It's Strawberry Festival Time!

Our Central Florida fair season continues with the 2012 Florida Strawberry Festival, kicking off tomorrow, March 1st in Plant City!  Open daily from March 1-11 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., the Strawberry Festival offers midway rides, live entertainment (racing pigs! sea lions!  REBA MCENTIRE!), and, of course, strawberries for sale in bulk and as tasty treats.

Gate admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12.  Children 5 and under are free.  Discounted tickets are available at area Sweetbay Supermarkets - adult tickets are $8 and children's tickets are $4.

For more information, including a complete concert schedule, directions to the festival grounds, and to purchase concert tickets, visit the Strawberry Festival's website at http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com.

It's County Fair Time Again!

If you haven't had the chance (or the gas money) to make it to the Florida State Fair, then next week is your chance to enjoy all things deep fried and/or thrill ride right here in Pasco County. The 65th annual Pasco County Fair starts up Monday, February 20, 2012 at the county fairgrounds in Dade City and runs through Sunday, February 26.

Gate admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children aged 6-12. Children 5 years old and younger are FREE! Unlimited ride wristbands will be available daily as well - discounted advance sale wristbands are available at participating Pasco County Walgreens locations through tomorrow, February 19.

As always, there will be deep fried food, livestock barns, and entertainment (racing pigs, anyone?). For more information, including a schedule of events and a listing of performers, visit the Pasco County Fair's website.

Dade City Kumquat Festival - Saturday, January 28

If you want something fun and family-friendly to do this weekend, check out Dade City's annual Kumquat Festival, Saturday, January 28, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in historic downtown Dade City. 

Dade City's Annual Kumquat Festival™ , held the last Saturday in January each year, has become extremely popular for its homegrown, family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can listen to local entertainment, get their face painted, look at antique cars, and shop for arts and crafts. There are also 5k and 10k races/walks and a recipe contest where you can invent or re-invent your favorite dishes using kumquats. Participants recipes will be published in our Kumquat Festival™ Cookbook, available for sale at the festival. Our BBQ Dinner and Kumquat Growers' Open House are part of the festivities that round out our Kumquat Festival™ month in January.

For more information please call the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at 352-567-3769 or visit the Kumquat Festival website.

Miss the State Fair? Here's Another Chance at Funnel Cake!

If you didn't get a chance to get over to Tampa for the Florida State Fair this year, consider taking a trip to our very own Pasco County Fair in Dade City! Running from February 16th through the 22nd, the County Fair offers music, rides, the ever-popular racing pigs, great food, and much more! The County Fairgrounds are located at 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City.

Visit the Pasco County Fair website or call (352) 567-6678 for more details.