Floral City Strawberry Festival

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is on its NINTH cross-country journey! It began in 2012 as a one-year campaign to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and became quickly apparent with its success that it would be more than a one-year occurrence, it literally became a big piece of pop-culture. It travels the country promoting the certified heart-healthy Idaho Potato and its mission to help small charities in towns and cities with its A Big Helping program. Not to mention that people just want to have their picture taken with a 4-Ton Idaho potato!

Sunday, March 8th from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Main Stage GILLY AND THE GIRL are a contemporary, acoustic duo based out of Central Florida but are requested for performances world-wide! The husband and wife duo are known for their tight harmonies and extensive repertoire of songs. Entertaining guests across the globe by land and sea, these two bring a certain warmth and charm to the stage as they cover hits from many decades and genres. They are crowd favorite performers at Margaritaville and Celebrity Cruise Lines and are thrilled to bring their sound to you.

Saturday March 7th - Opening Ceremonies at 9 a.m. Mason Holly is an eighth-grade student at Seven Rivers Christian School. Mason started playing the piano at the age of three. His mother has a friend who was classically trained at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, in Warsaw, Poland. Mason saw and heard him playing one day and decided that he wanted to play the piano. Of course, at the age of three, his mother did not take him seriously; but he was relentless. Once a teacher was found, who would work with Mason at the age of three, he started on the piano and continues to train and play to this day. Upon entering middle school, Mason expressed a desire to play the violin. However, violin is not offered in middle school band, so Mason picked up the flute (of which he excels). However, still not satisfied, Mason continued to insist upon playing the violin. Mason (and his sister Teegan) joined the Citrus Youth Educational Symphonic Orchestra in August 2018 and started on the violin. Mason learned quickly and is a member of the CYESO Student Orchestra, while still maintaining private piano and violin lessons, and continues as a flautist at Seven Rivers Christian School.

Saturday March 7th from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Main Stage "Moonflower...The Spirit of Santana" is a homage to the music...the legend...the spirit of Carlos Santana...which is of love and harmony, through music. #spiritofsantana

Sunday March 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Main Stage Originally a four piece band based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Palomino Blonde is now a duo made up of an acoustic guitar and vocals covering everything from Alison Krause to Alice In Chains. Arriving in Nature Coast in September of 2018, they have already developed a loyal following and have made quite a splash with an occasional appearance of the singer’s palomino gelding, Gabe. This sweet and gentle horse loves attention and being part of the show! He has worked mounted security and has been on the dance floor in a few of the venues where the band performed in Michigan. He made his first Florida appearance in Cedar Key and has been the talk of the island ever since!

All weekend long - Next to the Kid Zone and maybe even roving a little . . . Two farmers who are outstanding in their field! Pickin’ & Grinnin’ presents a mix of toe-tappin’ barn-dance music, knee-slappin’ farm jokes, and audience participation. lights. It’s family-friendly farm fun for everyone.

Saturday March 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Main Stage The Southern Express Bluegrass Band are a traditional bluegrass band located in central Florida. Southern Express Bluegrass has been performing for many years in various traditional settings. Starting early in their musical careers means they have seen and done a lot. They have played in many states and performed at many fairs and festivals. They are one step above many other bands with their Christian values and business professionalism.

Our Hotdoggers travel across the country in our 27-foot long hot dogs on wheels, sharing our mission to get those better dogs in every hand.

The Tin Can Tourists of the World (T.C.T.) was an organization of camping and "trailering" enthusiasts founded at a Tampa, Florida campground in 1919. The goals of the group were to provide its members with safe and clean camping areas, wholesome entertainment, and high moral values. Now, celebrating 100 years, the Tin Can Tourists is an all make and model vintage trailer and motor coach club. We welcome them to the 33rd annual Floral City Strawberry Festival!