Experience Tampa’s premier, full-service equestrian facility at the Florida State Fairgrounds, with tranquil, oak-lined grounds right next to the excitement of the city.
Learn about Florida’s pioneering past at Cracker Country, Tampa’s only living history museum, located at The Fairgrounds, featuring structures from the late 1800s.
Agriculture at The Fairgrounds celebrates the industry that feeds our state and shapes our world. Here we champion the hardworking farmers, innovative students, and incredible livestock that make Florida unique.
The Florida State Fairgrounds embodies the idea of working hard and playing hard. We’re a diverse team of 60+ year-round employees and 800+ seasonal employees who value teamwork, consistency, and a desire to create amazing experiences. Every team member plays an important part in bringing the fun of the Florida State Fair and more than 250 year-round experiences to life.
Learn More About Us
We build the spirit of the Florida State Fair Authority upon the dedicated people who power our year-round events. We embody these core values:
Follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to stay updated on future roles, see professional insights, and get an honest look at our workplace culture.
Learn about other ways to get involved and support the mission of the Florida State Fair and help us deliver exceptional year-round events.
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🎯 Ready to make an impact?
Join us for the Friends of the Fair Sporting Clays Tournament on October 2 at FishHawk Sporting Clays! Whether you register a team, become a sponsor, donate a raffle item, or spread the word, your support helps the Florida State Fair Foundation continue its mission of supporting youth, agriculture, and education programs.
Register today and help us make a difference at the link in bio!
#FriendsOfTheFair #SportingClays #FloridaStateFairFoundation
Aug 4
🚨 Fair food lovers, this one`s for you!
We made Yelp`s list of Top State Fairs for Festival Foods, proving once again that calories don`t count at the Fair😂
Drop the Fair food you`re already thinking about 100+ days before opening day!👇
Aug 3
🚨We`re Hiring at the Florida State Fairgrounds!
Join a Tampa Bay Top Workplace and help create memorable experiences year-round.
Now Hiring:
🎪 Event Services Technicians (Full-Time & Part-Time)
🏡 Historic Docent (Part-Time)
⚡ Electrical Technician (Part-Time)
Learn more & apply at the link in bio!
#NowHiring #TampaJobs #FloridaStateFairgrounds #JoinOurTeam #TopWorkplace
Jul 30
The Tampa Bay Home Show is at the fairgrounds this weekend!
📅 August 1 - 2
📍 Expo Hall
⏰ Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
⏰ Sunday: 10AM - 4PM
More information: @tampabayhomeshow
#FloridaStateFairgrounds #tampafl #thingstodointampa
Jul 29
With a whole lot more in between☺️
Can’t wait for days like this Feb 4-15, 2027!
#flstatefair #tampafl #floridastatefairgrounds #thingstodointampa
Jul 28
What`s happening at the fairgrounds!👋
Florida Gun Show
July 25 - 26
📍Expo Hall
Christmas in July
July 25 - 26
📍Entertainment Hall
👉For more info on upcoming events, visit the link in bio!
#tampafl #floridastatefairgrounds #thingstodointampa
Jul 22
200 days. Feb 4 - 15. See you there!🎡🤠
#flstatefair #tampafl #thingstodointampa
Jul 19
What`s happening at the fairgrounds!👋
SharkCon
@shark_con
July 18 - 19
📍Expo Hall
TCG Trade N Play
@tampabaytcg
July 18 - 19
📍Entertainment Hall
👉For more info on upcoming events, visit the link in bio!
#tampafl #floridastatefairgrounds #thingstodointampa
Jul 16
🎂 Happy Birthday, Tampa!
We’re proud to call this vibrant city home and honored to be a place where our community comes together year-round.
#HappyBirthdayTampa #TampaBay #FloridaStateFairgrounds
Jul 15
📚☀️ Looking for a fun way to keep the kids reading this summer?
Join Sunny’s Summer Reading Challenge! Florida youth ages 5–17 can read this summer, earn fun prizes, and receive a FREE weekday admission ticket to the 2027 Florida State Fair.
✅ Read books, e-books, or audiobooks
✅ Complete your reading goal by August 1
✅ Submit your reading log by August 5
Learn more and download your log book at the link in bio!
#SunnysSummerReadingChallenge #ReadWithSunny #SummerReading #FLStateFair
Jul 13
What`s happening at the fairgrounds!👋
Suit Bros
July 10 - 12
📍Florida Center
Tampa Toy Con
July 11 - 12
📍Special Events Center
Import Evolution Car Show
July 11
📍Expo Hall
Tampa Bay Bridal Show
July 12
📍Entertainment Hall
👉For more info on upcoming events, visit the link in bio!
#tampafl #floridastatefairgrounds #thingstodointampa
Jul 10
🎉Congratulations to Cracker Country on being named the #2 Top Place to Take Kids in Tampa for 2026 by Kids Out And About Tampa Bay!
For generations, Cracker Country has brought Florida’s history to life through hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and unforgettable learning opportunities for families. This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of the staff, volunteers, and supporters who make history fun and engaging for kids of all ages.
We`re proud to have this award-winning gem right here at the Florida State Fairgrounds!
#CrackerCountry #FloridaStateFairgrounds #TampaBay #FamilyFun #LivingHistory
Jul 9
We couldn’t wait to celebrate🇺🇸🎡
This February, we celebrated America’s 250th at the Florida State Fair - honoring our history, traditions, and the communities that bring us together.
Happy Fourth of July!❤️🤍💙
Jul 4
Big news, Fair fans… we’ve been nominated!🎉🎡
The Florida State Fair is up for USA TODAY 10Best “Best State Fair” - and we need YOUR vote to stay on top🙌
Vote at the link in our bio!
✅ You can vote once per day through July 27 - thank you for your support!
#flstatefair #tampafl #USAToday10Best
Jun 29
Sunny said you needed new stickers for the group chat… you’re welcome☀️😌
#flstatefair #stickers #tampafl
Jun 26
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