Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

The Florida State Fair features a massive midway, tons of free entertainment, mouthwatering fair food and more!

Get ready for 12 unforgettable days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair — America’s Sunniest Celebration, returning this year from February 5 - 16.

The Florida State Fair boasts the largest Midway in the USA, together with a robust agricultural program, live entertainment, crazy fair foods, crafts, competitions, and so much more!

Plus, this year, organizers are turning up the excitement as they join the nationwide festivities for America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with special America250 tributes.

The 2026 Florida State Fair will see hundreds of thousands of visitors make the journey to the Florida State Fairgrounds for an event that offers something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking forward to the funnel cakes, the ferris wheel, or the fireworks, the Florida State Fair promises sunshine, smiles, and something for everyone this year.

Entertainment and Attractions

There is non stop entertainment happening throughout the fair with thrills and excitement for everyone, from circus shows and magic to eating contests. all included with admission!

This year's entertainment and attractions includes:

Cowgirl Circus

It’s Always Rodeo Time with Cowgirl Circus! Catch Lindsay Grant on her “CATTLEAC”, roping, riding and teachin’ rodeo skills.

Hollywood, USA Racing Pigs

Lights, camera, oink! Watch as pigs race for stardom in this exciting, fun-filled, classic American circus show.

Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus

A colorful strolling act with stilt walking, globe walking, juggling, unicycling, and quirky characters—Fritzy brings circus magic and smiles everywhere!

Great American Petting Farm

America’s #1 petting farm, where all of the animals run freely with the public!

Giraffic Menagerie Petting Zoo

Meet friendly animals up close! Feed goats, sheep, llamas, and more for a fun, hands-on experience.

Camel Rides

Climb aboard and enjoy a unique ride on a friendly camel! Available for an additional cost.

Pony Rides

Kids can enjoy a delightful pony ride and create unforgettable memories! Available for an additional cost.

America’s Strength Draft Horse Pull

For one day only! On Wednesday, February 11, celebrate tradition and horsepower as mighty draft horses showcase incredible strength.

AmirrorCAN MEN

Mirror-suited trio of performers creating memorable moments that sparkle with National pride.

The Living Statue

Statues of iconic American characters come to life with vibrant costumes, paint, and performance!

Hilby the German Juggler Boy

A knee-slapping tour de force of comedy circus stunts.

Circus Hollywood

Step under the big top for Hollywood thrills—daring stunts, exotic animals, and nonstop fun!

A Tribute to the American Daredevil

This high-flying spectacle pays tribute to the original American daredevil, Evel Knievel, with explosive stunts, roaring engines, and nonstop energy.

Wall of Death: The American Original

A classic carnival thrill show featuring a daredevil motorcyclist riding inside a large, silo-shaped wooden drome. America's Original Extreme Motorcycle Attraction!

Sea Lion Splash

An educational yet entertaining show that will teach you all about sea lions and how you can help sea lions.

Rock-n-Circus

High-energy circus thrills meet rock music for an electrifying, unforgettable show!

Fireguy & 250 Glow Show

Back with an America250 glow, the Fireguy show ignites guests all around the fairgrounds with jaw-dropping flame artistry.

Racing Corgis: Freedom Dash

Making their debut at the Florida State Fair, the “Fast and Furriest” deliver high-speed cuteness as corgis compete around the track.

Stars & Suds Foam Party

Foam, fun, and Florida sunshine—join the ultimate bubbly bash for all ages!

Water Spectacular: A Salute to the Red, White, & Blue

Returning to electrify the Florida State Fair, a rockin’ soundtrack and thrilling water choreography come together in this unforgettable water spectacular.

Agricadabra

A lively, educational, and family-friendly show that brings the wonders of agriculture to life through magic, comedy, and interactive fun.

Florida State Fair Baton Twirling Championships

Baton Twirlers from around the country will compete in individual and group events

Demolition Derby

Smashing cars, roaring engines, and ultimate destruction—Demo Derby delivers nonstop adrenaline!

Spirit in the Sky Drone Show

500 drones bring history to life in a narrated show by Sky Elements honoring America’s 250-year journey.

LIVE 3D Chalk Art: The American Collection

Experience History in a New Dimension. As part of our America250 festivities, the fairgrounds pavement is becoming a canvas

LIVE Wall Mural Painting: The American Collection

Witness the power of live creativity as muralists transform the fairgrounds into a breathtaking celebration of America250. Watch in real…

Live Music

Come relax and enjoy live musical performances, featuring everything from classic rock hits to modern pop favorites. It’s the perfect soundtrack for your fair day!

Dennis Lee Band

46th year of bringing smiles & down-home music to the fair.

Strolling Boombox

Johnny Rockett and his self-driving, larger-than-life old-school radio are here to get the party started and keep the good times rolling.

The Dweebs

3-generation family band with high energy, crazy stage antics, and lots of crowd participation.

Mark Dobson One Man BandE

Plays nine instruments by himself while strolling the grounds.

Dig a Pony

Tampa Bay’s premier British Invasion band. Lots of Beatles hits to sing along to and more!

ByngeEmpty

Bynge brings powerhouse vocals, wild energy, and a setlist packed with songs you forgot you loved

Smokey Jones and the $3 Pistols

High energy line dancing, two-stepping, country music with all the fixins, a show not to be missed.

Southern Express

Toe-tapping bluegrass, featuring the sounds of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and more.

The Bus Stop Band

Part family and all fun, Bus Stop 3.0 or the full band of 5+ members, will entertain with songs to make you smile.

Frankie Raye

Musical artist recognized for her witty and unapologetically honest lyrics.

Rockland Road

A multi-generational family band delivering soulful harmonies and vibrant performances

Buffalo Barfield

Lively mix of traditional country, western swing, bluegrass, folk, old-time gospel, and some good ol' jug-band fun.

Jay Taylor

Singer-songwriter drawing from the influences of George Strait, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Motown, and Southern Gospel.

Dusek Brothers

Energetic duo covering hits from the 70s, 90s, and beyond, with occasional originals.

Rekindled Bits of Grass

Seasoned musicians bring you the heart and soul of traditional bluegrass, with a fun, lively stage presence.

Frank Dancey

Frank Dancey is a Pennsylvania-born, Tampa-based country singer-songwriter blending traditional roots with contemporary beach country vibes.

Mylon

Soulful vocalist with a unique voice, performing timeless R&B and Motown hits

Actual Bank Robbers

A 5-piece pop-rock band based out of Tampa, FL. Playing hits from a broad span of artists.

Tribute to the Troops

Female trio celebrating the heroism and sacrifice of those who serve through music.

Gotta Groove Band

A 7-piece group playing popular songs from the 60s to today. R&B, funk, soul with rich harmonies and funky beats.

Something Major

A collective of some of the most sought after freelance musicians in the Tampa Bay Area. With the unique ability…

Women of Woodstock

Celebrate the spirit of Woodstock with a powerful tribute to the iconic music of Janis Joplin, CSNY & Joni Mitchell.

Hell on Heels

A country-rock show that will get your hats in the air and your boots on the dance floor.

Rekindled Bits of Grass

Seasoned musicians bring you the heart and soul of traditional bluegrass, with a fun, lively stage presence.

Exhibits

Explore the many exhibits at the fair and learn something new!

Cracker Country

Step back in time and experience life as a 19th-century Florida pioneer. Explore authentic buildings and discover how people lived.

Livestock Barns

Learn about beef and dairy cows, pygmy and dairy goats, sheep, and swine.

Cowboy Bootcamp Equine Encounter

An educational kids' area with hands-on activity stations and a beautiful Welsh pony on display.

Citrus Celebration

Discover countless varieties of citrus and other exotic fruit.

Hibiscus Show

Admire a dazzling display of vibrant hibiscus blooms in a variety of colors & sizes.

Plant Sale

A variety of rare and unique plants and the chance to engage with sellers.

Milking Demonstrations

Watch a live milking demonstration as a Milk Man explains the work behind the process

Forest Discovery Center

Showcasing the vital ecological and economic role of Florida’s forests. Meet the foresters, firefighters, and dedicated professionals who protect and serve.

Power of Steam

Visit one of the largest collections of 19th- and 20th-century working engines and discover how steam power helped drive Florida’s farms.

Cattle Ranching Museum

Florida's cattle industry is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

Butter Sculpture: Sunny’s America250 Road Trip

This butter sculpture celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a whimsical road trip theme

Learning Garden

This garden was developed in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. and other local businesses to educate about sustainabl.

Mooternity Ward

Meet expectant cows and learn about the miracle of birth on the farm.

Fish & Wildlife Exhibit

Discover Florida’s amazing native wildlife and learn fun ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Little Farm Hands

A fun, hands-on agricultural learning adventure for kids! Children ages 3–8 can explore the journey from farm to market.

Insect Encounter

Explore the fascinating world of insects and discover how these tiny creatures play a big role in making our planet.

Crazy Fair Food

In addition to all the fun things to do, the Florida State Fair is known for debuting an array of new, unique, and some might say bizarre food offerings, and this year's fair is no exception, dropping some serious foodie bombs.

This year’s crazy food lineup includes Reese's Pieces Donut Burger, Mexican Street Corn Funnel Cake, Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donuts, Peanut Butter Fluff Quesadilla, and so much more, so leave your diet at home and get ready to eat your way through the 2026 Florida State Fair.

America's Birthday Cake Iced Tea

A limited-edition collectible jar, filled with freshly brewed, sweet birthday cake flavored iced tea and topped with a festive cupcake, candy, and an American flag.

Location: Tiki Tea

Birria Street Corn

Traditional Mexican Street corn topped with tender slow cooked birria, onions, cilantro, and house made avocado cilantro lime salsa, finished with a fresh lime wedge.

Location: Wade Shows Turkey Leg

Birria Street Taco Pizza

Fresh homemade pizza dough topped with light consommé, mozzarella cheese, slow cooked birria meat, onions, and cilantro. Served with a side of consommé for dipping.

Location: Pizza Emporium

Candy Grapes

Sweet green grapes dipped in a signature candy glaze and rolled in crushed treats—Jolly Rancher, Cotton Candy, or Sour Nerds. Served frozen.

Location: The Candi Queen

Chimichurri Cheese Curds

Crispy, golden Wisconsin cheese curds tossed in a bright Argentinian style chimichurri made with parsley, garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar.

Location: Keys Koncessions, Inc. (Keys Gluten Free)

Chocolate Cookie Butter Dream Funnel Cake

Fresh-fried chocolate funnel cake topped with creamy cookie butter, rich chocolate drizzle, and powdered sugar.

Location: Georges Fun Foods / Funnel Cake

CinnaMozza Korean Corn Dog

A full mozzarella Korean corn dog rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar.

Location: Goldenkdog

Cookie Butter Frozen Cheesecake

Frozen cheesecake dipped in cookie butter and rolled in crushed Biscoff cookies.

Location: Polar Bear Concessions

Deep Fried Cuban Burrito

Fair-style Cuban sandwich (ham, pork, swiss, mustard, and fried pickle chips) rolled up and deep fried.

Location: Chester's Gators & Taters

Deep-Fried Cheesecake Trio

Three bites (chocolate chip caramel, strawberry swirl, and plain) fried in funnel cake batter and topped with Ghirardelli sauces.

Location: Ormes Deep Fried Treats

Dill Devil

A crisp whole dill pickle halved and cored, with a creamy cheese-based deviled filling, topped with red pepper flakes.

Location: The Pickle Jar

Dreamy Orangeade

Fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice blended with cane sugar and fruit cold brew tea, topped with vanilla coconut milk ice cream and coconut flakes.

Location: DeAnna's Fried Banana Pudding

Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake

Funnel cake drizzled with milk chocolate and pistachio cream, topped with crispy kataifi, pistachio butter, and crushed pistachios.

Location: Wade Shows Funnel Cake

Flamin' Hot Elote Fries

Fresh-cut fries piled with corn, mayo, Parmesan, cilantro, and Tajín, finished with a crunchy layer of Flamin’ Hots.

Location: Shockley's Food Service

Grilled Campfire S’more Sandwich

Golden grilled cheese stuffed with warm Nutella, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers.

Location: Sunshine Concessions

Hawaiian Street Corn in a Cup

Corn off the cob served with cooked ham, pineapple, mayonnaise, and spices.

Location: Miller Food

Hot Honey Apple Fries

Granny Smith apple fries coated in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey, and topped with vanilla soft serve.

Location: Apple Fries

Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut

Fluffy yeast donut topped with whipped jalapeño cream cheese, bacon crumbles, jalapeño slices, and a drizzle of hot honey.

Location: Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts

Mexican Street Corn Funnel Cake

Cornbread-Tajin funnel cake topped with Mexican crema, corn kernels, Cotija cheese, and a Tajin dusting.

Location: The Best Around

Nashville Hot Chicken Tots

Crispy golden tots piled with Nashville hot chicken, tangy pickles, fresh scallions, and a drizzle of creamy comeback sauce.

Location: Tot & Mac

PB&J Funnel Cake Sandwich

Two powdered-sugar funnel cakes filled with warm peanut butter and sweet jelly.

Location: Ryals Concessions Sweet Shop

Peanut Butter Fluff Quesadilla

Quesadilla stuffed with Reese’s cups, graham crackers, and marshmallows, drizzled with caramel.

Location: Mexican Grill

Philly Steak & Cheese Baked Potato

A hearty baked potato stuffed with tender Philly steak, melted cheese, sautéed onions, and peppers.

Location: Spudtastic Potato

Pierogi Platter

Five buttery potato-and-cheese pierogi served with tangy sauerkraut and a dollop of cool sour cream.

Location: Macken’s Sliders

Reese's Pieces Donut Burger

Nutella donut burger stacked with Angus beef, cheese, bacon, chocolate peanut butter, vanilla icing, and Reese’s Pieces.

Location: DeAnna's Donut Burger

Salty Caramel Bavarian Donut

A Peachey’s Amish donut filled with homemade Bavarian cream, topped with scratch made caramel and sea salt flakes.

Location: Peachey’s Baking Company

Star-Spangled Cookie Sundae

Vanilla ice cream layered with crumbled gluten-free sugar cookies and red-and-blue sprinkles, topped with whipped cream and a cookie half.

Location: Sugar Mama's GF Sweet Treats

Surf n Turf Alfredo Sundae

Garlic parmesan fries topped with sirloin steak, Cajun shrimp, creamy Alfredo with mushrooms, and garlic-cheesy croutons.

Location: DeAnna's Steak Sundae

Sushi Corn Dog

A corn dog sliced to look like sushi, topped with jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. Served with chopsticks.

Location: Meatball Factory

The Sesame Sweet Heat Clucker

Crispy fried oyster mushrooms in sesame sweet heat sauce, with Asian cabbage slaw, Sriracha mayo, and sweet heat pickles.

Location: Seasoned Green

Twisted Italiano

Italian sausage wrapped in homemade dough with marinated peppers and onions, baked golden, brushed with garlic butter, and dusted with Parmesan. Served on a stick with dunk‑ready, family‑recipe marinara.

Location: Mazzarella's Pizza

The Midway

Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-charged thrill, a kid-friendly twirl, or a romantic rendezvous, the Florida State Fair’s ride midway, the largest in the U.S.A, is sure to please.

If inside-out, upside down foolishness is your cup of crazy, The Street Fighter 360, which is stomach- churning just to look at, will do the trick with its gravity-defying adventure ride; as will the Super Cyclone Coaster and Air Raid.

Kids will be smiling with a trip on the colorful Groovy Bus, gentle Happy Swing, tyke-size Monster Trucks or the temperate Dragon Fly Coaster.

Make sure to go for a spin on the glorious Midway Sky Eye, North America's tallest traveling Ferris wheel; take a spooky journey into the dark in the Haunted Mansion, and climb aboard the Sky Ride, which provides a dreamy chairlift style tour above the glittering lights and action of the fair.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Thursday: Entry Gates: 11 am - 9 pm, Midway Opens: 1 pm

Friday to Sunday & President’s Day: Entry Gates: 10 am - 9 pm, Midway Opens: 10:30 am

Ticket Prices

Monday to Thursday

Child (6-11): $7Adult (12+): $12Senior (55+): $11

Midway Ride Armbands (any age): $35

Friday to Sunday & President’s Day

Child (6-11): $11Adult (12+): $16

Midway Ride Armbands (any age): $45

Tickets are available now, so skip the wait at the gate and have fun at the fair!

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