Mailing address:  Florida State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 11766  Tampa, FL 33680

or Physical Address [use for sending shipments]: 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N.  Tampa, FL 33610

Phone: 813-621-7821  or  Toll Free 1-800-345-FAIR (3247)
Main Fax: 813-740-3505

"Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE 

Charles C. Pesano - Executive Director
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Kathleen Fisher - Executive Assistant
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HUMAN RESOURCES / EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION 

Evelyn Torres - Human Resource Director
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MARKETING / PUBLIC RELATIONS / SALES

Rip Stalvey - Marketing & Museum Operations Director
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Denise Shreaves - Marketing & Public Relations Manager
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Tonya Updegraff - Sponsorship Sales Account Executive
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Terri Parnell - Sales Director for Facility Rentals
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Janice Riley - Sales Coordinator for Facility Rentals
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OPERATIONS & EVENT SERVICES

Fred Brown - Operations Director
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Dennis McDermott - Event Services Director
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Bill Bullock  - Facilities Operations/Safety Manager
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Michael Dillon - Inventory Control / Receiving Supervisor
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Jeff Shreaves - Information Technology Director
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ACCOUNTING / PURCHASING

John Prestianni - Controller
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Phyllis Bridges - Purchasing Manager
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Bruce Scheuerman - Finance/Billing Manager
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FAIR ENTERTAINMENT / COMPETITIONS / SPECIAL EVENTS

Joyce Covington - Special Events Manager
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AGRIBUSINESS / LIVESTOCK

Vina Jean Banks - Director of Agribusiness
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Lynann Hudson - Agribusiness Coordinator
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BOB THOMAS EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Amy Uniss - Equestrian Complex Director
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CRACKER COUNTRY Museum

Rip Stalvey - Marketing & Museum Operations Director
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Dan Marshall - Museum Experience Manager
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Linda Mahoney - Cultural Commerce Supervisor
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Susan Obarski - Museum Programs Supervisor
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Scott Merselis - Museum Multi-Media Supervisor
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Ron Tarlton - Museum Curator of Facilities
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The Florida State Fair Authority operates under the direction of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson leads the Authority, which oversees the Florida State Fairgrounds and the annual Florida State Fair.

1-800 ASK-GARY Amphitheatre (Live Nation Venue)
4802 N US Highway 301, Tampa, Florida - Main Phone (813) 740-2446
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 concert events held on the Fairgrounds property which are not organized or managed by the FSFA.  Live Nation is solely responsible for the advertising and management of its concert events.  All scheduled times, prices, and any other advertised information is subject to change and/or cancel without notice. 

Centerplate is our exclusive, on-site provider of all food and beverage services.  For all catering and concession needs for events at the Fairgrounds, please contact them directly.  

Emil Russo - General Manager.  Phone # (813) 626-5600 / E-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Suncoast Convention Services is our preferred on-site provider of special event needs for the Florida State Fair and year-round events. Suncoast Convention Services is familiar with the ins and outs of our buildings and are the masters of trade show layout and special event needs including booth setup, pipe & drape, themed decorations, and much more!

Contact JC Valenti for more information.  Phone # (813) 628-8301 or (813) 477-4225  / E-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  / Website  http://www.suncoastcs.com/

"Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.
If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing."