Alabama, The Offspring, Riley Green, Lauren Daigle, Dierks Bentley, and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts headline the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival, one of the Southeast’s most beloved annual music gatherings. The 11-day celebration runs February 26 through March 8 in Plant City, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for a packed mix of concerts, food, agriculture, and family attractions.
Country legends Alabama launched the festival with a catalog that includes 43 No. 1 singles and more than 80 million albums sold worldwide. The lineup quickly expanded with Riley Green bringing his modern country hits to the stage alongside opening act Hannah McFarland.
The festival’s genre reach stretches well beyond country. Two-time Grammy winner Lauren Daigle delivered one of the week’s biggest crossover performances, while country powerhouse Dierks Bentley brought songs from his album ‘Broken Branches’ to the crowd.
Punk rock favorites The Offspring delivered a high-energy set that added a jolt of alternative rock to the festival schedule. The closing night spotlight belongs to Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, wrapping the 11-day celebration with one of rock’s most enduring catalogs.
Beyond the headline shows, the festival schedule features appearances from Brantley Gilbert, Forrest Frank, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jamey Johnson, Jo Dee Messina, Lonestar, and Sandi Patty. With more than 650,000 visitors expected, the Florida Strawberry Festival continues to blend major live music with a deep-rooted agricultural tradition that defines the region each spring.
Festival Dates:
February 26 – March 8, 2026 – Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, Florida