78th Poteet Strawberry Festival Brings Sweet Fun, Live Music & Texas Tradition
POTEET, TX (April 11-13, 2025) – It’s time for a BERRY good time! The 78th Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival is back, bringing together delicious strawberries, live entertainment, a rodeo, carnival, and family-friendly fun to Poteet, Texas.
The Poteet Strawberry Festival Association welcomes all attendees to one of Texas’ most beloved traditions, promising a safe, exciting, and memorable weekend for visitors of all ages.
📍 Festival Location:
9199 N State Hwy 16, Poteet, TX 78065
🎟 Festival Hours:
🍓 Friday, April 11: 6:00 PM – Midnight
🍓 Saturday, April 12: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
🍓 Sunday, April 13: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
🎶 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
🎤 Friday, April 11 – Kickoff Night!
📍 Main Stage:
🎶 De Parranda w/ Como La Flor – A Tribute (10:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
🎶 Adverzo (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
🎶 Grupo Luxoria (8:00 PM – 8:45 PM)
📍 Lions Club Stage:
🎸 Rick Trevino (10:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
🎸 Sammy Arriaga (8:45 PM – 10:00 PM)
🎸 Isaac Jacob (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
🎸 Saturday, April 12 – All-Day Festivities!
📍 Main Stage:
🔥 That Mexican OT (11:30 PM – 1:00 AM)
🔥 D. Drody (10:45 PM – 11:15 PM)
🔥 DJ / Heavy Weight Music (10:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
🔥 Elida Reyna y Avante (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
🔥 Solido (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
📍 Lions Club Stage:
🎵 Kolby Cooper (11:30 PM – 1:00 AM)
🎵 Vincent Mason (9:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
🎵 Davis Brothers (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
🎶 Sunday, April 13 – Closing Out in Style!
📍 Main Stage:
🌟 William Beckmann (9:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
🌟 William Clark Green (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
🌟 The Frontmen of Country (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
🌟 Mark Wills (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
🌟 John Conlee (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
📍 Lions Club Stage:
🎶 Los Palominos (9:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
🎶 Grupo Zenzio (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
🎶 Los Morales (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
🍓 About the Poteet Strawberry Festival
Held annually every April, the Poteet Strawberry Festival has grown into one of Texas’ largest and most beloved celebrations, featuring:
✔ 14 areas of continuous entertainment
✔ Concerts with nationally known Country and Tejano stars
✔ Regional bands, rodeo events, gunslingers & carnival attractions
✔ Arts & crafts, food booths & various contests
Located in the heart of the Artesian Belt, Poteet is officially recognized as the “Strawberry Capital of Texas.” The festival dates back to 1948, when the Poteet Rotary Club organized the first-ever event to celebrate the region’s rich strawberry-growing history.
Each year, more than 100,000 visitors attend the festival, making it one of the biggest agricultural and cultural events in Texas.
🍓 Authentic Poteet Strawberries
The Poteet Strawberry Festival Association ensures that guests have access to authentic, locally grown Poteet strawberries during festival weekend. To guarantee authenticity:
✔ Genuine Poteet strawberries are sold in newly designed boxes labeled “Fresh Produce – Poteet, Texas.”
✔ Local growers sell directly on festival grounds to ensure festival-goers get the best berries.
✔ Due to high demand, outside markets often try to sell non-local berries—guests should look for official labels to ensure authenticity!
For information about authentic Poteet strawberries, call 888-742-8144.
📚 Scholarships: Investing in the Future
For over 20 years, the Poteet Strawberry Festival Association (PSFA) has awarded scholarships to local students pursuing higher education.
✔ Annually funds approximately 30 scholarships
✔ Provides continuing scholarships for students who maintain good grades
✔ Supports church, school, and civic organizations that donate scholarships
The festival not only honors tradition but also supports future generations, helping young people achieve their academic and career goals.
Plan Your Trip!
📅 Festival Dates: April 11-13, 2025
📍 Location: 9199 N State Hwy 16, Poteet, TX 78065
📲 More Info & Tickets: poteetstrawberryfestival.com
Come celebrate, eat, dance, and enjoy one of Texas’ most iconic festivals!
