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Festival Season
This spring, Central Florida will play host to a variety of festivals and events. // W R I T T E N & C O M P I L E D B Y K A R I N F A B R Y- C U S H E N B E R Y
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heck out a few of our top festival picks below. We encourage you to check the event websites to stay up to date on the latest news and COVID precautions related to these or other events. Florida Strawberry Festival, Plant City // March 4-14 Although the festival will go on this year, it will do so without headline entertainment concerts due to the pandemic. The festival’s other major attractions, including rides,
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livestock shows, on-grounds entertainment, concessions and exhibits will continue. Gates open at 10am and close at 10pm daily. Admission costs $10 for those 13 and over, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for children under 5. There will be special Moonlight Magic midway hours on Friday, March 12. After closing at 10pm, the festival will reopen at 10pm and run through 2am. Weekends and Monday the rides will be open until 11pm. The Kiddie Korral will run 10am until 10pm daily. flstrawberryfestival.com
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Online Event // March 6-7 This annual Tampa festival is one that draws in hundreds of talented fine artists. This year’s event will be virtual, allowing viewers to stream live entertainment throughout the weekend, explore artist’s online booths, watch art demonstrations and partake in online artrelated children’s activities. Prize money will be awarded as usual to the top artists. Events are being updated and added, so check the website for updated details. gasparillaarts.com
