Find Your Way to the Magic
Directions & Free Parking
Christmas Lane is conveniently located right off Interstate 4 in Plant City, Florida at the Charlie Grimes Family Agriculture Center.
Event Grounds
Charlie Grimes Ag Center
Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds
2508 West Oak Avenue
Plant City, FL 33563
100% FREE PARKING
Free, organized parking is provided right in front of the Charlie Grimes Ag Building with easy, illuminated access to the entrance gates.
Step-by-Step Driving Routes
Select Your Starting Direction
From Tampa & Westbound I-4
Option A
Via Exit 22 (Park Road):
Exit Interstate 4 at Park Rd (Exit 22). Head south to Hwy 92 (Baker St), continue west, turn south on Alexander St, then turn west on Reynolds St leading you directly into the Festival grounds.
Exit Interstate 4 at Park Rd (Exit 22). Head south to Hwy 92 (Baker St), continue west, turn south on Alexander St, then turn west on Reynolds St leading you directly into the Festival grounds.
Option B
Via Exit 21 (Buchman Hwy / Alexander St):
Exit Interstate 4 at Buchman Hwy / Alexander St (Exit 21). Go south on Alexander St, then turn west onto Reynolds St leading straight to the Festival grounds.
Exit Interstate 4 at Buchman Hwy / Alexander St (Exit 21). Go south on Alexander St, then turn west onto Reynolds St leading straight to the Festival grounds.
From Lakeland, Orlando & Eastbound I-4
Route
Via Exit 17 (Forbes Road):
Exit Interstate 4 at Forbes Rd (Exit 17), proceed south to Hwy 574 (MLK Jr. Blvd), then head east directly into the Festival grounds parking area.
Exit Interstate 4 at Forbes Rd (Exit 17), proceed south to Hwy 574 (MLK Jr. Blvd), then head east directly into the Festival grounds parking area.
From the North Pole / Zephyrhills / North
Route
Via Highway 39 (Paul Buchman Hwy):
Take Highway 39 (Paul Buchman Hwy) south into Plant City. The highway becomes Wheeler Street. Proceed south on Wheeler Street through town, turn right onto Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd heading west. Turn right at Alexander Street, then left onto Reynolds Street heading west directly to the Festival grounds.
Take Highway 39 (Paul Buchman Hwy) south into Plant City. The highway becomes Wheeler Street. Proceed south on Wheeler Street through town, turn right onto Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd heading west. Turn right at Alexander Street, then left onto Reynolds Street heading west directly to the Festival grounds.
From Mulberry, Bartow & South
Route
Via Highway 60 & Highway 39:
Take Highway 60 through Mulberry and head west to Highway 39. At the intersection of Hwy 60 and Hwy 39, turn right and take Hwy 39 (James L. Redman Pkwy) north to Alexander Street. Turn west onto Reynolds Street leading directly to the grounds.
Take Highway 60 through Mulberry and head west to Highway 39. At the intersection of Hwy 60 and Hwy 39, turn right and take Hwy 39 (James L. Redman Pkwy) north to Alexander Street. Turn west onto Reynolds Street leading directly to the grounds.
Operating Hours Reminder
Ticket booths open at 5:30 PM. Gates open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM every night, including Christmas Eve! (Note: Santa departs at 8:00 PM on Christmas Eve for his worldwide flight).
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