Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 fair.<\/p>\n
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What You Need To Know<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n- View the guide to\u00a0the 2026 Florida State Fair below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Follow Spectrum Bay News 9 for coverage and download our app<\/a> to track the weather before heading out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h5>\n
\n<\/div>\nWhen is the Florida State Fair? \u23f0<\/h2>\n
The Florida State Fair is scheduled to take place from Feb. 5 through Feb. 16.<\/p>\n
Fair Hours:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Monday\u00a0– Thursday:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Entry Gates: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Ride Midway: Opens at 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Entry Gates: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Ride Midway: Opens at 10:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fair Ticket Prices \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<\/h2>\n
Child (Ages 6-11):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Monday – Thursday: $7<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Adult (Ages 12-54):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Monday – Thursday: $12<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Senior (Ages 55+):<\/b><\/p>\n
Ride Armband (All Ages):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Monday – Thursday: $35<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, the Florida State Fair will offer discounted tickets on the following days:<\/p>\n
\n- Heroes Day (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID.<\/li>\n
- Opening Day Bounce Back Deal (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0(NEW)\u00a0Every 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 Feb. 6\u201316.<\/li>\n
- $5 Freedom Friday: (Feb. 6):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission and $5 parking after 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Youth in Ag Day (Feb. 7):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.<\/li>\n
- BOGO Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID. (NEW)\u00a0Buy One Get One admission\u00a0and<\/i>\u00a0Buy One Get One ride armband after 3 p.m. (Both must be purchased at the gate and used the same day.)\u00a0Free admission for Girl Scouts in uniform.<\/li>\n
- Feeding Tampa Bay Day (Feb. 8):<\/b>\u00a0$1.00 from every ticket redeemed will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay.<\/li>\n
- Exceptional Citizens Morning (Feb. 9):<\/b> (NEW)\u00a0Exceptional Citizens Morning from 11 a.m.\u20131 p.m.\u00a0Free admission for the exceptional citizen with an accompanying paid guest.\u00a0Designed for guests with lifelong developmental, physical, and sensory disabilities.\u00a0Sensory-friendly adjustments (lower sound and lighting).\u00a0Midway opens at 1 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Hospitality & Service Industry Day (Feb. 9):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for service and hospitality staff with employer ID.<\/li>\n
- College Student Day (Feb. 9):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for college students with college ID.<\/li>\n
- One Great Price\u00a0(Feb. 10):<\/b>\u00a0$25 admission + unlimited rides (select specialty rides excluded), available all day.<\/li>\n
- Senior Savings Day (Feb. 11):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for seniors 55+.\u00a0Seniors also receive weekday admission (Mon\u2013Fri) for $11.<\/li>\n
- $3 Thursday (Feb. 12):<\/b>\u00a0$3 admission, plus select rides, games, and food items after 3 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Family Day (Feb. 13):<\/b>\u00a0Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5 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.\u00a0A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.<\/i><\/li>\n
- Youth in Ag Day (Feb. 14):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.<\/li>\n
- Salute to America Day (Feb. 16):<\/b>\u00a0Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5 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.\u00a0A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.<\/i> (NEW)\u00a0Free admission for active or retired military with valid military ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Purchase tickets for the Florida State Fair.<\/a><\/p>\nRides at the Florida State Fair Midway (Spectrum News)\n<\/div>\nFairgrounds Location \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/h2>\n
The Florida State Fairgrounds are located at 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.<\/p>\n
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Fair Parking\u00a0\ud83d\ude97<\/h2>\n
View details and pricing for parking at the Florida State Fair.<\/a><\/p>\nNew Fair Food\u00a0\ud83c\udf5f<\/b><\/p>\nA new year at the Florida State Fair means new food to try. This year, attendees can look forward to delicious treats which include items true to this year\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Sunniest Celebration\u201d theme like \u201cAmerica\u2019s Birthday Cake Iced Tea,\u201d \u201cRed, White & Berry Smoothie\u201d and \u201cStar-Spangled Cookie Sundae,\u201d along with popular dishes that feature cookie butter, Dubai chocolate and more.\u00a0Here\u2019s a list of some of this year\u2019s additions.<\/p>\n
View more information on this year’s new food at the Florida State Fair.<\/a> Scroll down for a food location map.<\/i><\/p>\n\n
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- View the guide to\u00a0the 2026 Florida State Fair below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Follow Spectrum Bay News 9 for coverage and download our app<\/a> to track the weather before heading out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h5>\n
\n<\/div>\nWhen is the Florida State Fair? \u23f0<\/h2>\n
The Florida State Fair is scheduled to take place from Feb. 5 through Feb. 16.<\/p>\n
Fair Hours:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Monday\u00a0– Thursday:<\/b><\/p>\n
- \n
- Entry Gates: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Ride Midway: Opens at 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day:<\/b><\/p>\n
- \n
- Entry Gates: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Ride Midway: Opens at 10:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fair Ticket Prices \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<\/h2>\n
Child (Ages 6-11):<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Monday – Thursday: $7<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Adult (Ages 12-54):<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Monday – Thursday: $12<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Senior (Ages 55+):<\/b><\/p>\n
Ride Armband (All Ages):<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Monday – Thursday: $35<\/li>\n
- Friday – Sunday and Presidents’ Day: $45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, the Florida State Fair will offer discounted tickets on the following days:<\/p>\n
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- Heroes Day (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID.<\/li>\n
- Opening Day Bounce Back Deal (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0(NEW)\u00a0Every 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 Feb. 6\u201316.<\/li>\n
- $5 Freedom Friday: (Feb. 6):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission and $5 parking after 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Youth in Ag Day (Feb. 7):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.<\/li>\n
- BOGO Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID. (NEW)\u00a0Buy One Get One admission\u00a0and<\/i>\u00a0Buy One Get One ride armband after 3 p.m. (Both must be purchased at the gate and used the same day.)\u00a0Free admission for Girl Scouts in uniform.<\/li>\n
- Feeding Tampa Bay Day (Feb. 8):<\/b>\u00a0$1.00 from every ticket redeemed will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay.<\/li>\n
- Exceptional Citizens Morning (Feb. 9):<\/b> (NEW)\u00a0Exceptional Citizens Morning from 11 a.m.\u20131 p.m.\u00a0Free admission for the exceptional citizen with an accompanying paid guest.\u00a0Designed for guests with lifelong developmental, physical, and sensory disabilities.\u00a0Sensory-friendly adjustments (lower sound and lighting).\u00a0Midway opens at 1 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Hospitality & Service Industry Day (Feb. 9):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for service and hospitality staff with employer ID.<\/li>\n
- College Student Day (Feb. 9):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for college students with college ID.<\/li>\n
- One Great Price\u00a0(Feb. 10):<\/b>\u00a0$25 admission + unlimited rides (select specialty rides excluded), available all day.<\/li>\n
- Senior Savings Day (Feb. 11):<\/b>\u00a0$5 admission all day for seniors 55+.\u00a0Seniors also receive weekday admission (Mon\u2013Fri) for $11.<\/li>\n
- $3 Thursday (Feb. 12):<\/b>\u00a0$3 admission, plus select rides, games, and food items after 3 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Family Day (Feb. 13):<\/b>\u00a0Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5 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.\u00a0A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.<\/i><\/li>\n
- Youth in Ag Day (Feb. 14):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for FFA, YLPA, and 4-H members with ID, or in official dress or club shirt.<\/li>\n
- Salute to America Day (Feb. 16):<\/b>\u00a0Persons 17 years of age or younger will receive free admission to the Florida State Fair until 5 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.\u00a0A parent or guardian can supervise up to 4 persons 17 years of age or younger.<\/i> (NEW)\u00a0Free admission for active or retired military with valid military ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Purchase tickets for the Florida State Fair.<\/a><\/p>\n
Rides at the Florida State Fair Midway (Spectrum News)\n<\/div>\nFairgrounds Location \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/h2>\n
The Florida State Fairgrounds are located at 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.<\/p>\n
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View details and pricing for parking at the Florida State Fair.<\/a><\/p>\nNew Fair Food\u00a0\ud83c\udf5f<\/b><\/p>\n
A new year at the Florida State Fair means new food to try. This year, attendees can look forward to delicious treats which include items true to this year\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Sunniest Celebration\u201d theme like \u201cAmerica\u2019s Birthday Cake Iced Tea,\u201d \u201cRed, White & Berry Smoothie\u201d and \u201cStar-Spangled Cookie Sundae,\u201d along with popular dishes that feature cookie butter, Dubai chocolate and more.\u00a0Here\u2019s a list of some of this year\u2019s additions.<\/p>\n
View more information on this year’s new food at the Florida State Fair.<\/a> Scroll down for a food location map.<\/i><\/p>\n
\n - Opening Day Bounce Back Deal (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0(NEW)\u00a0Every 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 Feb. 6\u201316.<\/li>\n
- Heroes Day (Feb. 5):<\/b>\u00a0Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military, medical personnel (NEW), and teachers (NEW) with valid agency ID.<\/li>\n
- Follow Spectrum Bay News 9 for coverage and download our app<\/a> to track the weather before heading out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h5>\n
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Animals at the Florida State Fair (Spectrum News)\n<\/div>\n