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Deadline: Mar 02, 2024 5:00 pm
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Date: Mar 02, 2024 9:00 am - Mar 03, 2024 4:00 pm

About the event

The Floral City Strawberry Festival is held annually the first weekend in March at 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, kid zones, a beer & wine garden, non-stop live entertainment, including the Prince & Princess Strawberry Pageant and ever popular pie eating contests. Admission is $5 for adults, 12 & under are free.
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce

About the application

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!

Terms & Conditions

Admission Facts and Information Admission: Admission is $5.00 for adults, 12 and under are free! See attached for passes accepted for free admission. Chamber Information Tent: The Chamber Info Tent is located to the right of the Strawberry Shortcake Tent ~ Northeast end of the park Radios: Radios are located at each gate. When using, please identify which gate you are calling from and the... + More

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Site Mtg 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 6:30 am - 9:00 am 4 3
Vendor Parking by Gate 1 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 6:30 am - 9:00 am 0 3
Auditorium - Shuttle Bus/ Flat Sales - CC Blessings- Morning 3610 S Florida Ave., Inverness Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 2 5
Beer Garden Main Stage - YP's Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
Chamber Tent- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 1 5
FCSF Pageant Judges/ Honor Guard/Pledge/National Anthem/DJ 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am 2 2
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WELCOME to the Floral City Strawberry Festival Pageant! Please enter through Gate 3, parking located off South Parkside Avenue/Floral Park Drive. This entrance will place you closer to the main stage for your convenience. Upon entering, please give the volunteer handling entry your name and let them know you are there for the FCSF Pageant Opening Ceremony. Once you enter the park, head toward the Main Stage. Please be ON TIME. Ms. April will greet the participants, give them final instructions and give the pageant’s parent their wristband for the day of the festival. Check in near the Sponsor Lounge tent will begin 8:30am-8:45am. Again, please be ON TIME, as the pageant will begin IMMEDIATELY following opening ceremonies at 9:00am. We have 32 contestants this year and I am super excited to see everyone! Take US HWY 41 to 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City (*DO NOT TURN*) and continue following US HWY 41 to the top of the hill, just South of the park entrance. Take a left and follow the signs to the check-in tent. See you Saturday, March 2, 2024, between 8:30-8:45am. Missy Slanker Special Events Manager Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com 352-795-3149 x306 Day of event contact 352-228-1046
Gate 1 - Floral Park Entrance - Ambassadors- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
Gate 2 - South Entrance - Academy of Enviro Science- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
Gate 3 - Parkside Ave - United Way - Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
Gate 4 - BWA - Parkside - Bus Drop off/Pick up- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
Handicap Parking by Gate 3 - Parkside Ave- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 2 5
Ice Runner 7364 S Ferris Grove Dr., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 1 9
Pageant Volunteers 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am 1 2
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WELCOME to the Floral City Strawberry Festival Pageant and Thank You for Volunteering! Please enter through Gate 3, parking located off South Parkside Avenue/Floral Park Drive. This entrance will place you closer to the main stage for your convenience. Upon entering, please give the volunteer handling entry your name and let them know you are there for the FCSF Pageant Opening Ceremony. Once you enter the park, head toward the Main Stage. Please be ON TIME. Ms. April will greet the participants, give them final instructions and give the pageant’s parent their wristband for the day of the festival. Check in near the Sponsor Lounge tent will begin 8:30am-8:45am. Again, please be ON TIME, as the pageant will begin IMMEDIATELY following opening ceremonies at 9:00am. We have 32 contestants this year and I am super excited to see everyone! Take US HWY 41 to 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City (*DO NOT TURN*) and continue following US HWY 41 to the top of the hill, just South of the park entrance. Take a left and follow the signs to the check-in tent. See you Saturday, March 2, 2024, between 8:30-8:45am. Missy Slanker Special Events Manager Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com 352-795-3149 x306 Day of event contact 352-228-1046 WELCOME to the Floral City Strawberry Festival Pageant Participants. All contestants please enter through "Gate 3", parking located off South Parkside Avenue/Floral Park Drive. This entrance will place you closer to the main stage for your convenience. Map is attached. Upon entering, please give the volunteer handling entry, your child's name. ONE parent and/or guardian will receive free entry to the festival with their pageant contestant. Everyone else will have to pay ($5) to enter. Once you enter the park, head toward the Main Stage. Please be ON TIME. Ms. April will greet you, give you final instructions and give the pageant’s parent their wristband for the day of the festival. Check in at the Sponsor Lounge tent will begin 8:30am-8:45am. Again, please be ON TIME, as the pageant will begin IMMEDIATELY following opening ceremonies at 9:00am. We have 32 contestants this year and I am super excited to see everyone! We will see you Saturday morning between 8:30-8:45am. Please remember, all gates will have your child's information and will admit ONE parent and/or guardian, as well as direct you to the Main Stage. Take US HWY 41 to 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City (*DO NOT TURN*) and continue following US HWY 41 to the top of the hill, just South of the park entrance. Take a left and follow the signs to the check-in tent. See you Saturday, March 2, 2024. Missy Slanker Special Events Manager Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com 352-795-3149 x306 Day of event contact 352-228-1046
Parking Hilltop by Gate 2 - South Entrance- Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
Shortcake Sales near Ballfield - Inverness Rotary - Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 1 4
Site Mtg 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 0 9
Staff/ Volunteer Parking by Gate 1 - Floral Park Entrance 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 2 5
Strawberry Flats Tent - Near Ballfield - Capital City Bank - Morning 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 4
Strawberry Runner to Ferris Farms 7364 S Ferris Grove Dr., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 1 9
Strawberry Runner to Gates 7364 S Ferris Grove Dr., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 1 9
Trash Supervisor 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 0 9
Bank Runner - Chosen by Ardath - Morning Shift 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
Sponsor Lounge 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 0 7
Auditorium - Shuttle Bus/ Flat Sales - CC Blessings - Afternoon 3610 S Florida Ave., Inverness Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1 5
Bank Runner - Chosen by Ardath - Afternoon Shift 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 5
Beer Garden Main Stage - YP's Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 5
Chamber Tent - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1 5
Gate 1 - Floral Park Entrance - Ambassadors - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 5
Gate 2 - South Entrance - Academy of Enviro Science - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1 5
Gate 3 - Parkside Ave - United Way- Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 5
Gate 4 - BWA - Parkside - Bus Drop off/Pick up - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 5
Pie Eating Contest Volunteers 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 0 2
Shortcake Sales near Ballfield - Inverness Rotary - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 5
Strawberry Flats Tent - Near Ballfield - Capital City Bank - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 5
Handicap Parking by Gate 3 - Parkside Ave - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
Parking Hilltop by Gate 2 - South Entrance - Afternoon 9530 S Parkside Ave., Floral City Mar 02, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4

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37th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival 2024
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