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Plant City mayor highlights Florida Strawberry Festival Feb. 26–March 8; cites community and charitable impact
Summary
Mayor Kildon told the Tourist Development Council the Florida Strawberry Festival (Feb. 26–March 8) draws roughly 150,000 attendees over 11 days and relies on about 2,000 volunteers; he emphasized the event’s charitable impact on the local community.
Mayor Kildon addressed the council near the close of the Feb. 12 meeting to promote the upcoming Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, scheduled for Feb. 26–March 8.
Kildon said the 11‑day festival typically draws about 150,000 people and that organizers rely on roughly 2,000 volunteers, some of whom take a week off from work to help run the event. He emphasized the festival’s charitable role in the community and noted it serves as a training ground for local leadership and civic involvement.
The council heard the announcement as part of general comments; no formal action was taken.
