Cheapest Days to Visit The Florida Strawberry Festival

Planning ahead can save you some money on admission at the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival.  This year's festival in Plant City kicks off this Thursday (February 27) and runs through Sunday, March 9.

The full price for admission for 2025 at the Florida Strawberry Festival is $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for kids 6 to 12 and children 5 and under get in free with paid adult admission. Below you will find some pro tips we have for you that'll save you a few bucks by scheduling your visit on special discount days.

If you're not one to plan ahead, however, there's one easy way to save on general admission. And chances are you'll be dropping by before your Florida Strawberry Festival visit anyway. Here's a hint... it's where shopping is a pleasure.

If you're not a plan ahead type of person, this is the easiest way to save $5. Just to simply stop at Publix on the way to Plant City and grab a discounted ticket there. The bonus is that you won't have to wait in line once you get to the festival. You'll be able to walk right in.

Active, reserve, and retired military veterans, law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals are admitted free with valid ID on Wednesday, March 5. Farmworkers get free admission with a voucher at Astin Farms on Saturday, March 8.

If you're 60 or older, get in for $10 on opening day Thursday, February 27 and March 6.

Friday, February 28 is Special Smiles Day.  Those with special needs and their companion get in free at Gate 5. Kids Day is Saturday, March 1.  Kids all the way through high school age are admitted free.  Stop by the festival ticket booth to get the voucher you'll need.  Kids 17 and under also get in free on Tuesday, March 4 with a paying adult.  Plus single rides are discounted to $2.