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The annual Florida State Fair is 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. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds with plenty of free entertainment included with admission. Make sure to plan your day in advance to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes the state fair has to offer. Parking is free during the Fair.
Cracker Country
Cracker Country is a rural Florida living history museum located on the Florida State Fairgrounds. It was founded with the purpose of preserving Floridas rural heritage. The museum recreates an 1890s rural Florida town. Its collection of 13 original buildings dating back from 1870-1912 were relocated from across the state of Florida beginning in 1978 when Cracker Country was established by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Today, the historically furnished buildings recreate the lifestyles of the past; and costumed interpreters portray daily living as Florida pioneers and share the stories of early Floridian's experiences.
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Cracker Country
Cracker Country encourages all of their guests to participate in the many hands-on and minds-on learning experiences offered at the museum. In this image you can see a historical interpreter demonstrating late 19th century period tools.
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Cracker Country
During the Florida State Fair, crafters and demonstrators come to Cracker Country to share their knowledge by means of lively interpretations to State Fair guests. In this image you can see one of Cracker Country's crafters constructing a historically accurate rural Florida fence.
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Cracker Country
The farm site is Cracker Country’s newest interpretive site allowing guests to relive unique aspects or early rural Florida live. Currently, it features field crops and historical activities appropriate to the 1890s.
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Circus HollywoodEvery year Circus Hollywood comes to the Florida State Fair to entertain guests with the world of wonder and excitement.
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Equestrian Center
The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center was built by horsemen for horsemen. Four hundred and seventy one permanent stalls surround the 155’ X 270’ covered arena and three outdoor show rings that are suitable for all types of equestrian competitions. The facility is staffed by service oriented people who have been involved in the horse show industry for over twenty years. This staff has the knowledge and ability to provide world class support to local, national and international horse shows. The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center located on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida is in the proximity of numerous hotels and restaurants as well as up-scale shopping and attractions such as the Hard Rock Casino, Busch Gardens and some of the finest beaches in the world. Location and amenities make the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center a top location for horse shows in Florida.
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Equestrian Center
Visit the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center during the Florida State Fair and see powerful horses displaying their talent.
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Equestrian Center
Located beneath towering grandfather oak trees, the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center includes exercise grounds, warm-up rings, two show rings, and a Gran Prix Ring. The 9,000 square foot indoor pavilion can accommodate exhibitor banquet and festival seating overlooking the show rings, all in a climate-controlled environment. There’s plenty of room to spread out too, with 471 permanent stalls in five barns, plus ample parking for vehicles and trailers. On site camping hook-ups are conveniently located near the facility. Indoor restrooms round out the list of exhibitor amenities.
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Equestrian Center
The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center gives Florida's horse enthusiasts the opportunity to display their talents.
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Fireworks
On select nights fireworks light up the sky at the Florida State Fair.
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Fair Food
The State Fair midway offers all sorts of food ranging from classics like snow cones and cotton candy to the wild and crazy treats you can only get at the Florida State Fair.
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Fair Food
Candy apples are a classic treat that have been eaten around the world since the early 1900s. At the Florida State Fair you can find everything from candy apples and caramel apples to gourmet apple sweets.
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Fair Food
The Florida State Fair offers a wide variety of food options for all fair-goers.
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Livestock
The Florida State Fair showcases Florida's agriculture to a diverse audience of Fair-goers.
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Livestock
The Florida State Fair offers youth competitors the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge, and prized animals with guests.
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Livestock
The Florida State Fair offers a wide variety of educational exhibits - from agriculture to history to environment.
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MidwaySideshow acts are featured at fairs and festivals across the world. At the Florida State Fair our World of Wonders begins guests into a life of human oddities and unique talents.
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Midway
The Florida State Fair offers a wide variety of games for all ages.
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Midway
The midway at night temps guests into a world of flashing lights, carnival music, and excitement.
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