Today was our first visit ever (having lived nearby since 2007!) to the Florida Strawberry, Festival held in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Plant City, Florida.
FUN FACT: Watsonville, California is considered THE Strawberry Capital of the World.
This event has been held annually (except during WWII) in Plant City since 1930.
Entertainment included talented dogs...
and swimming pigs, who also raced to the finish line.
Robinson's Racing Pigs have entertained at State Fairs and Festivals since 1985, when they first appeared at the Florida State Fair. They have since been featured on many talk shows nationwide, including those hosted by Mr. Carson and Mr. Leno.
The Strawberry Shortcake, and every other food you can imagine, is aplenty at the Festival.
Plant City is also home to the Robert W Willaford Railroad Musuem. Closed the day of our festival visit, it is located at Union Station Depot and features a two-story Train Viewing Platform.
Seemingly endless entertainment, included in the price of admission, was comprised of magicians, dancers, musicians and many other forms of entertainment.
Here's a taste of entertainer Dennis Lee
Here's a short video of magician Aaron Radatz
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To be continued...
