Ring in the New Year with a berry special celebration at the first-ever Plant City Main Street Strawberry Drop! 🍓
This unique New Year’s Eve event will fill the heart of Plant City with local pride and community spirit. As midnight approaches on December 31st, watch a giant, glowing strawberry descend from a crane, lighting up the night and welcoming in 2025 with a sweet twist!
Gather your friends and family for a night of festive activities, live music, and delicious local eats. Our FREE Kid’s Zone is packed with inflatables and games with prizes—perfect for making memories that last a lifetime. Admission is free, so bring everyone out for a fun, family-friendly night!
Want to make this celebration even more memorable? Check out our VIP Experiences and exciting sponsorship opportunities. Your logo could be featured on the actual strawberry!
Join us in celebrating Plant City’s love for strawberries, local culture, and a brand-new year!
Sponsorship Opportunities
VIP Experience Package - $1,250
Step into the spotlight and ring in the New Year with unparalleled luxury at the VIP Experience during the Strawberry Drop! Your evening begins with VIP parking and a glamorous red carpet entrance, setting the stage for a night of celebration like no other.
Enjoy the best views in the house with your reserved table for up to 8 guests, nestled in an elegantly tented private area designed for comfort and style. Delight your senses with a lavish sweet and savory grazing table, perfectly paired with keepsake champagne flutes for toasting the moment with your selection of three bottles of champagne or cider.
As a VIP, you’ll also receive an exclusive New Year’s Eve party pack, filled with all the festive essentials to keep the celebration going. Your business logo will shine proudly on your table, ensuring you’re part of the spotlight all evening long. Custom VIP lanyards unlock an exclusive experience for you and your guests, allowing you to enjoy a night like no other. You’ll receive personalized shout-outs from the DJ, ensuring that your group feels celebrated throughout the event. Immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere where every moment is designed to make you and your friends feel truly special.
This is more than a night out—it’s a one-of-a-kind celebration designed to make memories that last a lifetime. Availability is limited, so secure your VIP Experience Package now and elevate your New Year’s Eve festivities as we welcome 2025!
Beer and Wine Sponsor - $2,800
As a Beer and Wine Sponsor for the Strawberry Drop, you'll be in the spotlight of our unforgettable VIP Experience! Your brand will shine at a reserved VIP table set for 8 guests, each receiving a branded keepsake glass to mark this special night. Celebrate in style with 2 bottles of champagne or cider, VIP lanyards, and a party pack to get the festivities rolling! Your sponsorship includes prominent logo placement at the beer truck, DJ shout-outs throughout the event, and engaging social media shout-outs to maximize your brand’s visibility. Join us in making this New Year's celebration one for the books! Contact director@plantcitymainstreet.com to become a beer and wine sponsor.
Kids Zone Sponsor - $5,000
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Become a Kids Zone Sponsor for the highly anticipated Strawberry Drop and enjoy premium exposure throughout the event! As a Kids Zone Sponsor, your logo will be prominently featured on all Kids Zone promotional and marketing materials, including banners, posters, and flyers, ensuring visibility to thousands of families and attendees. Your logo will also appear on the official Kids Zone banner, making your brand front and center in this bustling area filled with excitement and fun.
Enjoy ongoing DJ shout-outs throughout the event, recognizing your generous support in making the Kids Zone an unforgettable experience for local children. We’ll spotlight your brand with dedicated social media shout-outs, reaching our large online community and showcasing your commitment to family-friendly entertainment. Additionally, your sponsorship helps provide free inflatables, games, and prizes, making sure every child has a fantastic time at the Strawberry Drop! Contact director@plantcitymainstreet.com to become a kids zone sponsor.
Title Sponsor - $10,000 or (2) $5,000
Be the highlight of Plant City’s most anticipated event of the year! As the exclusive Title Sponsor for the Strawberry Drop, your brand will enjoy unmatched visibility with prime logo placement on all event marketing, promotional, and advertising materials. Take center stage with a 10x20 promotional space where you can engage directly with attendees—just bring your own weighted tent and setup for a custom experience. Your brand will also enjoy an exclusive VIP experience. Plus, watch as your logo shines bright on the strawberry itself, the iconic symbol of this celebration, ensuring maximum exposure and leaving a lasting impression. Contact director@plantcitymainstreet.com to become the title sponsor of the inaugural Strawberry Drop.
Merry Main Street Christmas Window Showcase!
Step into the magic of the holiday season as you explore the enchanting displays in our Merry Main Street Christmas Window Showcase! Here’s where to find the festive spirit lighting up Historic Downtown Plant City:
Plant City History & Photo Archives
106 S. Evers Street
Audrey's Style Bar
120 N. Collins Street
SWEET ROOTS APPAREL
121 E. Reynolds Street
Harpro LLC
102 S. Evers Street
Silver Dollar Saloon
107 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Brick City Bricks
107 E. Reynolds Street
Fringe Boutique
108 NE Drane Street
The Crafted Butterfly
102 S. Evers Street
But the festivities don’t stop there—we need YOUR help to crown the most dazzling display!
HOW TO VOTE:
Visit the participating locations.
Scan the QR code at each location or visit our website https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/votemerrymainstreet2024 to cast your vote.
Voting closes on December 22, 2024, at 5 PM EST (one vote per person).
Prizes for the Winners:
1st Place: $300 + Trophy
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $50
Stay tuned as we reveal the winners on December 23rd on our social media!
Immerse yourself in the magic, explore these stunning displays, and create treasured holiday memories in the heart of our historic downtown.
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE GOLDEN TRAIN
The Golden Train will take you all over our historic downtown into some incredible places. If you are the lucky one to find it, treasure will be yours! Full details here
All aboard to help Henry find his lost trains in downtown Plant City!
Ten trains are hidden throughout downtown Plant City as part of this outdoor scavenger hunt.
Bring your friends, family, train enthusiasts and history buffs to the Willaford Railroad Museum for your free map. Then follow the clues to track down all of #HenrysHiddenTrains!
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The Main Street Organization Team plays a key role in keeping the board, committees, staff, and program-of-work in good shape by attracting people and money to the organization.
To succeed, this team must take responsibility for managing the financial and logistical aspects of the nonprofit organization.
The job of the Promotion Team is to PROMOTE downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike. To be effective, this element must move beyond the typical “tried-and-true” downtown promotion ideas of yesteryear. Promotions leveraged in a broader sense with new strategies.
The Economic Vitality Team works with key partners within the City and State to analyze current market forces to develop long-term solutions. They are responsible for recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of Main Street's traditional merchants and business owners.
The Design Team plays a key role in shaping the physical image of Downtown Plant City as an attractive place for shoppers, investors, business owners, and visitors. To succeed, this team must persuade fiercely independent business and property owners and civic leaders to adopt a specific approach, and an ambitious agenda, for physical improvements to buildings, businesses and public improvement.