PLANT CITY, Fla. — Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Florida Strawberry Festival year after year. But for hundreds of employees who help make the event a success, it’s a unique economic boost.
What You Need To Know
- Florida Strawberry Festival employs more than 400 people to make it all happen
- Many of the employees see an economic boost and a desire to keep coming back
- Some employees take time off from their day jobs to work the festival year after year
While there are some people that come to the Strawberry Festival for the food and the rides, there are others who come to the festival to work the 11 days, a tradition for more than 400 employees here at the festival.
Each year, you’ll find Lori McDaniel at gate 13 at the Florida Strawberry Festival…