On Tap at the Florida Strawberry Festival Today (March 5)

The 2013 Florida Strawbrerry Festival kicks off today, Tuesday, March 5, with Bobby Vinton set to perform at 3:30 p.m., followed by Martina McBride at 7:30 p.m.

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2013 Florida Strawberry Festival: Need To Know Tuesday, March 5

Today is Ride-a-Thon Day at the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival.

• Ride-a-Thon is from noon to 11 p.m.
• A wristband purchased at the midway, for $20, entitles the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one price.

Today is Red Hat Day at the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival.

• Red Hatters get $2 off the $10 gate admission all day.
• Adult Steering Contest sponsored by Dole Berry Co.

Also at the festival today:

• Gates open and close at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m.

• The midway opens at noon.

• Admission is $10 for people age 13 and up and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Children age 5 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

• The Adult Strawberry Stemming Contest kicks off a 2 p.m. at the Stingray Cheverolet Entertainment Tent.

• Bobby Vinton is set to perform 3:30 p.m. on the Wish Farms Soundstage.

• The Lamb Costume Contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Swindle Family Pavilion.

• Martina McBride is set to perform 7:30 p.m. on the Wish Farms Soundstage.

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For more on the daily offerings at the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival, through March 10, visit the full report at Brandon Patch. Also featured are links to festival stories.

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For more information, visit the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival online. Also, on Facebook.

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