What to Know
Bradford County's seat of Starke is known for two things unusual for a Florida county: the Florida State Prison complex and the Starke Strawberry Festival, where Bradford County's distinctive strawberry-growing tradition — the county's cold climate and sandy soils produce outstanding berries — has been celebrated since the 1930s.
On the Midway
Livestock and agricultural shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, community food vendors, and local entertainment celebrating Bradford County's north Florida farming heritage, including the strawberry tradition that distinguishes this county.
Before You Go
Starke is the Bradford County seat on US-301 in north Florida. The strawberry festival is in spring — the county fair captures the broader agricultural character of this north Florida community.
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