Florida Agricultural Events
2027 Florida State Fair
February 4 – February 15, 2027 · Tampa, Florida
Confirmed event record
Date
February 4 – February 15, 2027
Time
Daily hours and competition schedules vary; consult the official fair schedule.
Location
4800 US-301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
County
Hillsborough County
Type
State Fair
Agricultural connection
The Florida State Fairgrounds describes agriculture as a core fair program, including agriculture programs, competitions and shows, learning experiences, clinics and camps, and livestock-related programming. The fair is one of the largest annual public agricultural events in the state.
Context
For visitors interested in Florida agriculture, the State Fair provides access to livestock exhibitions, youth agricultural competitions, agricultural vendor displays and educational programming that would be difficult to encounter in a single venue at any other time of year. Premium books, competition schedules and entry requirements are published by the fair and should be reviewed in advance by anyone planning to attend specific agricultural events.
What to expect
A 12-day state fair combining agriculture, exhibits, food, entertainment, rides and Florida history. Competition schedules, entry requirements and ticket information should be checked on the official site because they change by year. Agricultural programming typically includes livestock shows, youth competitions, and educational exhibits, but the specific schedule varies annually.
Visitors with an agricultural focus should review the agriculture schedule and premium book before attending to identify the most relevant days and events. General admission provides access to exhibit areas, but some competitions and shows may have separate timing or seating.
Source-checked record. This event listing was verified against official sources on 2026-08-17. Dates, times, locations and program details can change; always confirm with the official event page before making travel plans.
Using the State Fair as an agricultural visitor
The Florida State Fair is the largest annual agricultural showcase in the Tampa Bay area and one of the most significant in the state. For WWF visitors, it represents an opportunity to see Florida agriculture presented in competition, exhibition and education formats that are not available through farm visits or market channels alone.
Plan your visit around the agriculture schedule rather than the general entertainment calendar. Livestock shows, youth competition days and agricultural education events are concentrated on specific dates, and arriving on the wrong day means missing the agricultural content entirely. The official fair site and premium book are the most reliable planning tools.