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SOUTH FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR IN BOCA RATON ON JANUARY 17, 18 & 19, 2026

Three Days Full of Kid-Friendly, Family-Fun…Rides, Inflatables, Shopping & Delicious Food!

BOCA RATON, FL – [2026] There is something for everyone at the South Florida Strawberry Festival! This exciting annual event is returning to South County Regional Park in Boca Raton (12551 Glades Road) on Saturday, January 17th from 10AM-6PM, Sunday, January 18th from 10am to 6pm & Monday, January 19th (MLK Jr. Holiday-No School) from 10AM-5PM. The husband-and-wife duo behind FOMO Festivals return for their fourth year hosting the festival in Boca Raton. With more than a decade of experience producing standout events including the popular South Florida Watermelon Festival and the exciting new FOMO Bounce & Party Rentals company, they are thrilled to share their passion and expertise through this mid-winter outdoor celebration. The festival shines a spotlight on the strawberry while bringing the community together to enjoy sunshine, flavor, and fun.

“Our goal was to create an event that has something for everyone…from babies to empty nesters. A festival that is entertaining, taste bud satisfying, adrenaline-inducing…and the whole event centers around strawberries. You name it, we have it!”

-Skyler Mendieta: Head of Brand & Experience

The long-weekend festival includes:

Strawberry Treats, Entertainment, Kids Activities, Thrilling Rides, Unique Inflatables & Local Vendor Shopping

Laugh at the antics of the America’s Got Talent Stunt Dog Show returning by popular demand. Be entertained by how many strawberries people can eat in the Berry Big Bite Contest while enjoying the scrumptious Strawberry Yummies “Strummies” like shortcakes, cheesecakes and dubai chocolate covered strawberries and delicious local vendor Food Tents. Families will enjoy adrenaline-inducing Rides, Slides, Bumper Boats and Bungee Trampolines. Kids will love bouncing on Themed Inflatables by FOMO Bounce including the Berry Bonanza Adventure Maze, Strawberry Shortcake Bounce House and Strawberry Playland! Cuddle up with live animals at the Petting Zoo. Little ones will be endlessly entertained in their fenced in Strawberry Soft Play Area. Kids won’t want to miss interacting and taking photos with their mascot, Silly Sammy the Strawberry! Teens and adults alike can test their athletic ability at the Golf Simulator Truck and then can test their skills at the super-fun Derby and Water Race Game Trailers. The enjoyment continues with a Pop-Up Shopping Village featuring stunning American and International, handmade treasures as well as unusual decorative pieces for your home, mouth-watering, specialty foods and more.

There is truly something for everyone!

“Florida is the #1 winter strawberry producer and we wanted to celebrate the wonderful weather we have here in South Florida in January with the South Florida Strawberry Festival.”

-        Skyler & Jay Mendieta: Head of Brand & Experience and Head of Tech & Operations

To purchase tickets and to learn more about the South Florida Strawberry Festival:

www.SoFloStrawberryFestival.com

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