The Florida Strawberry Festival is back.

The 11-day festival rolls into Plant City on Thursday, complete with rides, shows and entertainment, and of course, some "berry" sweet food.

The 84th edition of the Strawberry Festival gets under way at 10 a.m., when the gates open at the festival grounds on North Lemon Street.

The festival features agricultural and livestock exhibits, a midway and concerts.

But the berry on top is the thousands of bowls of strawberry shortcake that will be dished out to guests.

Some big names in entertainment are headlining this year's Strawberry Festival, including:

  • The Oak Ridge Boys
  • Gary Allen
  • Justin Moore 
  • Reba McEntire
  • Josh Turner
  • Casting Crowns
  • Trace Adkins
  • Earth, Wind, & Fire
  • Brad Paisley

The weather is looking fantastic for opening day and each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy what the festival has to offer.