Pitbull Toddler To Replace Steven Tyler In Strawberry Fest Lineup

PLANT CITY, FL -- The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced that Tampa Bay's own Pitbull Toddler will perform on Sunday, March 3 in place of Steven Tyler & The Loving Mary Band.

The former lead singer for Aerosmith announced earlier this month that he is canceling his performance at the Strawberry Festival "due to unforeseen circumstances."

Disappointed fans can get refunds on their tickets at their point of purchase. Purchases made by credit card through the Strawberry Festival will be automatically credited within three to five business days.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steven Tyler & The Loving Mary Band will no longer be
able to perform at the upcoming Strawberry Festival,” according to a band representative.
The 11-day event’s entertainment committee is working on a plan to fill the open slot for the
7:30 p.m. show on Sunday, March 3.

Tyler's cancellation, however, is good news for Pitbull Toddler fans.

The popular Tampa Bay cover band includes radio personality and bass guitarist Mike Calta.

"Pitbull Toddler is a popular rock band that has been performing in the Tampa Bay area for over a decade," said Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis. "We are disappointed that Steven Tyler & The Loving Mary Band could not make it. But Pitbull Toddler really knows how to entertain and will put on a phenomenal show."

No ticket is needed. This show is free with paid gate admission. Strawberry Festival tickets can be purchased online, at participating Publix supermarkets or at the Amscot
Main Ticket Office at 2209 W. Oak Ave. in Plant City.

Also performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the 84th Florida Strawberry Festival will be:

Thursday, Feb. 28

10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
3:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys
7:30 p.m. Alabama

Friday, March 1

3:30 p.m. Willie Nelson & Family
7:30 p.m. Brothers Osborne

Saturday, March 2

3:30 p.m. Home Free
7:30 p.m. Kool & the Gang

Sunday, March 3

3:30 p.m. Chicks with Hits featuring Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss
7:30 p.m. Pitbull Toddler

Monday, March 4

3:30 p.m. Pat Boone
7:30 p.m. Martina McBride

Tuesday, March 5

3:30 p.m. The Drifters, Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters
7:30 p.m. NEEDTOBREATHE

Wednesday, March 6

3:30 p.m. Gene Watson
7:30 p.m. STYX

Thursday, March 7

10:30 a.m. The Kingston Trio
3:30 p.m. The Letterman
7:30 p.m. for King & Country

Friday, March 8

3:30 p.m. Tanya Tucker
7:30 p.m. Chris Janson

Saturday, March 9

3:30 p.m. Florida Strawberry Festival’s Battle of the Bands Finale
7:30 p.m. Keith Sweat

Sunday, March 10

3:30 p.m. Bill Anderson & Bobby Bare
7:30 p.m. Old Dominion’s Make It Sweet Tour

Advance tickets for headline entertainment shows can be purchased online, at the Amscot Main Ticket Office at 2209 W. Oak Ave. in Plant City and over the phone at 813-754-1996.

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