The Floral City Strawberry Festival is held annually the first weekend in March in Floral Park in Floral City. The festival celebrates its tasty name sake with a full weekend of fun that has been a local tradition for generations. The 37th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival will feature over 200 vendors, food trucks, children's activities, a beer & wine garden, non-stop live entertainment, including the Prince & Princess Strawberry Pageant, the ever popular pie eating contests and much more!!!   March 2nd and 3rd, 2024 Admission is $5 for adults, 12 & under are free.   Free parking and shuttle buses will be available: Citrus County Auditorium at 3610 S. Florida Ave., Inverness. Event Sponsorship Opportunities The Citrus County Chamber is organizing the 37th annual Floral City Strawberry Festival that is expected to draw more than 16,000 people to the 2-day event. This event promotes our locally grown strawberries and the charm of Floral City and its merchants. The Chamber will be conducting a large advertising and PR campaign centered on this event that will offer your business a rewarding opportunity to build its image in our community. Please consider investing in this jewel of a festival that will include local food, entertainment, and businesses. Presenting $2,500 • Listing in the Tampa Bay Times and the Citrus County Chronicle advertising, including the official Floral City Strawberry Festival Tab as presenting Sponsor with logo. • Company name listed in Chamber publications such as our e-blast to over 1,700 contacts or our periodic news update, with logo when permissible. • Listed on web and social media advertising as Presenting Sponsor. • Logo prominently displayed on the sponsor banners at the event. • Space for partner banner near entertainment area. [You may provide banner up to 10’ in length x 3’ in height.] • Recognition from the entertainment stage as Presenting Sponsor • One (1) no-cost booth space for both days of event. • Twelve (12) All Access event passes with backstage VIP parking, stage-side sponsor tent, and unlimited beverages. • Twelve (12) strawberry shortcakes coupons. Gold $1,500 • Listing in the Tampa Bay Times and the Citrus County Chronicle advertising, including the official Floral City Strawberry Festival Tab as a Gold Sponsor with logo. • Company name listed in Chamber publications such as our e-blast to over 1,700 contacts or our periodic news update, with logo when permissible. • Listed on web and social media advertising as a Gold Sponsor. • Logo displayed on the sponsor banner at the event. • Space for partner banner near entertainment area. [You may provide banner up to 8’ in length x 3’ in height.] • One (1) no-cost booth space for both days of event. • Eight (8) All Access event passes with backstage VIP parking, stage-side sponsor tent, and unlimited beverages. • Eight (8) strawberry shortcakes coupons. {more} Silver $1,000 • Listing in the Tampa Bay Times and the Citrus County Chronicle advertising, including the official Floral City Strawberry Festival Tab as a Silver Sponsor. • Company name listed in Chamber publications such as our e-blast to over 1,700 contacts or our periodic news update, with logo when permissible. • Listed on web and social media advertising as a Silver Sponsor. • Logo displayed on the sponsor banner at the event. • Space for partner banner near entertainment area. [You may provide banner no larger than 6’ x 3’] • One (1) no-cost booth space for both days of event. • Six (6) All Access event passes with backstage VIP parking, stage-side sponsor tent, and unlimited beverages. • Six (6) Strawberry Shortcake coupons Bronze $500 • Listing in the Tampa Bay Times and the Citrus County Chronicle advertising, including the official Floral City Strawberry Festival Tab as a Bronze Sponsor. • Company name listed in Chamber publications such as our e-blast to over 1,700 contacts or our periodic news update. • Listed on web and social media advertising as a Bronze Sponsor. • Logo displayed on the sponsor banner at the event. [You may provide banner no larger than 5’ x 3’] • Space for partner banner near entertainment area. • One (1) no-cost booth space for both days of event. • Four (4) All Access event passes with backstage VIP parking, stage-side sponsor tent, and unlimited beverages. • Four (4) Strawberry Shortcake coupons. Friend of the Festival $250 • Listing in the Tampa Bay Times and the Citrus County Chronicle advertising, including the official Floral City Strawberry Festival Tab as a Friend of the Festival. • Company name listed in Chamber publications such as our e-blast to over 1,700 contacts or our periodic news update. • Space for partner banner near entertainment area. [You may provide banner no larger than 3’ x 2’] • Two (2) All Access event passes with backstage VIP parking, stage-side sponsor tent, and unlimited beverages. Notes • Partners provide their own banner to the Chamber to display, please drop –off no later than February 23rd, 2024 • Booths are 10 by 10 feet. • Cash and In-Kind sponsors are required to complete form. In-Kind sponsors must receive approval from the Chamber to provide in-kind services in lieu of cash.

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-28-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

As you may know, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce believes that we have the ability to make a difference in our community and we our dedicated to serving our county! With this in mind, if you would like to lend a helping hand and volunteer your time, please contact Missy Slanker at 352-795-3149 ext. 306, cell 352-228-1046 or email her at events@citruscountychamber.com!

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The Floral City Strawberry Festival Princess Pageant

Saturday, March 2nd 2024. 

Age categories: 4-6yrs & 7-12yrs. 

Floral Park, 9530 Southside Park Avenue Floral City     

 

This is a non-sanctioned, non-competitive, family fun event; created to encourage public speaking, self-esteem, and Very Berry FUN! 

 

Pageant Registration is $10 per applicant, non-refundable. 

The pageant fee is per registrant and will be processed upon approval of the application.