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South Florida Strawberry Fest is so BERRY SWEET!
Orange You Glad It’s Strawberry Season? South Florida Proves It’s Berry Much the Winter Strawberry Capital at This Sweet-as-Can-Be Festival.
January, 19th, 2026
Although most people associate Florida as the orange state, they would be amazed to find out that Florida and Plant City are recognized as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World! Ranking second in production, with about 8,000 farmable acres, which translates to about 15% of the national production, Florida is only below the largest state of California.
Celebrating Florida and its wonderful winter fruit season once again, was the South Florida Strawberry Festival, held at the beautiful South County Regional Park in West Boca Raton. The moment you entered through the huge strawberry arch, you were whisked away into a place filled with fun, entertainment, and of course strawberries.
Immediately, we picked out a small box of six strawberries for $6. It was a little pricey, like everything else at the festival, but I didn’t mind paying for it for two important reasons. Firstly, the festival partnered with nonprofit organizations like Boca Helping Hands and the Tri-County Animal Rescue and secondly, they tasted soooo good! I was also reprimanded by my one and a half year old son for dropping a piece in the dirt, almost.
What I loved was how well everything was spread out amongst this huge park location. A wall of inflatable bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and shooting areas framed one side and the other side had some fun thrilling attractions. There was a huge multi-story super slide, a bungee trampoline, a big climbing wall, spinning rides, and more.
For the younger kids, the Soflo Strawberry Festival didn’t disappoint. My four year old loved the little dragon roller coaster, the train, the plane ride, and even the bumper boats. My youngest one really enjoyed his own little Soft Strawberry Play Zone.
The attraction lines were a little on the long side, but it’s easier to be patient when you’re munching on so many delicious bites. This festival had so much to offer other than just plain strawberries. We actually had them covered in rich Dubai chocolate, some with whipped cream, in popsicles, and even covered with a coating of sugar as tanghulu.
Along with the strawberries, were wonderful treats like kettle corn, homemade fudge, banana bread, monster cookies, and colossal milkshakes! They had all of the main foods that you would expect at a fair or festival, but I was thankful that they had so many covered seats to eat at.
For entertainment, we watched the Puppy Pals Live Dog Show, the same one that was featured on America’s Got Talent. It was incredible seeing them all rip through the agility course and then see all of their jumping and frisbee catching skills. The crowd was standing room only, but everyone enjoyed it. The festival also had a Berry Big Bite Competition and live music to dance to.
The festival also had an incredible Petting Zoo. Most festival petting zoos just have goats, but this one had a zebra, Capybaras with babies, llamas, and even a Highland Cow. It was $30 to go inside the gate and feed them, but they were more than eager to allow you to pet them from the outside.
The South Florida Strawberry Festival was definitely a hit and an annual one not to be missed. You’re not just supporting good non-profit organizations, you’re supporting our farmers, our agricultural personnel, our cities, and our state itself. Now ask yourself, what could be sweeter than that? Well, maybe another bowl of delicious South Florida strawberries!
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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South Florida Strawberry Festival
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Between flying queens, strong pours, and a room full of Pride week energy, Palace turned Friday night into one of the hottest parties on Ocean Drive.
April 11, 2026
During Miami Beach Pride Week, plenty of venues try to capture the moment, but Palace Bar made Friday night feel like the place everyone wanted to be. The Haus of Gucci Ball brought together drag, fashion, nightlife, and the kind of high energy crowd that made the whole evening feel elevated from the start.
The atmosphere hit immediately. Palace was glowing, the music kept the room alive, and the crowd was fully locked in. It felt vibrant, glamorous, and very Miami Beach. More than just a dinner outing, the night unfolded like a full Pride experience on Ocean Drive.
The clear highlight was a queen whose acrobatic performance completely took over the room. She moved with an incredible mix of strength, control, and confidence, turning the floor into her stage and delivering a routine that felt both dazzling and deeply seductive. At one point, she was flipping around on a man with such effortless precision that the whole crowd seemed to stop at once. It was captivating, sexy, and easily one of the most memorable moments of the night.
The food and drinks absolutely kept up. We had the filet bites and tuna tostones, both perfect for sharing between performances, along with skinny margaritas and lemon drops that were dangerously easy to drink. And yes, Palace was pouring strong, which only added to the fun. The cocktails matched the mood of the night perfectly: bold, smooth, and hard to stop ordering.
What makes Palace Bar work so well during Miami Beach Pride is that the energy never drops. The performers are not just part of the background. They pull the whole room in. The crowd responds, the music keeps moving, and the night keeps building. That kind of momentum is exactly what makes an event feel worth showing up for.
The Haus of Gucci Ball was one part of Palace Bar’s larger Miami Beach Pride Week programming, which has helped make the venue one of the biggest draws on Ocean Drive this week. With events spanning multiple days, Palace has become a go to destination for people looking for drag performances, nightlife, rooftop energy, DJs, and a crowd that wants to celebrate Pride in full.
That is what makes Palace such a fixture during Miami Beach Pride Week. It is not just about location or history. It is about creating nights that actually feel exciting once you are there. Friday night’s Haus of Gucci Ball had the glamour, the chemistry, the performances, and the kind of atmosphere that kept people fully engaged from beginning to end.
If you were at Palace Bar on Friday night, you already know how good it was. If you missed it, this was one of those Miami Beach Pride nights worth hearing about.
Ready for your next night at Palace? Visit Palace South Beach for reservations, menus, and upcoming events, and follow Palace on Instagram for the latest drag shows, Pride weekend moments, and Ocean Drive updates.
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