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.
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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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🚜🌾Did you know Farm Credit has been supporting American agriculture for more than 100 years?
Their display in our TECO Arena gives guests a chance to explore the history of agriculture and the people who help make it possible.
Thank you, Farm Credit, for your continued support of agricultural education at the Florida State Fairgrounds💚
#SponsorSpotlight #FarmCredit #AgAtTheFair #FloridaStateFairgrounds
Aug 24
Raise your hand if you`re from the 813! 🙋
Today we`re celebrating the city, the community, and all the reasons we`re proud to call Tampa Bay home💙🎡
Happy 813 Day!
#813Day #TampaFL
Aug 13
What`s happening at the fairgrounds!👋
The FitFest | @the_fitfest
August 15 - 16
📍Expo Hall
Fear Circus | @fearcircusunleashed
August 14
📍Special Events Center
KPOP Warriors | @kpopwarriorslive
August 15
📍Special Events Center
Fairgrounds Flea | @thefairgroundsflea
August 15
📍Florida Center
👉For more info on upcoming events, visit the link in bio!
#tampafl #floridastatefairgrounds #thingstodointampa
Aug 11
Merch sale!! Every item in our store is $8.13 or less, plus FREE shipping on every order to celebrate 813 day this week🎉
Shop now at the link in bio!
#813Day #FLStateFair #tampafl
Aug 10
💙📚 Proud to partner with the Bullard Family Foundation for today`s Back to School Bash, helping local students and families gear up for a successful school year!
From backpacks and school supplies to smiles and community connections, it was an incredible day of giving back. And of course, Sunny had a great time joining in the fun! ☀️
Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference💙
#BackToSchoolBash #BullardFamilyFoundation #FloridaStateFairgrounds
Aug 8
Fort Myers ✅ FFEA ✅ Awards ✅🏆
We’re proud of our team and grateful to be recognized among Florida’s best festivals, fairs, and events. Here’s to continuing to create memorable experiences for our guests year-round!
#FFEA2026
Aug 6
The Brick Fan Event - A LEGO Fan Experience is at the fairgrounds this weekend!
📅 August 8 - 9
📍 Entertainment Hall
⏰ Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
⏰ Sunday: 10AM - 4PM
More information: @brickfanevent
#FloridaStateFairgrounds #tampafl #thingstodointampa
Aug 5
🎯 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
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