Tampa Bay's Sweetest Celebration Returns this April as Keel Farms Hosts its 17th Annual Blueberry Festival

The four weekend event featuring the spring blueberry harvest and fun for whole family is presented by Keel Farms and Keel + Curley Winery in Plant City 

PLANT CITY, Fla., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17^th annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival starting on April 5, 2025, will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in April (except for Easter Sunday). It has become one of the most popular festivals for residents and tourists on the Tampa Bay calendar.

The event spans the acreage of the Keel Farms property at 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road in Plant City, offering fun for all ages amid the beautiful backdrop of the Keel + Curley Winery and farm.

This family and pet friendly celebration of the blueberry harvest features local food trucks, craft vendors, a kids' zone, bounce houses, camel rides, a petting zoo, blueberry shortcake eating competitions, u-pick blueberries, games, and special blueberry releases by Keel + Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Cider.

"Our Blueberry Festival is always a crowd favorite," said Clay Keel, President of Keel Farms. "Many families make this an annual tradition, and we love that. Each year we try to make it better, and I know visitors will enjoy everything we're offering. It's not every day you can take a camel ride, drink a blueberry cider, and go home with a bucket of freshly picked blueberries." 

• Where: Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road Plant City, FL (15 miles east of Tampa)
• When: Sat/Sun: April 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19, 26 & 27 (the festival takes a day of rest on Easter Sunday April 20)
• Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Blueberry U-Pick: Offered each day of the festival while supplies last and weather permits. Harvested pre-packaged blueberries will also be available for purchase by the pound.
• Admission is free and on-site parking is $10.

Water will be available along with food and drinks. No outside food or beverage is permitted. Buckets are provided for U-Pick, and no outside containers are permitted.

For more information about everything Keel Farms has to offer visit Keel Farms and for festival information visit keelfarms.com/festivals. See images of past Blueberry Festivals here.

About Keel Farms:
Keel Farms is home to Keel + Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Cider. Our mission is to grow people, community, and agriculture by always providing memorable experiences through quality farm products and sustainable practices.

SOURCE Keel Farms