Physical Address: 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
There are 3 entrances into the Fairgrounds property: Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., US Hwy. 301 and Orient Road. MLK, Jr. Blvd. and US Hwy. 301 are only open when there are events ongoing at the Fairgrounds. The Orient Road entrance is accessible seven days a week with 24-hour security present. Please use the proper entrance identified for each event occurring at the Fairgrounds.
Driving Directions -- How to get here:
From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-275 North toward I-4/Orlando and merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B. Take Exit #5 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd./SR-574 West) and turn right off the ramp. Proceed past the Orient Rd. light and the Fairgrounds entrance is on the left-hand side.
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: From I-4 Eastbound only, take Exit #6 for Orient Rd. and turn right off the ramp. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance immediately on the left-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Travel on I-275 North toward I-4/Orlando and merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B. Take Exit #7 (U.S. Hwy. 301 South) and stay in the right lane heading south for ¼ mile. Turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go past the light at MLK, Jr. Blvd.
From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #5 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.). Turn left off the ramp. Proceed past the Orient Rd. light and the Fairgrounds entrance is immediately on the left.
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / HILLSBOROUGH AVE and merge onto E. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. Proceed to the light at Orient Road and turn left. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the left-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / HILLSBOROUGH AVE and merge onto US-301 south toward RIVERVIEW. Head south ¼ mile and turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go past the light at MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Traveling north on I-75, take Exit #260 (B) and merge LEFT onto DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD (aka SR-574 West). Traveling south on I-75, take Exit #260 and merge RIGHT onto DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD. Go west for 2.5 miles and pass the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. Turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance.
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Follow the same directions as when traveling to the MLK, Jr. Blvd. entrance, however keep proceeding on MLK, Jr. Blvd. to the next light which is ORIENT RD. Make a right at Orient Road. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the right-hand side. Check in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Follow the same directions as when traveling to the MLK, Jr. Blvd. entrance, however make a right-hand turn at the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. The Fairgrounds entrance will be on the left-hand side across from the Holiday Inn Express and the Winghouse Restaurant.
HARTline Bus Routes - Route 32 from West Tampa Transfer Center to the Mango WAL-MART / Netpark travels on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and operates seven days.
- Route 37 from Netpark to Westfield Shoppingtown in Brandon and travels on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and operates Monday through Saturday.
- Route 57 operates weekdays only traveling from Netpark Transfer Center and stops at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on its way to the University Area Transit Center.
Route schedule information can be found on www.hartline.org or by calling the HARTinfo Line at 813-254-4278.
About the Fairgrounds facilities:
Total flexibility and versatile accommodations mean the Florida State Fairgrounds ready to meet the needs of any event, large or small. From an intimate wedding or banquet, to a massive event for thousands, we're nimble enough to fit your needs and make your guests feel welcome.
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