Key Highlights
- The Strawberry Festival has announced its concert lineup for the year 2026.
- Tickets for gate admission and headline entertainment will go on sale on Thursday, December 11 at 8 a.m.
- The festival runs from February 26 to March 8, 2026, with multiple concerts scheduled each day.
- Headline artists include Alabama, Riley Green, and Dierks Bentley.
New Concert Lineup for Strawberry Festival in 2026
The Strawberry Festival has unveiled its lineup of headlining acts for the upcoming year. This annual event, which is scheduled to take place from February 26 to March 8, 2026, will feature a diverse mix of popular artists across multiple genres.
Headline Entertainment
The festival’s entertainment line-up includes some well-known names in the music industry. Headlining acts for this year include:
- Alabama, a country music band known for its distinctive sound and hits throughout the decades.
- Riley Green, a rising star in the contemporary country scene, who is expected to bring fresh energy to the stage.
- Dierks Bentley, a veteran of the country music industry with numerous hit songs and albums under his belt. His inclusion is sure to draw a large crowd.
Concert Schedule
The festival will offer a packed schedule, with multiple concerts every day during its run:
- Thursday, February 26: Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at 10:30 a.m., followed by The Oak Ridge Boys at 3:30 p.m. and Alabama performing the night show at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 27: Jo Dee Messina and Jamey Johnson will take the stage in the afternoon before Alabama concludes the evening with another performance.
- Saturday, February 28: Lonestar and Ty Myers are scheduled for their performances.
- Sunday, March 1: Riley Green, featuring Hannah McFarland, will headline a special night show.
- Monday, March 2: Gene Watson is set to perform in the afternoon with To Be Announced closing out the evening.
- Tuesday, March 3: Sandi Patty and Lauren Daigle are among the confirmed acts for this day.
- Wednesday, March 4: John Foster will be followed by Brantley Gilbert’s evening performance.
- Thursday, March 5: Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets and The Bellamy Brothers round out the afternoon with Dierks Bentley delivering a night show.
- Friday, March 6: The Marshall Tucker Band will be performing in the afternoon before Forrest Frank closes the evening.
- Saturday, March 7: Another lineup of To Be Announced artists is set to perform, followed by The Offspring at night.
- Sunday, March 8: The festival concludes with a special performance from The Offspring in the late evening.
Ticket Information and More Details
For those eager to secure their spot for this year’s Strawberry Festival, tickets will go on sale on Thursday, December 11 at 8 a.m. Tickets can be purchased through various channels including the Amscot Main Ticket Office located at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City, via the festival’s app, by phone at 813-754-1996, or online.
As Kyle Robinson, President of the Florida Strawberry Festival, expressed: “We’re honored to welcome an incredible lineup of artists, including Alabama, Riley Green, Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Lonestar, and many more. Each year, the festival grows in excitement, tradition, and connection, and 2026 is shaping up to be our best celebration yet.”
The Strawberry Festival continues its tradition of bringing joy to visitors through music, while also celebrating the community’s spirit and the ongoing growth of the event.
