 1st through the 11th and the hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Some shows are free with paid admission and other shows are an additional fee. See website for details once ticket sales go live.
Below is the schedule for the 2012 entertainment.
Thursday, March 1
- 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr & Orchestra (FREE)
- 3:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Gretchen Wilson ($15 and $20 tickets available)
Friday, March 2
- 3:30 p.m. The Gatlin Brothers/Crystal Gayle ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Demi Lovato ($30 and $35 tickets available)
Saturday, March 3
- 1:00 p.m. Suite Caroline (FREE)
- 3:30 p.m. The JaneDear Girls ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Air Supply ($15 and $20 tickets available)
Sunday, March 4
- 3:30 p.m. Jake Owen ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Hank Williams, Jr. “Taking Back the Country Tour” ($50 all tickets)
Monday, March 5
- 3:30 p.m. Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Josh Turner ($25 and $30 tickets available)
Tuesday, March 6
- 3:30 p.m. Brenda Lee ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Vince Gill ($35 all tickets)
Wednesday, March 7
- 3:30 p.m. Lee Greenwood/Louise Mandrell ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. The Band Perry ($25 and $30 tickets available)
Thursday, March 8
- 10:30 a.m. Ronnie McDowell (FREE)
- 3:30 p.m. The Charlie Daniels Band ($20 and $25 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Luke Bryan ($30 and $35 tickets available)
Friday, March 9
- 3:30 p.m. Cornell Gunter’s Coasters; Bobby Hendrick’s Drifters; The Platters ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Toby Mac ($20 and $25 tickets available)
Saturday, March 10
- 3:30 p.m. Allstar Weekend ($10 and $15 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Rodney Atkins ($20 and $25 tickets available)
Sunday, March 11
- 3:30 p.m. Easton Corbin ($15 and $20 tickets available)
- 7:30 p.m. Reba McEntire ($50 all tickets)
Seating Information
There are also about 3,000 seats available at each show, available on a first come, first seated basis in the Direct Auto Insurance Free Grandstand.
Ticket Information
Advance discount admission tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12 (children 5 and under admitted free with a paid adult), and can be purchased along with concert tickets online at The Florida Strawberry Festival website ; By phone at 813-754-1996 or in person at the Amscot Main Ticket Gate, starting Monday, December 5, 2011. The Amscot Main Ticket Gate at 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, FL 33563.
Some service charges apply to Internet and phone orders. In addition, February 9 through March 11 advance discount admission tickets will be available without a service charge at all Sweetbay Supermarkets throughout the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. Regular gate admission prices ($10 adults, $5 children) apply at the gates when the Festival is open March 1 through March 11.
Discount Day Admission Information
Thursday, March 1 and Thursday, March 8, are Senior Days. Seniors 60 and over will receive $2.00 off the regular gate admission of $10.00 all day long. Saturday, March 3 is Free Kids Day. Kids through high school age are admitted free all day. Tuesday, March 6 is Red Hat Day where Red Hatters get $2.00 off the regular gate admission of $10.00. Wednesday, March 7 is American Heroes Day . All active, reserve, retired military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders are admitted free with a valid ID.
