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!
Visit https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/strawberry-drop to learn about the full list of sponsorship opportunities and VIP Experiences!
Join Us for a special Last Friday on Small Business Saturday in Historic Downtown Plant City!
As the month draws to a close, the anticipation for the upcoming Last Friday event in Plant City intensifies. This month's edition promises to be a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and commerce, set against the backdrop of our charming historic downtown.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening where the streets will come alive with a blend of live music, delectable flavors, local artisanal crafts, a Main Street Kids Zone, and honoring the spirit of small business. The event, set to kick off Small Business Saturday, will be a celebration to support local businesses that form the heart and soul of our beloved town.
LIVE MUSIC
One of the highlights of the evening will be the live music from Aslan Monn & Joselyn Hobson, setting the perfect ambiance for a night of enjoyment.
FOOD TRUCKS
For food enthusiasts, Tampa Bay Food Trucks will be bringing an incredible line up of culinary delights.. From savory treats to sweet indulgences, there will be something for every palate.
EXHIBITOR MARKET
Adding to the excitement, the exhibitor market will be a treasure trove of unique finds and handcrafted goods from talented local artisans. This is an excellent opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting our local creatives and entrepreneurs.
To join the market as an exhibitor, register here:
https://www.plantcitymainstreet.org/2024lf
Our historic downtown merchants are enthusiastically preparing for this special evening. Expect special sales, promotions, and a chance to shop and revel in the finest offerings our local businesses have in store for you.
This event is not just about celebration, but also about fostering a sense of community and supporting the backbone of our town - the small businesses. It's a time to come together, shop local, and embrace the vibrancy of our community.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to this lively celebration, and let's make this Last Friday event a memorable one! Come for the music, stay for the food, explore the market, and above all, support our local businesses.
Last Friday: Small Business Saturday Kickoff!
November 30, 2024 5pm - 9pm
McCall Park
100 North Collins Street
Historic Downtown Plant City, Florida
FREE ADMISSION
Let's make this Last Friday one to remember, as we kick off the weekend by celebrating all things local in the heart of Plant City.
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
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 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.