BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. Attendees can enjoy live music, food, games, and plenty of fresh strawberries this weekend at the fifth annual Strawberry Festival.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Farmer Mike’s U-Pick on 26031 Morton Ave.
For more information, visit the farm’s website.
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