Florida Strawberry Festival 2027
Eleven days of headline concerts, livestock and shortcake in Florida's winter-strawberry capital.
palm trees and giant art against desert mountains, bass thumping as the sun drops
2027 dates
Mar 4–14
Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds) · Florida
See RVs for these datesWhen is Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 — and where do RVers stay?
Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 runs Mar 4–14, 2027 in Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds), Florida. Book an RV from a local Florida host about 10 weeks out and set up camp within an easy drive of Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds) — arrive a day early, leave a day late.
Plan your trip · Mar 4–14, 2027 · Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)
Rent an RV near Florida Strawberry Festival 2027
Search opens on your Mar 4–14, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Book from local Florida hosts before the event weekend fills.
- Dates
- Mar 4–14, 2027
- Days away
- 222
- Location
- Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)
- Book ahead
- 10+ wk
- Demand window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds)? Event weekends book first — list your rig and fill the calendar.
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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 — what you won't find elsewhere
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-ahead runway
Book early, arrive easy — the whole runway
Event weekends book first. Here is the honest runway from lock-your-rig to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Book by
~10 weeks out
Event weekends fill first — lock your rig early.
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.
What to bring
Best rigs for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027
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Available for Mar 4-14
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Towable
Available for Mar 4-14
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Trucks & vans
Available for Mar 4-14
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Each recommended class has its own Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 planning page — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked about Florida 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 Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 held?
Plant City, FL (Florida Strawberry Festival grounds), Florida.
What are the 2027 dates for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027?
Mar 4–14, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Florida 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 for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027?
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 + legal guidance applies for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027?
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 for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027?
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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Stay on site
RVs near Miami — sleep at the venue, skip the hotel.
Base your whole weekend for Florida Strawberry Festival 2027 from a rig parked where the action is: your own beds, kitchen, and gear locker, with no drive back to a room across town. Browse what local owners list around Miami and lock your dates early — event weekends book first.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
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Per-state legal callout · FL
Before you rent in Florida — key local rules
Class E covers most motorhomes; no special endorsement under 26,001 lbs
Florida does NOT require a CDL or special endorsement for personal-use motorhomes under 26,001 lbs GVWR (FL Stat §322.53). Out-of-state visitors with a valid home-state license may drive any class of motorhome under that threshold.
Florida Statutes §322.53 · verified 2026-05-24
Boating Safety ID Card required for operators born after 1988
Florida requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 to complete a NASBLA-approved boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Education ID Card when operating a vessel with 10+ hp. No renewal — lifetime card.
Florida FWC — Boating Safety Education · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC; passenger open container prohibited in front area
Florida enforces a 0.08% BAC limit (FL Stat §316.193) and prohibits open containers in the passenger area of motor vehicles on public highways. Motorhome living-quarters carve-out is officer-discretion and best avoided while underway.
Florida Statutes §316.1936 · verified 2026-05-24
All OHVs must be titled; no separate trail sticker (state lands)
Florida requires every OHV operated on public land to be titled (FL Stat §261.20). State Forests sell trail-use day passes; no statewide trail sticker. ATV operators under 16 must complete a Hunter Safety / OHV safety course.
Florida DACS — Florida Forest Service OHV · verified 2026-05-24
Florida rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7.00%
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00