Country music aficionados and berry lovers alike are marking their calendars for the Florida Strawberry Festival, which has just sweetened its 2025 concert lineup with some major music industry cherries on top. In an announcement that has Plant City abuzz, Reba McEntire, affectionately dubbed the "Queen of Country," alongside Boyz II Men, Chris Tomlin, Whiskey Myers, and John Fogerty are set to complete the bill of entertainers at the upcoming BerryFest25, as reported by WTSP.
Now, the festival, taking place from February 27 through March 9, promises a lineup that spans genres and generations, and joining Reba in the festivities are previously confirmed acts like Lauren Daigle, Nelly, the Beach Boys, Jon Pardi, and Lynyrd Skynrd, this roster creating an eclectic blend that reflects the festival's broad appeal, and the anticipation is tangible, the fans' excitement as ripe as the festival's eponymous fruit. The festival's President, Kyle Robinson, expressed his own enthusiasm, telling WFLA, “Our loyal Florida Strawberry Festival fans and guests have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the remainder of our artists and we are thrilled that we can finally announce our full line-up for 2025.”
Ticket sales for the event are scheduled to commence next Thursday at 8 a.m., giving fans the chance to secure their spots well in advance. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets online, by phone, or at the Amscot Main Ticket Office in Plant City, ensuring that every berry enthusiast has their chance to partake in what promises to be an exciting and diverse 11 days of music, according to further details provided by a FOX 13 article.
For the festival's veteran patrons and new visitors alike each day offers something different, a testament to the enduring nature of the Florida Strawberry Festival which sits at the heart of Florida's community and agricultural celebration, with the addition of stars like Reba and company signaling a renewed energy in its 90th year, the stage is certainly set for an unforgettable experience at BerryFest25. Full details on the lineup, alongside the booking options for those interested, are rounded out on the Festival's official channel and, those looking for a mix of nostalgic grooves and chart-toppers in an intimate setting can find it all amidst the strawberry fields of Plant City this coming spring.
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