Below you'll find three events to finish out your month! Highland Games, a masked ball in St. Augustine or the Florida Strawberry Fest. Check it out.
Florida Strawberry Festival
February 26- March 8
February is a time for love, chocolate and Florida Strawberries. You don't hear much about Plant City the rest of the year, but when the Florida strawberry season comes around, it's big. Entertainment at this big fest ranges from Jessica Simpson and Kellie Pickler to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Randy Travis and Brenda Lee. They pick a Strawberry Queen, have most of the events and entertainment associated with a county fair, plus lush fresh strawberries and other local produce. Info: flstrawberryfestival.com
Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games & Festival
Saturday, February 28 from 9 am- 10 pm
Have a hankering for some haggis? Or at least a deep fried Mars bar? Besides the caber toss, that's why I show up for the Scottish Games. I'm hoping I show up BEFORE they run out of the Mars bars, unlike last year. At the Clay County Fair grounds. Info: neflgames.com or 725-5744
Noche De Gala (Night of the Gala)
Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 pm
Be a part of this 16th century masked ball celebrating the 490th birthday of St. Augustine's founder, don Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Guests will be escorted to the festivities by re-enactors in period clothing. Cocktail reception and dinner will be catered by the Casa Monica Hotel, followed by dancing to contemporary tunes. Attire is black tie or 16th century costume. Lightner Museum and Ballroom, 75 King Street in St. Augustine. Admission is $175. Reservations are required. Info: 825-5033
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We can't wait for the Florida Strawberry Festival to open on Thursday. It's good ol' fashion family entertainment and it's affordable. Can't beat it with a stick.
I STILL want a deep fried Mars Bar. This is the second year the dang Scottish Fest ran out before I got there.
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