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Hillsborough County proclaims Feb. 26–March 8 as Florida Strawberry Festival Days
Summary
County officials declared Feb. 26 through March 8, 2026, Florida Strawberry Festival Days, citing the festival’s history since 1930 and its role in showcasing Plant City agriculture; the recap cited festival economic and attendance figures.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners declared Feb. 26 through March 8, 2026, as Florida Strawberry Festival Days, Demores, Hillsborough County communications and digital media, said in the meeting recap.
Demores noted the festival has united the community since 1930 and said it draws more than 650,000 residents and visitors annually and highlights Plant City agriculture, arts, businesses and horticulture. The recap also characterized the strawberry industry in Hillsborough County as a $1,100,000,000 industry in the county alone.
The proclamation is ceremonial; the transcript does not attach specific county expenditures or new policy directives to the designation. The county’s official festival materials and event organizers should be consulted for detailed attendance and economic impact reporting.
