2021 Visitor's Guide

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WELCOME TO THE 117TH ANNUAL FLORIDA STATE FAIR!

Each year, about five million people attend one of the numerous fairs around our state. As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, I’m excited about the positive impact fairs and livestock shows have on the agricultural industry. Events like the Florida State Fair are a great way to bring the finest “Fresh From Florida” products and services to fairgoers like you, while sharing the industry’s latest technological advancements and innovations.

As Florida’s agriculture industry looks toward the future, momentum and growth will depend on getting and keeping young Floridians involved. Fairs and livestock shows are a great way to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders by providing opportunities to participate in and celebrate Florida’s rich agricultural heritage.

You may notice that the Florida State Fair is a little different this year due to COVID-19. We hope you will enjoy the Fair safely, and do your part to keep yourself and your fellow fairgoers safe by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and keeping your distance – we’re all in this together!

Take the opportunity to enjoy the Fair’s outstanding food, entertainment, contests and youth exhibits.

Most of all, I hope your day at the Fair will allow you to experience the impact of Florida’s deep agricultural roots on our great state. Thanks for visiting the Florida State Fair, and for helping us keep Florida growing!

Sincerely,

NIKKI FRIED

Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FLORIDA AGRICULTURE VISIT FDACS.gov

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Guest Information What To Do at The Fair Promotional Days Community Stage Ag at the Fair Map of the Fairgrounds The Florida Stage The Grove Stage The Five Points Stage Exhibitions Creative Living Cracker Country Retail Shopping Craftsmen's Marketplace Special Events Sponsors & Partners

Need more information? Visit FloridaStateFair.com

Check Out The

FLORIDA STATE FAIR STORE! Now Online! Shop.FloridaStateFair.net Purchase your official Florida State Fair merchandise! Limited quantity available.

GUEST INFORMATION HAND WASHING

MOTHER’S NOOK

Please wash hands before leaving animal areas - especially before eating.

Private area reserved for nursing mothers and their children. See map for locations.

HAND SANITIZER

LOST & FOUND

An increased number of hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the grounds.

FACE MASKS Masks are to be worn in all indoor spaces and outdoors when not consuming food and drinks. Entry will be denied without a face mask unless impairment to an existing health condition. All employees and vendors will be required to wear a face mask.

SAFE KIDS PLACE

Visit any Info Booth on the grounds to register your child for the Safe Kids Program.

ADMISSION GATES

Monday-Thursday 11:00 AM Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM

Visit any Info Booth on the grounds for help with lost items.

COURTESY STATIONS

Stations with cell phone chargers, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer are located throughout the Wade Shows Midway.

STEPP’S TOWING SERVICE Assistance with a lock-out, flat tire change or battery jump is complimentary on the fairgrounds. Contact a parking attendant for assistance.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR SAFETY INFORMATION

EXPO HALL & CRAFTSMEN’S Open Daily until 9:00 PM FLORIDA CENTER

WADE SHOWS MIDWAY

Open Daily until 8:00 PM

Monday - Thursday 1:00 PM Friday - Sunday 10:30 AM

CRACKER COUNTRY

*Midway closes approximately an hour and a half after the gates close.

Monday - Thursday Open until 6:00 PM Friday - Sunday Open until 7:00 PM

All acts, concerts, scheduled times, exhibitors, prices and other advertised events are subject to change and/ or cancellation without notice. Admission is not included in the purchase of ride armbands or ride tickets.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES OR RAIN CHECKS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED WITHOUT A NEW FAIR ADMISSION TICKET.

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It’s bigger than any of us.

Enter the gates of the Florida State Fair, and you’re experiencing more than just a fair. It’s young eyes opened wide with excitement after a first ferris wheel ride. It’s a year of tenacity and dedication of 4-H and FFA students culminating in the livestock arena.

It’s generations of secret family recipes for blue-ribbon blueberry pie. It’s over a century of history of Florida’s finest in competition, education, agriculture and fun. It’s community.

It’s togetherness. It’s family. It’s tradition.

Whether it’s your first fair or your 25th, we want to welcome you to memories of a lifetime. Eat, explore, laugh, celebrate and create a tradition to continue for years to come.

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Post to social media and share the fair fun with the official hashtag #FLStateFair

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entertainment WHAT TO DO AT THE FAIR

Explore over 50 shows each day at the Florida State Fair! Enjoy thrilling adventures, live music, animal encounters, action-packed sporting events and so much more!

EVERYDAY OF THE FAIR

DAILY SHOW TIMES

MONDAY - THURSDAY

WEEKDAY SHOW TIMES

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

WEEKEND SHOW TIMES

MAP LOCATED ON PAGES 11 & 12

LIVE SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS

X-TREME FLIGHT CLUB This show celebrates the purest form of human flight, the Daredevil Flying Trapeze! Watch our Flight Club Members flying, crisscrossing and somersaulting 40 ft. above the ground in this extreme show!

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1:30 3:30 7:30

ONE MAN BAND

DAREDEVIL DAZE 2.0

Marc Dobson, a long time entertainer and musician, is a one-man show, performing with self-created instruments. His unique build allows him to play nine instruments at once!

Daredevils Bello & Annaliese Nock in a fast-paced act with FMX, Motorcycle on a Highwire, Globe of Death, and Double Wheel of Steel.

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ROAMING DAILY FLIGHT CREW Jump Roping Champions!

High energy stunts! Tight choreography! Unbelievable feats of athleticism!

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12:00 2:00 4:00 6:00

GASCAR CRAZY ANIMAL RACES Inter-species animal racing like you've never seen before!

Racing their way around and sometimes over the track!

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Step into an exotic land on the back of a camel right here in Tampa! Take a ride on these majestic animals. *Additional Fee*

Looking for thrills at the Florida State Fair? Watch as cars crash and smash until there is only one left standing.

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FIRE GUY Watch as Brant, the Fireguy shows his expert skills in fire juggling, fire eating, fire breathing and dire performing!

Keep the Fire Department on standby! This show is on fire.

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KEEP THE FUN GOING ALL LONG. HOLLYWOOD CIRCUS Hollywood Circus cherishes traditions of a classic circus while providing a new, modern twist sure to delight all ages!

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DISC CONNECTED K9’S World Champion Frisbee Dogs performing hundreds of choreographed freestyle moves and tricks!

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11:30 1:00 3:00 11:30 1:00 3:00 5:00

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SATURDAY - SUNDAY

12:15 2:30 5:30 7:30 HOLLYWOOD RACING PIGS Come cheer for your favorite as these pigs tear up the track for the coveted winner's cookie!

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Amazing illusions, and skillful escapes! Certainly not your everyday “magic” act…forget all you know and prepare to be amazed.

12:30 3:00 6:30 12:30 3:00 5:30 7:30

PAUL BUNYAN LUMBERJACK SHOW

SOCIETY FUNK BAND

An action packed competition of underhand chopping, springboard chopping, axe throwing, and dragster chainsaw competition, just to name a few! Don’t forget to see the log running competition!

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Playing classic American tunes, timeless marching music, and fun instrumental Pop covers!

ROAMING DAILY PONY RIDES

11:30 3:00 7:00

Step right up and take a ride on one of the ponies at the state fair!

LOG RUN: 1:30 & 5:00

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OPEN DAILY GIRAFFIC MENAGERIE Come face to face with some of the world’s most majestic creatures! Meet and feed Twiggs the giraffe and his exotic friends!

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MANGO AND DANGO A strolling performance with breathtaking technical circus skills: acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, stiltwalkers, chair stacking, rolla bolla, clown, physical theater, unsupported ladder, and cirque style performances.

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DARK KNIGHTS

An edge-of-your-seat equestrian extravaganza with an array of authentic equestrian games.

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APRIL 27 - MAY 2

1:30 3:30 7:30

TINY THE TANKER A miniature fire truck fitted with mobile hand sanitizer stations to help guests keep their hands clean and the germs away!

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Visit the new Craft Beer Garden located in The Grove near Gate 3!

NEW! FUNNEL CAKE CIDER ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE GROVE

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CRAFT BEER GARDEN OPEN DAILY APRIL 22 - MAY 2

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LATEST & GREATEST OF THE 2021 STATE FAIR

Looking for all the new foods of the Florida State Fair? We have all that and more at FloridaStateFair.com/fair/food or visit our information booths around the property to pick up an information card with all the new fair food locations!

GELATO NACHOS

DEEP FRIED LAVA CAKE

THE PIG RIG

BEER CHEESE FRIES

For more information, visit one of our Information Booths!

PROMO DAYS SENIOR DAYS

$2 TUESDAY

Discounted admission for seniors age 55+ on any Monday – Thursday of the state fair, April 22-May 2, 2021.

It’s $2 Tuesday at the Florida State Fair!

Get $2 admission, $2 select rides, $2 select games and $2 select food items, all after 2:00 p.m. on April 27, 2021!

PRESENTED BY MATTRESS FIRM

PRESENTED BY SPA MANUFACTURERS

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COMMUNITY

SEE LOCAL PERFORMERS SHINE ON THE COMMUNITY SHOWCASE STAGE! From dance academies and performing arts schools, to choirs, bands and solo artists, the Community Showcase Stage offers some of Florida’s finest entertainment for the whole family.

Want even more fun? See the first Florida State Fair’s Got Talent competition on Monday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m.!

LOCATED INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT HALL For more information on programming, visit FloridaStateFair.com/community

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THRILL THURSDAY Get all the thrills at the Florida State Fair on April 29th for Thrill Thursday, $15 ride armbands available after 3:00 p.m.

UNLIMITED THRILLS

KID'S DAY

Free admission on April 30th for kids under the age of 18 until 6:00 p.m. with a paid adult admission. Adult supervision required after 6:00 p.m.

PRESENTED BY MCDONALD'S OPERATORS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

McDonald’s Operators of Hillsborough County

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AG AT THE FAIR

LIVESTOCK SHOWS & EXHIBITS ROOTED IN

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While the main draw of many fairs today are the midways full of rides, food, live entertainment and performances, most fairs across the country still feature an educational component. Groups like Florida 4-H and Florida FFA empower and allow young people to participate in agriculture, and offer both educational demonstrations and competitions at a number of yearly events. Since the first fair in America was held, agricultural fairs have grown and adapted to serve many purposes. Focused on providing fun, education, and engaging entertainment for all who attend, county and state fairs symbolize to many an exciting way to continue the tradition with memories to last a lifetime.

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Buy an Ag Tag Today!

$1M AWARDED IN PREMIUMS

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COMPETITORS The Florida State Fair Foundation works to provide scholarships to competitors and exhibitors every year during the Florida State Fair. Their generous support allows young adults to cultivate their passion for agricultural, scientific, arts and educational programs.

LEARN MORE FloridaStateFair.com/ag

DAILY SCHEDULE FLORIDA STATE FAIR AGRICULTURE

04.22.2021

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Purebred Poultry Judging Youth Rabbit & Pre-Junior Rabbit Judging Open Beef Show Youth Dairy Goat Fitting & Grooming

04.23.2021

8:30 AM: 9:00 AM: 10:00 AM:

Youth Llama Showmanship Youth Beef Showmanship & Show Purebred Poultry Judging Youth Rabbit & Pre-Junior Rabbit Judging

04.24.2021

8:00 AM: 9:00 AM:

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Open Llama Showmanship Youth Dairy Goat Showmanship & Show Youth Rabbit Showmanship Pre-Junior Rabbit Showmanship Youth Beef Showmanship

04.25.2021 SUNDAY

9:00 AM:

Youth Beef Showmanship & Show Open & Youth Llama Show Youth Dog Showmanship & Show

04.27.2021

10:00 AM: Open Beef Show

04.28.2021

9:00 AM: Youth Beef Showmanship & Show 10:00 AM: Open Boer Goat ABGA Show 4:00 PM: Youth Boer Goat Showmanship

04.29.2021

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Youth Boer Goat Show Open Boer Goat ABGA Show Youth Poultry Purebred Judging Pre-Junior Poultry Judging

04.30.2021

8:30 AM: 12:00 PM:

2:00 PM: 5:00 PM: 5:30 PM: 6:00 PM:

Open Rabbit Judging Youth Poultry Showmanship Pre-Junior Poultry Showmanship Youth Poultry (Commercial) Judging Pygmy Goat Club Sponsored Sanction Show Youth Dairy Showmanship Youth Sheep Fitting & Grooming

05.01.2021

8:00 AM: 8:30 AM:

9:00 AM: 10:30 AM: 1:00 PM: 1:00 PM:

Open Cavy Show Open Dairy Heifer Show Youth Dairy Heifer Show Pygmy Goat Show Wether Dam Show Open Rabbit Judging Youth Sheep Showmanship

05.02.2021

8:30 AM:

9:00 AM: 10:30 AM: 3:00 PM:

Open & Youth Dairy Cow Show Open Dairy Supreme Champion Pygmy Goat Show Youth Registered Sheep Show Champion of Champions Contest

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TO VIEW ALL THINGS AG AT THE FAIR, VISIT

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Camel Rides Community Stage Daredevil Daze 2.0 Dark Knights Demolition Derby Disc Connected K9's Extreme Illusions

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10 Giraffic Menagerie 11 Helicopter Rides 12 Hollywood Circus

13 Hollywood Racing Pigs 14 Lumberjack Show 15 Pony Rides 16 X-Treme Flight Club

$ 26 Love Alive 27 The Dweebs 28 Two Way Crossing

29 Song Blast 24 Divas Through the Decades 30 Southern Express 23 Dennis Lee Band

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EXHIBITS, COMPETITIONS & MORE 40 Ag-venture

41 Ag Hall of Fame 42 Creative Living

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50 Livestock Barns 51 Milking Parlor

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44 Craftsmen Marketplace 45 Eating Contests

53 Power Of Steam

54 Rabbit Barn

46 Expo Hall Shopping

55 Salute To Agriculture

47 Fish & Wildlife 48 Learning Gardens

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ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Dennis Lee Band • The Dweebs • Divas Through the Decades

DENNIS LEE BAND SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 5/2 Dennis Lee blends musical favorites, comedy, country music, old time Rock n' Roll, and Patriotic numbers.

MON - THURS

11:30 1:30 4:30

FRI - SUN

11:30 1:30 4:30 7:30

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THE DWEEBS SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 4/26 Colorful costumes, crazy stage antics, and lots of crowd participation are all a staple at any Dweeb performance along with listening to all your favorite hits from the 60's til today.

MON - THURS

12:30 3:00 6:00

FRI - SUN

12:30 3:00 6:00 8:30

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DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES SHOW DATES: 4/27 - 5/2 A musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40's, through today's current hits!

MON - THURS

12:30 3:00 6:00

FRI - SUN

12:30 3:00 6:00 8:30

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ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Two Way Crossing • All Fired Up • The Dweebs • Love Alive

TWO WAY CROSSING SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 4/26

Their vocals vary between two and three-part harmonies which add to the uniqueness of their sound.

They are pushing country music boundaries without leaving behind everything they love about the genre.

DAILY SHOWS

12:00 3:00 6:00

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ALL FIRED UP SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 4/26

A tribute to Benatar. We do our very best to recreate the moves, sound and stage presence of this amazing Rock Legend!

DAILY SHOWS

1:30 4:30 7:30

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THE DWEEBS SHOW DATES: 4/27 - 5/2

Colorful costumes, crazy stage antics, and lots of crowd participation are all a staple at any Dweeb performance along with listening to all your favorite hits from the 60's til today.

MON - THURS

12:00 3:00 6:00

FRI - SUN

12:00 3:00 6:00 8:30

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LOVE ALIVE SHOW DATES: 4/27 - 5/2

No other tribute act can bring the iconic rock hits of Ann & Nancy Wilson and HEART to life like LOVE ALIVE, The Ultimate HEART Tribute.

DAILY SHOWS

1:30 4:30 7:30

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THE FIVE POINTS

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Extreme Illusions • Songblast • Dollipops

EXTREME ILLUSIONS SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 5/2 A hands-on learning experience focused on the importance of agriculture and where food comes from.

MON - THURS

12:30 3:00 6:30

FRI - SUN

12:30 3:00 5:30 7:30

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SONGBLAST SHOW DATES: 4/22 - 4/26 Two dueling guitars delivering a fast-paced, audienceinteractive experience with a non-stop stream of great sing-along songs and big comedy.

MON - THURS

11:30 1:45 4:30

FRI - SUN

11:30 1:45 4:30 6:30

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DOLLIPOPS SHOW DATES: 4/27 - 5/2 Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, high-energy, highly interactive new kids' show - The Dollipops!

MON - THURS

11:30 1:45 4:30

FRI - SUN

11:30 1:45 4:30 6:30

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AG-VENTURE

A hands-on learning experience focused on the importance of agriculture and where food comes from.

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FOREST DISCOVERY Highlighting the ecological and economic importance of Florida’s forests. Meet foresters, fire fighters and others who protect our lands!

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MILKING PARLOR

View a modern milking parlor in operation while a Milk Man explains the work behind the process. Kids may get the chance to milk a real cow!

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AG HALL OF FAME

A presentation of Florida’s wide variety of agricultural products. This year’s center exhibit will feature Florida bugs & insects.

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Exhibits are part of the long-running history at the Florida State Fair. Take a moment to visit, explore and learn something new!

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CATTLE RANCHING

Florida’s cattle industry is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Experience 500 years of traditions through stories, photographs, and artifacts.

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MOOTERNITY WARD

This exhibit explores the world of animal agriculture. You may even get the chance to witness the birth of a calf!

FISH & WILDLIFE

Meet Florida’s incredible native species. Discover ways to enjoy our environment, such as hiking, fishing, boating, hunting and more.

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LEARNING GARDEN LITTLE FARM HANDS

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

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An agriculture education experience for kids! Children ages 3-8 are welcome to experience the world of ag from the farm to the market!

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LIVESTOCK BARNS

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

Various species will be shown throughout the fair.

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POWER OF STEAM

Visit one of the largest collections of 19th and 20th century working engines and learn how steam powered Florida throughout the years.

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RABBIT BARN

View different breeds of rabbits and chickens, as well as eggs hatching, litters of baby rabbits and rabbit hair spinning demonstrations.

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SALUTE TO AG

This exhibit and petting farm explores the world of animal agriculture. See beef and dairy cows, chickens, goats and more!

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BRICKS-N-BLOCKS

This exhibit features buildings created by LEGO builders of all ages and includes a working mini roller coaster and so much more!

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CREATIVE LIVING

IN THE FLORIDA CENTER Since our start in 1904, creative competitions have been woven into the history of the Florida State Fair. This year, over 3400 adult and youth entries from every corner of the state compete for a blue ribbon prize in quilting, baking, painting, aquariums, horticulture and a variety of crafts.

Come see exciting competitive exhibits and demonstrations happening daily in Creative Living located in the Florida Center!

• Arts & Craft Demos • Florida Dairy Farmers Art Portfolio Contest • Plant Sale • HCPS STEM Programs - Showcase of Success

• HCPS Exhibition of Programs • L.E.A.D. Art Exhibition - Connecting our Experiences!

• HCPS Art Exhibition of Native American and Alaskan Native Student Creations

PHOTO SAFARI

PLEIN AIR CONTEST

PLANT SALE

Over 50 photographers have signed up to capture the Fair.

Whether it is food, animals or rides these photographers capture all the excitement.

April 26th, artists from all over the state will be around the grounds painting their favorite fair scenes as they compete in the Plein Air Painting Contest.

Come shop around for hard to find plants and talk with experts about best practices for plant care. Open Daily in the Florida Center.

Welcome to the Imaginative World of LEGO® Bricks Award-winning artists and LEGO® bricks enthusiasts have brought a fun LEGO® bricks event to the Florida State Fair. Makers of all ages have been involved in this build, featuring the “world famous” 30 foot dinosaur- themed working roller coaster made with LEGO® bricks. They hope that this build inspires you to imagine and create your own brick builds at home.

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Step back in time at Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr.’s Cracker Country, Tampa’s only living history museum! With 13 original structures Country that date back to theCracker late 1800s and knowledgeable docents in historic dress, walking into Cracker Country feels like a step back in time.

Educational groups can schedule tours, and members of the public can enjoy Cracker Country during the annual Florida State Fair or during select special events. Learn about Florida’s rural past in this hands-on, immersive adventure!

CRACKER COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

SOUTHERN EXPRESS

BORN LONESOME

BITS OF GRASS

SHOW DATES: 4/22-25 & 4/30 & 5/2

SHOW DATES: 5/1

SHOW DATES: 4/26 - 4/29

DAILY TIMES

12:00 2:00 4:00

DAILY TIMES

12:00 2:00 4:00

DAILY TIMES

12:00 2:00 4:00

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EXPO HALL RETAIL & MORE!

Shop from thousands of products and hundreds of vendors in 87,500 square feet of retail paradise!

Expo Hall has anything you could need whether you are looking for home improvement, spas and mattresses to homemade gifts, skin care items, sheds, apparel items for all ages and the latest trends and gadgets. Inside Expo Hall, you will also find an array of booths from our many partners and sponsors of the Florida State Fair!

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Endless shopping opportunities continue over at the Special Events Center West!

Want to continue your shopping and browsing fun?

Head over to the Special Events Center West! New this year, you can find even more retail vendors on the west side along with our Craftsmen's Marketplace on the east side of the building!

MAP LOCATION Expo Hall, SEC - Shopping

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Shopping BOTH BUILDINGS OPEN DAILY UNTIL 9PM

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CRAFTSMEN’S MARKETPLACE PRESENTED BY THE FLORIDA PEANUT FEDERATION

Craftsmen’s Marketplace located in the Special Events Center, is the perfect shopping opportunity for all things handcrafted. The east side of the Special Events Center is dedicated to showcasing all things carefully crafted by hand. Shop wood carvings to soaps to candles and everything in between!

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SAFETY AT THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Florida State Fairgrounds is taking extra precautions to assure the health and safety of our employees and guests. It is our mission to keep guests and staff safe while also continuing to make your visit a memorable experience. View the full list of safety measures at FloridaStateFair.com/safety

FACE MASKS

HAND WASHING & SANITIZER

Masks are to be worn in all indoor spaces and outdoors when not consuming food and drinks. Entry will be denied without a face mask unless impairment to an existing health condition. All employees and vendors will be required to wear a face mask.

Please wash hands before leaving animal areas - especially before eating and as often as you can. An increased number of hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available throughout the fairgrounds.

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Special EVENTS FLORIDA STATE FAIR EATING CONTESTS The name speaks for itself here. In these contests, only one winner can be named champion! Think you’ve got the stomach it takes to win? Join us in the Entertainment Hall. Registration available on the day of the event only.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH REGISTER AT 1:00PM START TIME 3:00 PM

MONDAY, APRIL 26TH REGISTER AT 1:00PM START TIME 3:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 1ST REGISTER AT 1:00PM START TIME 3:00 PM

MCDONALD'S KIDS DAY SHOW Join Ronald McDonald as he mesmerizes the audience through juggling, magic and mayhem in this high-energy comedic show!

McDonald’s Operators of Hillsborough County

APRIL 30, 2021 5:00PM THE FLORIDA STAGE

DEEP FRIED DASH 5K RACE THROUGH THE FAIR!

Race your way through the 2021 Florida State Fair at the 2ND Annual Deep Fried Dash 5K Presented By Sleep Number! All proceeds from the Deep Fried Dash will benefit the Florida State Fair Foundation. The mission of the Florida State Fair Foundation is to improve and support the Florida State Fair agricultural, scientific, and educational programs.

The Florida State Fair Foundation is designated as a 501(C)(3). Register at FloridaStateFair.com/5K MAY 1, 2021 7:00AM RACE STARTS AT THE FLORIDA STAGE

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2021 SPONSORS McDonald’s Operators of Hillsborough County

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DOYLE CARLTON III & FAMILY

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