TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair will make its return to Tampa on Thursday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at the fairgrounds, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offerings this year.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 fair.

When is the Florida State Fair? ⏰ 

The Florida State Fair is scheduled to take place from Feb. 6 through Feb. 17.

Fair Hours:

Monday – Thursday:

• Entry Gates: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Ride Midway: Opens at 1 p.m.

Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day:

• Entry Gates: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Ride Midway: Opens at 10:30 a.m.

Fair Ticket Prices 🎟️

Child (Ages 6-11):

• Monday – Thursday: $7
• Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $11

Adult (Ages 12-54):

• Monday – Thursday: $12
• Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $16

Senior (Ages 55+):

• Monday – Friday: $11

Ride Armband (All Ages):

• Monday – Thursday: $35
• Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $45

Purchase tickets for the Florida State Fair.

Fairgrounds Location 🗺️

The Florida State Fairgrounds are located at 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.

Fair Parking 🚗

The Florida State Fairgrounds has three entrances:

• U.S. Highway 301
• MLK Boulevard
• Orient Road

Parking is free for the Florida State Fair.

New Fair Food 🍟

A new year at the Florida State Fair means new food to try. Here’s a list of some of this year’s additions:

• Baked ziti on a stick
• BBQ stuffed waffle
• Campfire burger
• Chicken and waffle funnel cake
• Chili cheese corndog
• Chocolate dunked Bavarian donut
• Cotton candy tea
• Fried pickle mac and cheese
• Gourmet chocolate bacon cheesecake on a stick
• Hot honey chicken grilled cheese
• Jalapeno popper fries
• Jolly Rancher creamsicle
• Mexican street corn baked potato
• Pierogi slider
• Pretzel-rolled corn on the cob
• Salted caramel cinnamon bun
• Seafood boil stuffed potato
• Soul food egg roll
• S’mores chocolate bacon
• Strawberries and cream cinnamon roll
• Strawberry lemonade donut
• Strawberry shortcake crunch
• The southern comfort funnel cake

View the rest of this year’s new food at the Florida State Fair.

Entertainment 🎶

The Florida State Fair offers a variety of entertainment and acts for the whole family. Attractions include circus shows, magicians, pig racing, eating contests, a Foam Zone, fireworks and more. See the rest of the attractions at the Florida State Fair.

There will also be dozens of live musical acts. Here is this year’s lineup:

• ABBA Nova (ABBA tribute band)
• Andy Heath
• Bits of Grass
• Blank Space (Taylor Swift tribute artist)
• Brothers Walker
• 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.
• Maiden Cane
• Mark Dobson One Man Band
• Mylon
• Navy Ceremonial Band
• Navy Popular Music Group, Pride
• Navy Windward Brass Quintet
• Phoenix 5
• Risky Business
• Skyler Clark
• Southern Express
• The Supply Chain
• Sweet Fleet (Fleetwood Mac tribute band)
• Tropical Avenue

View Florida State Fair live music schedules and locations.

Agriculture 🐮

The Florida State Fair is known for spotlighting the state’s agricultural history. Here are some of the agriculture attractions and exhibits that guests can look forward to:

• Ag Hall of Fame
• Cattle Ranching Museum
• Camel Rides
• Fish and Wildlife Exhibit
• Forest Discovery Center
• Great American Petting Zoo
• Livestock Barns
• Pony Rides
• Thank a Farmer Experience
• Time Travel Through Florida Agriculture Hologram Show

View more exhibits and competitions at the Florida State Fair.