As we head into the New Year, we can look forward to a huge variety of notable Tampa Bay area events within the next few months perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

One of these is the legendary Florida Strawberry Festival, taking place from Thursday, February 28 to Sunday, March 10 this year in beautiful Plant City.

Each year, the Strawberry Festival plays host to a diverse musical lineup of legendary country, rock, and pop acts ready to entertain the thousands that visit the festival each year.  The latest addition to the Strawberry Festival music lineup is up and coming country superstar Hunter Hayes who was named CMA's New Artist of Year.

Hayes will join an eclectic assortment of artists and groups set to perform on various days throughout the festival.  These include headliners Scotty McCreery, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, and Neal McCoy.

But, that’s not it.  The Strawberry Festival will also play host to a handful of pop and rock acts including Foreigner, Casting Crowns, Chubby Checker, and Bobby Vinton.

Check out the full 2013 Strawberry Festival music lineup below...

February 28 - Chubby Checker (3:30), Foreigner (7:30)

March 1 - Gene Watson (3:30), Casting Crowns (7:30)

March 2 - Gloriana (3:30), Justin Moore (7:30)

March 3 - Randy Houser (3:30), Alan Jackson (7:30)

March 4 - Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis (3:30), Dwight Yoakam (7:30)

March 5 - Bobby Vinton (3:30), Martina McBride (7:30)

March 6 - Neal McCoy (3:30), Trace Adkins (7:30),

March 7 - Mell Tills (3:30), Brantley Gilbert (7:30)

March 8 - T.G. Sheppard and Janie Fricke (3:30), Scotty McCreery (7:30)

March 9 - Gaither Vocal Band (3:30), Brett Michaels (7:30)

March 10 - Hunter Hayes (3:30), Blake Shelton (7:30)