4800 U.S. Highway 301 North    Tampa, FL 33610
Phone (813) 621-7821              Fax (813) 740-3505             www.floridastatefair.com   

• Ongoing weekly through the end of June: Country Tea Time at Cracker Country 
• June 1-4: SDHC High School Graduation
• June 2: Concert - No Doubt with Paramore
• June 6: Hands-On History Tours for Youth Groups (ongoing monthly)
• June 6: Discover the Past (ongoing monthly)
• June 6-7: Suncoast Gun Show & Sale
• June 6-7: PCHA Non-Rated Horse Show
• June 12-14: Tampa Bay Summer RV Show
• June 13-14: Hot Summer Nights Dressage Show 
• June 17: I-75 Project Development & Environment Studies Alternatives Public Workshop
• June 18-20: Fourth Annual Summer Fun Horse Show
• June 20: FWRHA Horse Show 
• June 23: FSFA Board Meeting
• June 26: Concert - Toby Keith with Trace Adkins
• June 27: Concert - Kid Rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd
• June 27-28: Florida International Reptile Show
• June 27-28: Tampa All Novice Quarter Horse Show

Ongoing Weekly through the end of June: Country Tea Time at Cracker Country
Groups of five or more are invited to come and experience a cup of Victorian tea with a twist of country every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 2:30 p.m.  Learn about this significant 19th century social ritual and take home a souvenir of your afternoon gathering. The tea cost is $20 per person and lasts approximately one hour. This program will only be offered through the month of June and the last time to enjoy this special event will be June 26, so make sure to make reservations for your group now. Reservations are required in advance to attend. Parking is free for this event when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. Please contact Susan Obarski by e-mail obarsks@doacs.state.fl.us to make a reservation or call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit online http://www.crackercountry.org/. 

June 1-4: SDHC High School Graduation
The School District of Hillsborough County (SDHC) will hold senior graduation ceremonies for local area high schools in the Expo Hall. Parking is $5 per car and $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For a complete listing of schools and commencement dates and times for each ceremony, please contact Nelson Luis by e-mail at nelson.luis@sdhc.k12.fl.us or call 813-272-4076.

June 2: Concert - No Doubt with Paramore
No Doubt with special guests, Paramore, will perform in concert on Tuesday, June 2 at the Ford Amphitheatre. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $80 and $24.50 for reserved seating, $80 for PIT area, and $10 for lawn area seating. Both the PIT area and lawn area are general admission; no specific area is assigned for seating. There will be a parking fee and service charge added to the price of each ticket. All dates, times, and acts are subject to change or cancel without notice. Rain or shine. Tickets to all Ford Amphitheatre events can be purchased in person at the Ford Amphitheatre Box Office or online exclusively at http://www.livenation.com/. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 877-598-8698. Concert guests should enter the Fairgrounds via U.S. Hwy. 301 or the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. Only guests with VIP parking access should enter through Orient Road. For the latest concert information about Ford Amphitheatre events, call 813-740-2446 or visit http://www.livenation.com/.

June 6: Hands-On History Tours for Youth Groups (ongoing monthly)
Held in Cracker Country, the hands-on history tours for youth groups are offered the first Saturday of every month, except in February, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cracker Country. Give your youth organization the opportunity to learn about the past and become a part of it. Led by knowledgeable historical interpreters, kids can spend the morning experiencing life as a Florida pioneer through hands-on chores and practices of the late 1800's. The tour cost is $5 for students ages six to twelve and one chaperone is admitted free for every 10 paid admissions. Youth groups may stay after the tour to enjoy the new “Discover the Past” program at no additional cost. Reservations are required in advance with a 10-student minimum per group. Parking is free for this event when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. To make a reservation, please call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit online http://www.crackercountry.org/, contact Susan Obarski by e-mail obarsks@doacs.state.fl.us or call 813-627-4225.

June 6: Discover the Past (ongoing monthly)
Imagine what it was like for settlers of rural Florida living in 1898 -- use your senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing to relive this time from Florida's past. The event is held in Cracker Country on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except in February). It is a fun way for families to spend an enjoyable day together by learning new activities like churning butter and tasting it, making a rope, spinning wool into yarn, or helping to plant crops. Adult admission is $6, children ages six to 12 years old and senior citizens enter for $5, and kids five and under are admitted free. Parking is free for this event when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. Reservations are not necessary for this event. For more information, visit online http://www.crackercountry.org/ or call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 6-7:  Suncoast Gun Show & Sale
One of Florida's premier gun shows returns to the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center. The Suncoast Gun Show and Sale features firearms-related accessories including gun parts, gun-related tools, knives, cases, locks, cartridge boxes and belts, and ammunition for collectors. Show hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, children 12 and younger are admitted free. All persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The Concealed Weapons/Firearms Safety Course fee is $45 per person. The classes are offered on both days at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours. Appointments are not needed for these classes, nor are firearms. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus for each time a vehicle enters the grounds. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. For more information, visit http://www.suncoastgunshows.com/ or call Suncoast Gun Collectors at 330-963-6964.

June 6-7: PCHA Non-Rated Horse Show: PCHA Non-Rated Horse Show
The Pinellas County Hunter Association (PCHA) hosts a two-day horse show featuring horses and riders competing in hunter, equitation and jumper classes at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Competition begins at 8 a.m. each day. There is no set end time; daily activities conclude when the last horse competes. Please inquire with the show office for entry fees to participate in the show. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Participants and visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.pcha-fl.org/ or call Michelle Drain at 727-546-7664 prior to the event. Please call the show grounds office number at 813-740-3500 for questions during the event.

June 12-14: Tampa Bay Summer RV Show
The Florida RV Trade Association will host a summer RV sale for three days at the Fairgrounds. Dealers from all over Florida will showcase new and used motorhomes, travel trailers, folding tent campers, and fifth wheels on display inside the Expo Hall. There will also be booths selling supplies and accessories and companies representing campgrounds, finance, and insurance needs. Demos are available for road test. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per adult and free for children less than 16 years of age. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.frvta.org/ or call 813-741-0488.

June 13-14: Hot Summer Nights Dressage Show
Bay Area Dressage will host a two-day, USEF/USDF recognized dressage horse show held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. There is no set end time; daily activities conclude when the last horse competes. Please inquire with the show office for entry fees to participate in the show and the schedule of performance times for each day. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Participants and visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online  http://www.bayareadressage.org/ or call Jill Barrera at 813-244-7911 prior to the event. Please call the show grounds office number at 813-740-3500 for questions during the event.

June 17: I-75 Project Development & Environment Studies Alternatives Public Workshop
The Florida Department of Transportation will host a two-hour public workshop to show alternatives being considered for improvements to I-75 from Moccasin Wallow Road to north of Fletcher Avenue. The event will be held in the Florida Center building from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and is open for anyone to attend.  Admission and parking are free. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.fdotd7studies.com/index.html or call Marian Scorza at 813-975-6038.

June 18-20: Fourth Annual Summer Fun Horse Show   
The Avalon Riding Academy presents a three-day, open breed horse show in the Covered Ring at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center.  Entry fees vary by class for qualifying, academy, and stake/championship classes. Please check with the show office for show times for each day. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Participants and visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information on entry and stall fees, visit online http://www.avalonstables.com/ or call Pam Roush at 813-765-7162.

June 20: FWRHA Horse Show
The Florida Walking and Racking Horse Association (FWRHA) will host classes for all levels of riders with Tennessee Walking, Racking and Spotted Saddle horses in the Covered Ring at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center.  Please inquire with the show office for show times and entry fees to participate.  Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.fwrha.org/ or call Darren Gray at 352-536-4751.

June 23: FSFA Board Meeting
The Florida State Fair Authority (FSFA) will have a Board Meeting on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Florida Center. Agenda items to be discussed will include old and new business; plus reports from the finance, marketing and long-range planning committees. The public and media are welcome to attend. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance; parking is complimentary for this event. For more information, e-mail Kathleen Fisher at fisherk@doacs.state.fl.us or call 813-627-4221.

June 26: Concert - Toby Keith with Trace Adkins
Presented by Ford F-Series, Toby Keith will perform in concert with special guest, Trace Adkins, on Friday, June 26 at the Ford Amphitheatre. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $65.50 and $45.50 for reserved seating, $40 super saver offer for two reserved tickets, $25.50 for lawn area seating, and $80 for a four pack of lawn tickets. The lawn area is general admission; no specific area is assigned for seating. There will be a parking fee and service charge added to the price of each ticket. All dates, times, and acts are subject to change or cancel without notice. Rain or shine. Tickets to all Ford Amphitheatre events can be purchased in person at the Ford Amphitheatre Box Office or online exclusively at http://www.livenation.com/. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 877-598-8698. Concert guests should enter the Fairgrounds via U.S. Hwy. 301 or the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. Only guests with VIP parking access should enter through Orient Road. For the latest concert information about Ford Amphitheatre events, call 813-740-2446 or visit http://www.livenation.com/.

June 27: Concert - Kid Rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Kid Rock will perform in concert with special guest, Lynyrd Skynyrd, on Saturday, June 27 at the Ford Amphitheatre. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $76, $56, and $46 for reserved seating, $26 for lawn area seating, and $99 for a six pack of lawn tickets. The lawn area is general admission; no specific area is assigned for seating. There will be a parking fee and service charge added to the price of each ticket. All dates, times, and acts are subject to change or cancel without notice. Rain or shine. Tickets to all Ford Amphitheatre events can be purchased in person at the Ford Amphitheatre Box Office or online exclusively at http://www.livenation.com/. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 877-598-8698. Concert guests should enter the Fairgrounds via U.S. Hwy. 301 or the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. Only guests with VIP parking access should enter through Orient Road. For the latest concert information about Ford Amphitheatre events, call 813-740-2446 or visit http://www.livenation.com/.

June 27-28: Florida International Reptile Show
This reptile and exotic animal expo will feature top reptile and amphibian breeders from across the southeast.  In addition, there will be reptile pet products and supplies, live animal presentations, educational seminars and displays, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Held in the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center, event hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for children ages 5-12, and free for kids ages four and younger. The VIP ticket price is $10 per person and can be purchased online. VIP ticket holders will gain early entry into the show at 9 a.m. on Saturday only.  All VIP tickets are held for pickup at the VIP check-in table at the event under the name used for purchase.  VIP tickets are good for both show days. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.repticon.com/, e-mail info@repticon.com or call 863-268-4273.

June 27-28: Tampa All Novice Quarter Horse Show
FQHA will host a two-day, AQHA approved all novice horse show in the Covered Ring at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center.  AQHA Professional Horsemen will conduct clinics open to all breeds of horses from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.  Please inquire with the show office for show times and entry fees to participate.  Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. For more information, visit online http://www.fqha.net/ or call Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687. 

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For more information on these and other events taking place at the Fairgrounds, please call the main office number at 813-621-7821 or visit www.floridastatefair.com and click on the Events Calendar.  Media are welcome at all events held at the Florida State Fairgrounds.  Media wishing to cover a Fairgrounds event should contact Denise Shreaves at 813-627-4314 or e-mail shreavd@doacs.state.fl.us.  To cover Ford Amphitheatre events only, please call David Harb with Live Nation at 813-600-1003.  Media should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance and check in with the security guard to notify the appropriate contact person. 

The Florida State Fair Authority (FSFA) is not responsible for any incorrect or misprinted information regarding events held on the Fairgrounds property which are not organized or managed by the FSFA.  The event organizer, not the FSFA, is solely responsible for the advertising and management of exhibitors, vendors, or sponsors participating at an event held at the Fairgrounds.  All scheduled times, prices, and any other advertised information is subject to change and/or cancel without notice.  
  
The Florida State Fair Authority is a non-profit organization which operates primarily from revenues generated from the annual State Fair and other ongoing operations during the year.  Presently, the FSFA does not receive any state tax appropriations from Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, nor the State of Florida.  The FSFA operates the Florida State Fairgrounds year-round in association with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson leads the Fair Authority Board, which oversees the Florida State Fairgrounds and the annual Florida State Fair.
 
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