The Floral City Strawberry Festival, a beloved tradition in Citrus County, is back for its 38th year of berry-filled fun and excitement. Presented by Coast to Coast Heating & Air Conditioning and produced by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, this year's festival promises a weekend overflowing with strawberries, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Mark your calendars for March 1st & 2nd, 2025, and join us at Floral Park for a celebration of local agriculture and community spirit.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, March 2, 2025

9:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Soccer Collies - Sunday Interactive Entertainment

The Floral City Strawberry Festival is happy to welcome back The World Famous Undefeated National Champion Professional Soccer Dog Team, the Soccer Collies!!!!

Kids of all ages (and even adults) won’t want to miss this fun and exciting attraction as the Soccer Collies take on festival attendees once an hour. Participants will line up in a circle around the trained dogs as they use their skills to score “goals”, pushing the ball outside of the human goalie line. 

Think you have what it takes to take on the Soccer Collies? Join us at the 38th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival to find out! This is a free event to participate in.

Showtimes: 945 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Pie Eating Contests

Try your hand at the strawberry pie eating contests. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Chamber Information Tent, with the contests beginning at 1 pm at Strawberry Row near the shortcake tent. 

Each participant will have one minute to eat a strawberry and whipped cream pie without using your hands. The winner of each age group, both days, will receive a Floral City Strawberry Festival Pie Eating Champion plaque. (And yes, we do provide water and towelettes for post-noshing hand and face clean-up) 

There are 2 categories: Ages 12 and under Ages 13 and up. 

Advanced sign-ups are required and will begin at the Chamber Information Tent at 10 a.m. There are only 6 openings in each age category, and they fill up quickly!

Admission: $5 Adults; 12 and under FREE

Date: March 1 - 2, 2025