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2026 Fair Daily Deals & Gate Promotions

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★★★ Promo Days ★★★
  • Feb 05

    Heroes Day

    Thursday, FEB 05

    • Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID.
  • Feb 05

    Opening Day Bounce Back Deal

    Thursday, FEB 05

    • NEW: Every guest who enters with a paid admission ticket on opening day (Feb 5) will receive an additional admission ticket at no charge, valid for a single-day entry February 6–16, 2026.
  • Feb 06

    $5 Freedom Friday

    Friday, FEB 06

    • $5 admission and $5 parking after 5 p.m.
  • Feb 07

    Youth in Ag Day

    Saturday, FEB 07

    • Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.
  • Feb 08

    BOGO Bowl Sunday

    Sunday, FEB 08

    • Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID.
    • NEW: Buy One Get One admission and Buy One Get One ride armband after 3 p.m. (Both must be purchased at the gate and used the same day.)
    • Free admission for Girl Scouts in uniform.
  • Feb 08

    Feeding Tampa Bay Day

    Sunday, FEB 08

    • $1.00 from every ticket redeemed will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay.
  • Feb 09

    Exceptional Citizens Morning

    Monday, FEB 09

    • NEW: Exceptional Citizens Morning from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
      • Free admission for the exceptional citizen with an accompanying paid guest.
      • Designed for guests with lifelong developmental, physical, and sensory disabilities.
      • Sensory-friendly adjustments (lower sound and lighting).
      • Midway opens at 1 p.m.
  • Feb 09

    Hospitality & Service Industry Day

    Monday, FEB 09

    • $5 admission all day for service and hospitality staff with employer ID.
  • Feb 09

    College Student Day

    Monday, FEB 09

    • NEW: $5 admission all day for college students with college ID.
  • Feb 10

    One Great Price

    Tuesday, FEB 10

    • $25 admission + unlimited rides (select specialty rides excluded), available all day.
  • Feb 11

    Senior Savings Day

    Wednesday, FEB 11

    • $5 admission all day for seniors 55+.
    • Seniors also receive weekday admission (Mon–Fri) for $11.
  • Feb 12

    $3 Thursday

    Thursday, FEB 12

    • $3 admission, plus select rides, games, and food items after 3 p.m.
  • Feb 13

    Family Day

    Friday, FEB 13

    • Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5:00 p.m. with an admission paying parent or guardian, 21 years of age or older with a valid ID, for entry to the Florida State Fair. A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.
  • Feb 14

    Youth in Ag Day

    Saturday, FEB 14

    • Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.
  • Feb 16

    Salute to America Day

    Monday, FEB 16

    • Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5:00 p.m. with an admission paying parent or guardian, 21 years of age or older with a valid ID, for entry to the Florida State Fair. A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.
    • NEW: Free admission for active or retired military with valid military ID.

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Events & Tickets
Fairgrounds Map
  • MidFlorida Amphitheater US Hwy 301 Entrance
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
    Bob Thomas Equestrian Center Orient Road Entrance, Gate 4
  • TECO Arena
    TECO Arena MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
  • Cracker Country
    Cracker Country MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Expo Hall
    Expo Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Entertainment Hall
    Entertainment Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - The Florida Center
    Florida Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center
    Special Events Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3