Poteet Strawberry Festival: Everything you need to know the 2024 event

POTEET, Texas — The festival honoring the red and delicious strawberry is returning to South Texas in 2024!

The Poteet Strawberry Festival will take place April 12-14 in Poteet, Texas. This is the festival’s 77th year. Organizers say the festival is a big generator for the South Texas economy. An estimated $10-$12 million go back into Atascosa County and surrounding areas.

The festival also provides scholarships for local students, raises money for area non-profits, and supports arts and crafts businesses, farmers and growers.

We have everything you need to know about the festival below:

In addition to food stalls, mostly featuring delicious strawberry-themed food and drinks, there is plenty more for the whole family at the festival, including:

• 14 Stages of live music and stage shows
• Arts & crafts vendors
• Business sponsors and vendors
• Local growers & farmers
• Live fireworks
• Children’s Corner
• Family-friendly carnival

The entertainment lineup includes big names like Marcos Orozco, Joe Nichols, Mike Ryan and much more. The festival released their full lineup on social media. See the full post below:

The most affordable time to go to the festival is on Friday night, which is KENS 5 Night! Admission is just $10 per person, if purchased online, and each ride will be $2 per ride, per eligible rider from 6 p.m. to midnight.

On Saturday and Sunday, admission will cost $20 per person, if purchased online, and gates will open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day. Carnival wristbands will be available for $40 per person.

You can buy tickets direction from the Poteet Strawberry Festival website at a discount. The price of admission increases by $5 each day if purchased at the gate. Get your tickets in advance to save money!