Tampa, Florida – Florida State Fair will return to Tampa on Thursday. Participants can have fun in the exhibition center, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offers this year.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 fair.
When is Florida’s state fair? ⏰
The Florida State Fair should take place from February 6 to February 17.
Just hours:
Monday – Thursday:
- Entrance gates: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Ride halfway: Open at 1 p.m.
Friday – Sunday and day of presidents:
- Entrance gates: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Ride halfway: Open at 10:30 am
Price of fair tickets 🎟️
Child (6-11 years old):
- Monday – Thursday: $ 7
- Friday – Sunday and day of presidents: $ 11
Adult (12-54 years old):
- Monday – Thursday: $ 12
- Friday – Sunday and day of presidents: $ 16
Senior (55 and over):
Conduct armband (all ages):
- Monday – Thursday: $ 35 $
- Friday – Sunday and day of presidents: $ 45
In addition, the Florida State Fair will offer tickets at reduced prices the following days:
- Hero day (February 6, all day): Free entry for the police, first stakeholders, soldiers and active or retired veterans with a valid identity document.
- Super Savings Sunday (February 9): Free entry for the police, the first stakeholders, the military and the active or retired veterans with an identity document valid all day. Free entry for the purchase of a previous driving armband after 3 p.m.
- Higher newspapers (every Monday to Friday): $ 11 entry for seniors 55+ online or at the door.
- Hotel and services industry day (February 10, all day): Entrance of $ 5 all day for service and hotel staff with ID. Special food and drinks.
- $ 3 Thursday (February 13, after 3 p.m.): Entrance of $ 3, $ 3 Select food and games and walks for only 3 travel credits each after 3 p.m.
- Family Day (February 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.): People aged 17 or less will receive free admission up to 6 p.m. with paid parent or tutor admission, 21 years old or more with a valid identity document, for entry to Florida State Fair. A parent or tutor can supervise up to 4 people aged 17 or under. Show additional information.
- Children’s Day (February 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.): People aged 17 or less will receive free admission until 6 p.m. with a paying parent or tutor, 21 years old or more with a valid identity document, for entry to Florida State Fair. A parent or tutor can supervise up to 4 people aged 17 or under. Show additional information.
Buy tickets for the Florida State Fair.
Florida State Fair Midway wrinkles (Spectrum News)
Location of fairground fields 🗺️
The Florida State Fairgrounds is located at 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.
Fair parking 🚗
Florida State Fairgrounds has three entries:
- US Highway 301
- Boulevard MLK
- Orient road
Parking is free for the Florida State Fair.
New fair food 🍟
A new year at Florida State Fair means new food to try. Here is a list of some of the additions of this year …
See more information on this year’s new food at Florida State Fair. Scroll down for a food location card.
| Ziti cooked on a stick | BBQ Gaffle Children |
|---|---|
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: all American concessions |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: low -knotted restoration |
| Chicken and waffle funnel cake | Corndog with chili cheese |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Sweet Shop Ryals |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Revain Restaurants |
| Chocolate -soaked Bavarian donut | Dad beard tea |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Peachey’s Baking Co |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Tiki tea |
| Crack Mac | Bod daddy |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Holy Macaroni |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Our black kitchen |
| Fried shellish macaroon | Gourmet Chocolate Bacon Cheesecake on a stick |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Gators & Taters of Chester |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Funky Flamingo |
| Grilled chicken cheese with hot honey | Jalapeno Popper Fries |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Sunshine Concessions |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: lemonade and more |
| Rancher Jolly cream | Mexican street cornstolia |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Apple fries |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Spudtastic potato |
| Pierogi cursor | Mozzarella kdog potato |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Macken’s Sliders |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: GOLDENKDOG |
| Corn rolled on the Bretzel on the cob | Caramel cinnamon bun |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Miller & Co Concessions |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Cinnamon salon |
| Potato stuffed seafood to the boil | Soul egg roll |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Deanna’s Potato |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Eggroll Love |
| SE CHOCOLY BACON | Crème cinnamon strawberries and bread |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Bacon stand |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Grandmother Rolls of Brown Cinnamon |
| Strawberry lemonade donut | Strawberry shortcake crunch |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Donuts cut by Fluffy hand |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: polar bear concessions |
| The southern comfort funnel cake | What the Dill-IO |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: the best around |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: Captain Max |
| Camp Fire Burger | |
Gracieuse: Florida State Fair Location: low -knotted restoration |
Entertainment 🎶
Florida State Fair offers a variety of entertainment and acts for the whole family. The attractions include circus shows, magicians, pork races, catering competitions, a foam area, fireworks and more. See the rest of the Florida State Fair attractions.
There will also be dozens of live musical acts. Here is this year’s programming:
- Abba Nova (Abba Tribute Band)
- Andy Heath
- Pieces of grass
- Empty space (Taylor Swift Tribute Artist)
- Walker brothers
- Buffalo Barfield
- Danny Bub Combo
- Dennis Lee Band
- Dusek brothers
- Frank Dancey
- Frankie Raye
- Jay Taylor
- Jess Kellie Adams
- The Landsharks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band)
- Leon Jacobs, Jr.
- Young girl
- Mark Dobson One Man Band
- Mylon
- Navy ceremonial group
- Navy popular music group, pride
- Navy wind brass quintet
- Phoenix 5
- Risky business
- Skyler Clark
- Southern Express
- The supply chain
- Sweet Fleet (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
- Tropical avenue
Consult the schedules and places of music live from Florida State Fair.
Agriculture 🐮
The Florida State Fair is known to highlight the agricultural history of the state. Here are some of the agricultural attractions and exhibitions that customers can expect:
- AG renowned temple
- Cattle breeding museum
- Camels
- Exposure of fish and wild animals
- Forest Discovery Center
- Big American zoo
- Cattle
- Pony rides
- Thank a farmer experience
- Time travel through the agriculture show in Florida Show
See more exhibitions and competitions at Florida State Fair.
Animals from Florida State Fair (Spectrum News / Bobby Collins)