Rooted in Plant City: April Events
- Ciara Martin
- Apr 12
- 3 min read
There’s something special about spring in Plant City. The weather warms, local businesses bloom, and events bring the community together. Whether you’re looking for vintage treasures, fresh-picked blueberries, or a classic car stroll, April has something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of local happenings that celebrate the heart of our town.
Vintage Market Days @ Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13 | 10 AM - 4 PM $10 - $15 per person
This weekend, step into spring at Vintage Market Days: a unique indoor/outdoor shopping experience featuring art, antiques, handmade goods, clothing, jewelry, and seasonal finds. Hosted at the Grimes Building and Astin Pavilion at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, this market is packed with hundreds of vendors showcasing their most creative, bloom-themed displays.
We stopped by Friday morning and were greeted with the cutest selfie spot before roaming stalls filled with blooming charm. If you're a fan of the Strawberry Festival shops, this market is right up your alley.
Friday, April 12
10 AM – 5 PM
$15
Saturday, April 13
10 AM – 4 PM
$10
Sunday, April 14
11 AM – 3 PM
$10
Parking is free for this event!
Learn more about Vintage Market Days on their website www.vintagemarketdays.com
Blueberry Festival @ Keel Farms
Saturday & Sundays in April | 10 AM - 3 PM
$10 per car
One of our favorite spring traditions is back! The Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms is a family-friendly celebration of local flavor. Enjoy U-pick blueberries, a petting zoo, local vendors, food trucks, and Keel’s signature wine, beer, and cider.
Pro tip: Start with a fresh-squeezed lemonade and hop on a golf cart ride to the blueberry fields. After filling your clamshell or bucket, stay for lunch and shop the open-air market.
This event takes place weekends in April and is closed on Easter Sunday, April 20. Parking is $10 at either the Berry Lot off Forbes Rd. or the Thonotosassa Lot (our preferred option).
Learn more about this event on their website www.keelfarms.com/festivals
Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In
Saturday, April 19 | 3 - 6 PM Free
You know you're in Plant City when you visit Downtown on the third Saturday of every month and discover rows of classic cars by McCall Park. Alongside the impressive rides, enjoy local vendors, music, and street food.
Have a classic car of your own? Entry is free and includes a chance to win an Award of Excellence. First-come, first-served for parking spots.
Learn more about this event on their website www.plantcity.org/
City Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19 | 10 AM - 1 PM Free
Grab your baskets and join Plant City Parks and Recreation for a free Easter egg hunt! Kids aged 3-11 can join the search for colorful easter eggs beginning at 10 AM. After the hunt, families can eat at a variety of food trucks and stroll through vendors.
$5 Bunny Bands are available for kids to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and have fun on inflatables, games, and more.
Easter Egg Hunt Notes:
Bring your own basket!
Each hunt is divided into ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-1.
Adults are not allowed in the egg hunt "nests," but each nest has group leaders to assist.
Learn more about this event on their website HERE.
Last Friday
Friday, April 25|5 - 9 PM
Free
If you're craving a night full of community, creativity, and charm, Last Friday in Downtown Plant City is where you want to be. Each month, vendors line the streets offering handmade goods, food, and local artistry.
April’s theme? Galaxy Wars! A perfect evening for fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, or all things sci-fi. Come for the themed fun and stay for the small-town magic.
Learn more about this event on their website www.plantcitymainstreet.org
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