The 8th annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival is making its return to the McPherson Complex this weekend.
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is hosting the family-friendly event on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the complex which is located at 601 SE 25th Avenue.
The festival will provide numerous entertainment options for attendees, including a BMX Trickstars show, an all-day car show, a reading book giveaway, a kids’ zone, live music from multiple bands including The Tom Petty Experience, vendors, food and drinks, and lots of strawberries.
At 3 p.m., the event will also feature a pie eating contest that is free to enter, and awards will be up for grabs during the competition.
The event is free to attend and is open to the public.
For more information, visit the 2022 Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival webpage.