There is always plenty to do on the Florida State Fairgrounds. Take advantage of an afternoon and visit one of our many events. Our facilities are home to many different events throughout the season.  Including boat shows, outdoor expos, R.V. shows, craft showcases, gun shows and more!  Visit our events calendar regularly for an update.  

• Come to Florida’s top location for horse shows and enjoy a wide variety of   equestrian competitions at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center.

• Cracker Country - Come experience rural Florida at its finest. Relax under one of the live oak trees while being transported back in time. 

The Florida State Fair (a.k.a. The Best Time of the Year!) a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days.  February 9-20, 2012 

• Sign up for an Agribusiness Fair Tour and see the in's and out's of Florida's agriculture.





  • Tampa Motorcycle Training - Learn from the Best!
    Have you been dreaming of the open road? Feeling the wind on your face and the sun against your skin. Is this is your idea of Heaven?

    With Tampa Motorcycle Training, their certified trainers will teach you the skills you need to get your motorcycle license in just one weekend.
  • Old-Fashioned Quilts at Cracker Country

    Saturday, April 16th 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

    Textile arts were very popular in the 1890s. Families darned socks, sewed clothing, weaved rugs, fashioned fabric dolls, and knitted blankets on a regular basis. The textile arts were not only functional but also beautiful as seen in Cracker Country’s...

  • Spring Home & Garden Show

    Spring is in the air!

    You're ready to spruce up the yard, and decorate the house, or perhaps you want to tackle that remodeling job.

    This is your chance to save BIG! at the Spring Home & Garden Show.

    From the kitchen to the garden, you can delight your senses,...

  • Cracker Country Spring School Tours
    It's Spring time at Cracker Country! School Tours have begun!

    Surrounding area schools will be visiting Cracker Country ready to be immersed in the sights, textures, sounds, tastes and smells of the past.

    Each group is led by a docent dressed in 1890's period clothing. Tours stop in the...
  • Florida's Largest Golf Show
    Bringing the Outdoors In!

    It's Tee Time at Florida's Largest Golf Show!

    See all the latest and greatest in Golf equipment
    Chat with experienced golfers, and equipment Guru's

    Meet Golf Superstar Annika Sorenstam on Friday, March 11, at 1:00 p.m.
    Autograph signing after the presentation!

    Enter for a chance to win a...


 

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