Florida State Fairgrounds
The Florida State Fairgrounds is a 23-acre facility in Tampa that hosts the Florida State Fair, equestrian events, Cracker Country living history and live performances at the amphitheater. The main entrance is on Highway 301, and event parking can be bought in advance. The 2027 Florida State Fair runs for 12 days.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 23-acre facility; equestrian barns with 471 stalls
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and outdoor grounds, including equestrian rings and arena
- Official site
- floridastatefairgrounds.com
- Next festival here
- Body Mind Spirit Expo, Tampa Fall, Nov 14 to 15, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Different events use different gates: U.S. 301, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or the Orient Road service gate.
- Cracker Country is not open year round; it opens on select dates and during the annual Florida State Fair.
- The site covers 23 acres, and golf carts can be rented at the office.
- Onsite camping is part of the equestrian center amenities.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Main gate on U.S. Highway 301 · Event parking sold in advance · 23-acre site, golf carts for rent.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a fair with a living history museum on the same grounds.
- You are bringing horses and want onsite camping and stalls.
Think twice if
- You expect Cracker Country to be open on any day: it opens only on select dates and during the State Fair.
Getting there and parking
The main entrance to the Florida State Fairgrounds is on U.S. Highway 301, and fairgoers follow the directions for the U.S. 301 entrance gate. Select events, including seasonal Cracker Country events and competitions, use the entrance on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
The Orient Road service gate is for competition deliveries, school trips to Cracker Country, tours and anyone who needs special access. Event parking can be bought in advance, and an interactive map on the fairgrounds site shows parking and venue locations.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: floridastatefairgrounds.com.
Camping
Onsite camping is available at the equestrian center, alongside Wi-Fi, new LED lighting and ringside booths. The barns hold 471 stalls steps from the TECO Arena, and the equestrian rings include the Grand Prix Ring, the Louise Serio Ring and the Gene Mische Ring.
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Quick answers
Where is the main entrance to the Florida State Fairgrounds?
The main entrance is on U.S. Highway 301. Select events use the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard entrance, and deliveries and special access use the Orient Road service gate.
Can I buy parking for the Florida State Fairgrounds in advance?
Yes. Event parking can be purchased in advance, and an interactive map shows parking and venue locations.
Can I camp at the Florida State Fairgrounds?
Onsite camping is available at the equestrian center.
Is Cracker Country open year round?
No. It opens on select dates through the year and during the annual Florida State Fair.
How big are the Florida State Fairgrounds?
The facility covers 23 acres, and golf carts can be rented at the office on site.
How long does the Florida State Fair run?
The 2027 Florida State Fair runs for 12 days.
A little history
Cracker Country is a living history museum on four acres of live oak trees at the fairgrounds. Its original structures, built in Florida between 1870 and 1912, were relocated from around the state, restored and furnished to show home life, transportation and commerce just before the turn of the 20th century.
The museum is open on select dates through the year and during the annual Florida State Fair. It is Tampa's only living history museum.