On Sept. 8, 2025, organizers of the strawberry festival announced the theme of the 91st annual event will be “Still Growing”. A new theme is created each year to give festivalgoers a sneak peek at what they can expect during the 11-day event.
FOX13 says This year’s artwork promoting the festival features its strawberry character donning sunglasses and a farmer’s hat while holding a crate of strawberries. Organizers say the design “reflects the festival’s continued growth in agriculture, entertainment, and community, while paying tribute to Plant City’s rich strawberry industry.”
Organizers say the theme “beautifully captures who we are as a Festival and as a community.”
The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival is Feb. 26 – March 8 in Plant City.
Florida Strawberry Festival Chairman of the Board Pam Warnock told Fox 13 that, “Just like the strawberries we celebrate, we are still growing and that growth allows us to provide new experiences while honoring the heritage that makes this Festival so loved.”
Lakewood students are also looking forward to this year’s strawberry festival. Sophomore Thomas Davis says, “I feel like the Strawberry Festival is a place where people can go hang out with friend family or their partners and have a good time”
