We're thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Oktoberfest! Get ready to celebrate the fall season in style at the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest on September 28, 2024, from 3 PM - 10 PM at 100 N. Collins Street, right in the heart of Historic Downtown Plant City, Florida!

Vendors, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your products! Spaces are just $100 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Categories are limited to ensure variety, so make sure you select the appropriate one for your offerings.

REGISTER HERE:
www.plantcitymainstreet.org/oktoberfest-vendor-registration

Have questions? Email us at director@plantcitymainstreet.com

Stay updated by following our Plant City Main Street Facebook page and visiting www.plantcitymainstreet.org for the latest news and updates!

Let's make this Oktoberfest the best one yet! Prost! 🍻

We will host the Bratwurst Cooking Competition during our 3rd Annual Oktoberfest: on September 28th, 2024 from 3:30pm - 8:30pm. This is a people's choice competition. The public will enter the competition area and sample from each of the competitors. The public will score each competitor and ballots will be counted with the winner being announced at 9:30pm day of the event.

The 1st place winner will receive $750, 2nd Place winner will receive $500, and 3rd place will receive $250.

FREE to register! All competitors must supply a 10x10 for their location, as well as a table and chairs. We will not supply any onsite materials for cooking or electricity and encourage battery powered lights for your area if needed. You may choose to grill onsite. Competitors must supply a minimum of 1000 samples to the public to be judges. We will provide sample cups and toothpicks. We must have a minimum of 12 competitors, so register today!

LINK TO REGISTER:

https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/bratwurst-cooking-competition

🍺 2024 OKTOBERFEST LITER BOOT STEINS PRE-SALE 🍺

Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in style with our exclusive Liter Boot Steins! For just $35, pre-purchase your Boot Stein and enjoy your first beer fill-up on us! On event day, Boot Steins will be $25 each and $20 to fill up.

Why wait? Secure your Boot Stein today and keep this awesome souvenir, complete with a complimentary lanyard!

Pickup from 9am - 5pm on:

- September 23rd

- September 24th

- September 25th

Location:

Plant City Main Street Office

110 S. Collins Street

Don't miss out on this fantastic deal!

Head to https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/oktoberfeststeins to pre-order your Liter Boot Stein now. 🍻

We're eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest: and are looking for a committed team of volunteers to help make it a success! There are plenty of ways for you, your family, business, or organization to take part in the celebrations. Explore the different opportunities available for you to get involved in this fantastic event. We need help on the day of the event for setting up, during the event, and for teardown.

Visit www.plantcitymainstreet.org/volunteer to sign up now!

We extend a warm invitation to businesses and organizations alike, seeking to align their brands with a cherished community tradition and gain exposure to a diverse audience. By sponsoring the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest: event on September 28th, you have the opportunity to strengthen your brand's presence among thousands of attendees who eagerly partake in the festivities.

With a sponsorship package tailored to suit your unique needs, you will have several opportunities to showcase your products and services at this award-winning event. Your involvement will be prominently highlighted in our marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and media outreach, ensuring widespread recognition of your commitment to fostering cultural vibrancy and community spirit.

As an Oktoberfest sponsor, you will become an integral part of the fabric that weaves our town together, helping to create unforgettable memories for families, friends, and visitors.

So, join us in embracing the true spirit of Oktoberfest in downtown Plant City. Together, we can make this year's celebration even more exceptional, fostering a tradition that will resonate for generations to come.

For more details, and to secure your sponsorship visit:

https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/oktoberfest-sponsorship-opportunities

Questions? Email director@plantcitymainstreet.com

Plant City Main Street Business Builder Workshops

We're thrilled to launch a quarterly series empowering downtown Plant City small businesses with creative marketing strategies for heightened success and visibility in our historic district.

Plant City Main Street will be hosting the Business Builder Workshops, with instruction provided by Tina Marie, Marketing & Communications Specialist. The workshops will take place in our Plant City Main Street office located at 110 S. Collins Street, Plant City, FL 33563 .

Here's a sneak peek at what we have planned in 2024!

https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/business-builder-workshops

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

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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!

May the coming year bring endless joy, growth, and prosperity to each and every one of you. Be sure to follow Plant City Main Street as we release details on ALL the wonderful things we are planning in 2024!

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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 promoti…

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 sh…

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 andprope…

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.