/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UAEIVXWMCBDYNKCRWUSUAFNWAI.jpg "Contestants participate in the Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick Relay at the Florida Strawberry Festival on Thursday, in Plant City.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O4POEETUUZFWLEANVDEKVKHFVM.jpg "Festivalgoers walk into the Florida Strawberry Festival.")
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Photos: Opening day for the Florida Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival began back in 1930 when members of the newly organized Plant City Lions Club wanted to celebrate the bountiful harvest of strawberries. Today, the annual event has become one of the best Festivals in the nation. The festival runs through Sunday, March 12.
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