Fair 2025
Exhibits
Ag Hall of Fame
A presentation of Florida's wide variety of agricultural commodities and products. Learn about the lives and accomplishments of the Ag Hall of Fame inductees.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Ag Hall of Fame
Ag-Venture
A hands-on learning experience focused on the importance of agriculture and where food comes from.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Ag Hall of Fame
Ag Bootcamp
Pet animals, milk a cow, build a scarecrow, and enjoy hands-on farm activities. Fun and learning for the whole family!
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Salute To Ag
Cattle Ranching Museum
Florida's cattle industry is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Experience 500 years of tradition through stories, photographs, and artifacts.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Forestry/Florida Cattle Ranching
Camel Rides
Climb aboard and enjoy a unique ride on a friendly camel! Available for an additional cost.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Mall
Fish & Wildlife Exhibit
Meet Florida's incredible native species. Discover ways to enjoy our environment, such as hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, and more.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Fish & Wildlife Exhibit
Forest Discovery Center
Highlighting the ecological and economic importance of Florida's forests. Meet foresters, fire fighters, and others who protect our lands.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Forestry/Florida Cattle Ranching
Great American Petting Zoo
Guests of all ages can interact with a variety of farm animals.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 9pm
Location: Salute to Ag
Giraffic Menagerie Petting Zoo
Meet friendly animals up close! Feed goats, sheep, llamas, and more for a fun, hands-on experience.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Mall
Insect Encounter
Discover the amazing world of bugs! See how much we depend on bugs to make our world a better place to live.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: South Main Street
Learning Garden
This garden was developed in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. and other local businesses to educate about sustainable gardening.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 9pm
Location: Florida Learning Garden
Little Farm Hands
An agricultural education experience for kids! Children ages 3-8 are encouraged to explore the world of ag from the farm to the market!
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Ag Hall of Fame
Live Wall Mural Painting
Witness creativity come to life as artists paint stunning murals in real time! These vibrant and dynamic works of art are created right before your eyes, adding bursts of color and inspiration to the fairgrounds.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: All Around Grounds
Live 2D Chalk Competition
Cheer on skilled artists as they compete to create stunning 2D chalk designs! From bold colors to intricate details, this lively competition showcases artistic talent and adds a splash of creativity to your fair experience.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Steam Engine
3D Chalk Art
Step into a world of optical illusions with incredible 3D chalk art! Watch talented artists transform the pavement into jaw-dropping, interactive masterpieces that seem to leap off the ground. Perfect for photos and unforgettable moments!
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Steam Engine
Livestock Barns
Learn about beef and dairy cows, pygmy goats, dairy goats, sheep, and swine. Various species will be shown throughout the fair.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 9pm
Location: Livestock Barns
Power of Steam
Visit one of the largest collections of 19th and 20th century working engines and learn how steam powered Florida throughout the years.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Steam Engine Exhibit
Pony Rides
Kids can enjoy a delightful pony ride and create unforgettable memories! Available for an additional cost.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Mall
Thank a Farmer Experience
Celebrate Florida agriculture and the hard-working, local farmers who make it possible. Experience the beautiful and educational exhibits and stop by between 3pm-5pm daily for the chance to meet and thank a local farmer for their contributions.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Ag Hall of Fame
Time Travel Through Florida Agriculture Hologram Show
Step into a multimedia theater where holographic images will appear to tell the story of agriculture in Florida from indigenous times through today's high-tech farming. Ten minute showing.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Ag Hall of Fame
Rabbit & Poultry Barn
View different breeds of rabbits and chickens, as well as eggs hatching and litters of baby rabbits.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 9pm
Location: Rabbit & Poultry Barn
Cracker Country
Immerse yourself in the life of a 19th century Florida pioneer. Visit authentic buildings and learn about home life, trade, commerce and transportation as it was in rural Florida.
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Cracker Country
Creative Living Competitions
Stroll through Florida Center to view works of art created and submitted to the Creative Living Competitions by talented individuals from all across the state of Florida!
Dates/Times:
2/6 - 2/17: When Gates Open until 6pm
Location: Florida Center