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  This year, the tradition you love is back with new surprises and the classic fun you can only find at the Florida State Fair. Don’t miss out on all the rides, delicious food, and unforgettable moments waiting for you!
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  Experience Tampa’s premier, full-service equestrian facility at the Florida State Fairgrounds, with tranquil, oak-lined grounds right next to the excitement of the city.
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  Learn about Florida’s pioneering past at Cracker Country, Tampa’s only living history museum, located at The Fairgrounds, featuring structures from the late 1800s.
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    Agriculture at The Fairgrounds celebrates the industry that feeds our state and shapes our world. Here we champion the hardworking farmers, innovative students, and incredible livestock that make Florida unique.
    
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Things to Know
Sunny’s Kids Place

Agricultural Learning Experiences

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An Agricultural Education Adventure

From llamas to dogs to rabbits, we host a wide range of agriculture shows. Check out the individual pages below for more information.

VIP Parking for the 2026 Florida State Fair

Secure your premium parking spot inside the Fairgrounds!

Sales open January 1 at 6:00 PM — limited availability, first come, first serve.

All proceeds support the Champion of Champions program.
Thank you for uplifting Florida’s youth exhibitors!

Buy VIP Parking
Parking Policy PDF

Ag-Venture School Trips

Touch, taste and see Florida agriculture in this hands-on adventure! Designed for students in third grade, Ag-Venture features two different tours that will have a balance of plant and animal science. Students will visit stations with various hands-on activities to learn more about the impact that agriculture has in our every day lives. Start your Ag-Venture!

Ag-Venture Dates

Sept. 30 — Oct. 3, 2025
Oct. 7 — Oct. 10, 2025
April 7 — April 10, 2026

Ag-Venture Brochure

Resister for a School Trip Visit Ag-Venture.org
Ag-Venture Homeschool Day

Calling all homeschoolers! Ag-Venture Homeschool Day is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your student to get familiar with Florida agriculture. Students will participate in hands-on learning activities in a variety of stations in our Special Events Center. Cost is $5.00 per person, and children 3 and under are FREE!

Dates

Oct. 6, 2025 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Online registration begins Sept. 8, 2025

Ag-Venture Homeschool Day Flyer

Resister for Homeschool Day Visit Ag-Venture.org
Agriculture School Trips at the Fair

Self-guided school tours are available for first-fifth grade classes! Experience educational displays like the Power of Steam exhibit, Florida Forest Discovery Center, Ag-Venture or visit the Livestock Barns to get up close and personal with cattle, chickens, and rabbits. Admission is $7 per person.

Visit During the 2026 Florida State Fair

Weekdays Thursday, Feb. 5th — Monday, Feb. 16th, 2026
General admission gates open at 11:00 a.m.

Educational Showcase Brochure
Sunny’s Ag Almanac

Resister for a School Fair Trip

All About Tampa

Fairgrounds Map - Agriculture

TECO Arena MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
Rabbit & Poultry Barn MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
AG Hall of Fame MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
Goat & Sheep Tent MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3