Florida Strawberry Festival 2027
Eleven days of headline concerts, livestock and shortcake in Florida's winter-strawberry capital.
Days to go
180days · Mar 4–14, 2027
2027 dates
Mar 4–14
Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds) · Florida
Search RVs for these datesWhere to sleep in Florida
Florida campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Flamingo Campground (Everglades NP)Nearest town: Homestead · National Park Service$30–$50/nightRigs to 45 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Bahia Honda State Park CampgroundNearest town: Big Pine Key · State Park / State Forest$36–$50/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 11 months ahead exact-day 8am et via florida state parks portal
- Anastasia State Park CampgroundNearest town: St. Augustine · State Park / State Forest$28–$38/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 11 months ahead via fl state parks portal
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park CampgroundNearest town: Santa Rosa Beach · State Park / State Forest$45–$65/nightRigs to 65 ftBooks 11 months ahead via fl state parks portal
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What you need to know
The Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the Southeast's biggest agricultural fairs — eleven days of national headliner concerts, a midway, livestock shows and the berry shortcake that built the town, officially set for March 4-14, 2027 in Plant City between Tampa and Lakeland. It lands in the sweet spot of Florida's dry winter season when the snowbird RV population is already parked statewide, so demand for rigs across the Tampa Bay market spikes. Base at Hillsborough River State Park (electric sites for rigs to 50 ft, about 20 minutes northwest) and drive in — the festival's own lots handle day parking better than an oversized rig ever will.
Official source: flstrawberryfestival.com
Safety + legal
March in central Florida can swing from 40F nights to 85F afternoons — pack layers, and concert nights draw dense crowds, so settle a group meeting point before entering the grandstand.
Insider tip
Hillsborough River State Park (Thonotosassa) is the calm RV base ~20 min out; weekday concert nights move faster than the Saturday crush if you have a choice of dates.
Plan your trip · Mar 4–14, 2027 · Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)
Rent an RV near FL Strawberry Festival 2027
Search runs on your Mar 4–14, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Florida hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- Mar 4–14, 2027
- Days away
- 180
- Location
- Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)
- Book ahead
- 10+ weeks
- Planning window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~10 weeks out
Give yourself ~10 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
Mar 3
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Mar 4–14
Florida Strawberry Festival 2027
Head home
Mar 15
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for FL Strawberry Festival 2027
First pick first — each row opens a search for Mar 4-14, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for FL Strawberry Festival 2027 — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about FL Strawberry Festival 2027
When is Florida Strawberry Festival 2027?
Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 runs Mar 4–14, 2027 in Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds), Florida.
Where is FL Strawberry Festival 2027 held?
Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds), Florida.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Mar 4–14, 2027.
What RV should I rent for FL Strawberry Festival 2027?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans. The Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the Southeast's biggest agricultural fairs — eleven days of national headliner concerts, a midway, livestock shows and the berry shortcake that built the town, officially set for March 4-14, 2027 in Plant City between Tampa and Lakeland. It lands in the sweet spot of Florida's dry winter season when the snowbird RV population is already parked statewide, so demand for rigs across the Tampa Bay market spikes. Base at Hillsborough River State Park (electric sites for rigs to 50 ft, about 20 minutes northwest) and drive in — the festival's own lots handle day parking better than an oversized rig ever will.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 10 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
March in central Florida can swing from 40F nights to 85F afternoons — pack layers, and concert nights draw dense crowds, so settle a group meeting point before entering the grandstand.
What's an insider tip?
Hillsborough River State Park (Thonotosassa) is the calm RV base ~20 min out; weekday concert nights move faster than the Saturday crush if you have a choice of dates.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
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Before you rent in Florida — key local rules
Class E covers most motorhomes; no special endorsement under 26,001 lbs — Florida Statutes §322.53
Boating Safety ID Card required if born on or after Jan 1, 1988 — Florida FWC — Boating Safety Education
0.08 BAC; open containers banned except in motorhomes over 21 ft — Florida Statutes §316.1936
All OHVs must be titled; no separate trail sticker (state lands) — Florida DACS — Florida Forest Service OHV
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Florida FLHSMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 4 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Florida rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00