Second Annual Longwood Strawberry Festival Draws Families to Reiter Park

The City of Longwood joyfully hosted its Second Annual Longwood Strawberry Festival at Reiter Park on Saturday, March 7, running from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., WFTV reported through its Semino coverage. The one-day event returned to the park after an inaugural year and aimed squarely at families with children and local shoppers.

Organizers had billed the event as a chance to “celebrate the sweet taste of spring,” language used in a Business Seminolebusiness announcement inviting the community to the 2nd Annual Longwood Strawberry Fest. That announcement framed the March 7 gathering as a continuation of the festival’s first-year success and positioned the day as a family-focused community celebration.

Culinary offerings were a central draw. Business Seminolebusiness listed a “wide variety of strawberry-themed treats, including fresh-picked berries and handcrafted desserts,” while WFTV described the festival as featuring a “delicious variety of strawberry-themed treats” paired with “energetic live music performances throughout the day.” Food stalls and dessert stands lined parts of Reiter Park, providing both classic strawberry picks and sweeter, handcrafted options for visitors.

Children’s activities occupied a large footprint at the park. The event included a dedicated kids’ area, described in promotional materials as a “large Kid’s Zone with games, face painting, and interactive activities designed to delight younger guests,” and WFTV noted a “special Kids’ Zone just for the little ones.” Parents and caregivers found space for supervised play, face painting booths and family-oriented programming between the music stages and vendor rows.

Local artisans and small businesses were prominently featured. Business Seminolebusiness said “local artisans and vendors will be on-site showcasing handmade goods and unique products, offering attendees the opportunity to shop small and support local businesses,” and vendor booths provided handmade crafts, food vendors and services aimed at Longwood shoppers. Prior to the event, Business Seminolebusiness advised that “vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available, with applications closing soon,” and encouraged prompt inquiries to Maritza Rivera at maritza@marzevents.com for those interested in participating.

Event logistics and visitor information appeared in multiple listings. GottaGoOrlando noted that “Longwood Strawberry Fest is free to enter,” a detail explicit to that outlet’s event listing, and Doorlandonorth, part of Orlando North Seminole County Tourism, included a visitor phone contact at (407) 665-2900 for further information. Social promotion for the festival also ran on community Instagram channels with the March 7 date and Reiter Park hours reiterated.

The March 7 festival reinforced Longwood’s use of Reiter Park as a community gathering space and underscored local efforts to marry small-business support with family entertainment. City of Longwood organizers and partner promoters presented the event as both a seasonal celebration and a platform for local vendors to reach residents across Seminole County.