Lynyrd Skynyrd To Play Florida Strawberry Festival

It’s usually a mix of country acts and oldies in Plant City, but this year they’ll close the festival out with some rock. Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline the final day of the Florida Strawberry Festival March 8 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for $56 at eTix.com. Keep in mind you need to buy admission to the Strawberry Festival too. You can’t get into the concert without one. Adult admission is $10 for those 13 and up. Kids 6 to 12 are $5. Kids under 5 can get in free with paid adult admission. Publix stores sell discounted festival admission passes.

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