The Entertainment Pavilion Florida Strawberry Festival® Plant City · FLA

When we build the schedule, we look at:

• A good variety of acts across the festival
• The order applications arrive, so apply early
• Your availability on the dates you choose

The Entertainment Pavilion is a stage for community talent, so performances are unpaid.

Performers, chaperones and show directors get free festival admission on their show day when their waiver is complete by the deadline.

If you're selected, we'll contact you by email or text by December 10 to confirm your spot. Once you accept, we'll send your show time and next steps.

Questions before then? Email [email protected].

Every group or act has a show director: the adult in charge who applies, checks in on show day and makes sure everyone follows the rules.

The Florida Strawberry Festival® is a family-friendly event, and every performance and costume must be G-rated. We evaluate every show, and evaluations decide whether you're invited back in future years. We look at:

• Staying on schedule
• The attitude and professionalism of performers, show directors and parents
• Following the rules and regulations (sent after you confirm)
• Meeting our G-rated standard
• The overall performance

• A professional sound system and sound engineer
• Wired microphones and stands (you'll choose what you need when you confirm)
• Stage power
• Chairs and choral risers

Your show director uploads all of your music through the Entertainment Portal by the music deadline, which we'll share when you confirm. Accepted formats:

• MP3, M4A, WAV or AAC

Our sound engineer may adjust volume levels during your show.

Your show time is in your confirmation. Every show follows the same timeline:

• 20 minutes before: Your show director checks in with the Stage Manager at the backstage gate.
• 15 minutes before: Performers and chaperones go backstage to set up. Your show director meets with the sound engineer.
• Showtime: You have 30 minutes on stage.
• After your show: You have 15 minutes to clear the stage and backstage. Anything left behind goes to lost and found.

There's no reserved parking for performers. Lots near the Entertainment Pavilion usually charge $5 to $25.

• Applications close December 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
• The schedule is set by December 10, 2026.
• Applying doesn't guarantee a show.
• Each performer or group gets one show.
• Groups of more than 40 people are considered case by case.
• Everyone in your group must follow the 2027 Entertainment Pavilion rules and regulations.
• The Florida Strawberry Festival® isn't responsible for theft, damage or loss of personal belongings or vehicles on or around the festival grounds.