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FLOR I DA STAT E FA I R
V IS IT O R ’S G U ID E
fun
YOUR GUIDE TO THE
TWELVE DAYS OF
WELCOME FROM
of AC
griculture.
THE COMMISSIONER
Welcome to the 116th Annual Florida State Fair!
Each year, approximately 5 million people attend one of the numerous
fairs around our state. As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, I am
enthusiastic about the positive impact fairs and livestock shows have
on the agricultural industry. Events like the Florida State Fair are an
excellent platform for showcasing the finest “Fresh From Florida”
products and services while viewing the industry’s latest technological
advancements and innovations.
As Florida’s agriculture industry looks toward the future, momentum
and growth will depend on engaging the enthusiasm of our youth.
Fairs and livestock shows are a great way to cultivate the next
generation of industry leaders by providing
opportunities to participate in and celebrate
Florida’s rich agricultural heritage.
While you are visiting the Florida State
Fair, I hope you will take the opportunity
to enjoy the outstanding food,
entertainment, contests and youth
exhibits. Most importantly, I hope
your day at the fair will allow you to
experience Florida’s agricultural roots
and its impact on our great state.
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
NICOLE “NIKKI” FRIED
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FLORIDA AGRICULTURE VISIT FDACS.gov
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Guest Information
5 Spark a Tradition
6 Things To Do at The Fair
9 Promotional Days
10 Ag at the Fair
12 Map of the Fairgrounds
14 The Midway Stage
15 The Five Points Stage
16 The Grove Stage
17 The Florida Stage
18 Craftsmen’s Marketplace
18 Community Showcase Stage
19 Cracker Country
20 Exhibitions
21 Creative Living
22 Special Events
23 Florida State Fair Sponsors
Need more information? Visit FloridaStateFair.com
Check Out The
FLORIDA STATE
FAIR STORE!
LOCATED IN EXPO HALL
Purchase your official 2020 Florida State Fair
merchandise! Limited quantity available.
GUEST INFORMATION
HAND WASHING LOST & FOUND
Please wash hands before Visit any Info Booth on the
leaving animal areas - especially grounds for help with lost items.
before eating.
COURTESY STATIONS
SAFE KIDS PLACE Stations with cell phone
Visit any Info Booth on the chargers, sunscreen, and hand
grounds to register your child sanitizer are located throughout
for the Safe Kids Program. the Wade Shows Midway.
MOTHER’S NOOK STEPP’S TOWING SERVICE
Presented by Florida Dept. of Assistance with a lock-out,
Health, Hillsborough. Private flat tire change or battery
area reserved for nursing jump is complimentary on the
mothers and their children. See fairgrounds. Contact a parking
map for locations. attendant for assistance.
All acts, concerts, scheduled times, exhibitors, prices and other advertised events are subject to change and/
or cancellation without notice. Admission is not included in the purchase of ride armbands or ride tickets.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES OR RAIN CHECKS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED WITHOUT A NEW FAIR ADMISSION TICKET.
ADMISSION GATES EXPO HALL & CRAFTSMEN’S
Monday-Thursday Sunday-Thursday
10:00 AM Open through 9:00 PM
Friday-Sunday & Holidays Friday-Saturday
9:00 AM Open through 10:00 PM
WADE SHOWS MIDWAY FLORIDA CENTER
Monday - Thursday Monday-Sunday
1:00 PM Open through 9:00 PM
Friday - Sunday CRACKER COUNTRY
10:00 AM Monday-Sunday
*Midway closes approximately an hour
and a half after the gates close. Open through 6:00 PM
The Best Around Concessions
Let Our Family Feed Yours!
Visit one of our many locations
near the Giant Slide.
Show us this ad and get
$1 off a $10 purchase
FLORIDA
STATE FAIR
tradition
SPARK A
AT THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR
It’s bigger than any of us.
Enter the gates of the Florida State Fair, and
you’re entering more than just a fair. It’s young
eyes opened wide with excitement after a first
ferris wheel ride. It’s a year of tenacity and
dedication of 4-H and FFA students culminating
in the livestock arena. It’s generations of secret
family recipes for blue-ribbon blueberry pie.
It’s over a century of history of Florida’s finest
in competition, education, agriculture and fun.
It’s community. It’s togetherness. It’s family. It’s
tradition.
Whether it’s your first fair or your 50th, we want
to welcome you to memories of a lifetime. Eat,
explore, laugh, celebrate and spark a tradition
fun.
for years to come.
SHARE THE
Post to social media and share the fair fun with the
official hashtag #FLStateFair
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 5
FLORIDA
STATE FAIR
entertainment
WHAT TO DO AT THE FAIR
Explore over 70 shows each day at the Florida State Fair! Enjoy
thrilling adventures, live music, animal encounters, action-packed
sporting events and so much more!
MONDAY - THURSDAY FRIDAY - SUNDAY
WEEKDAY SHOW TIMES WEEKEND SHOW TIMES
MAP LOCATED ON PAGES 11 & 12
LIVE SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS
ANTWAN TOWNER DAREDEVIL DAZE
Antwan Towner is one of the This thrill-a-
best magicians presenting minute show
magic, mind reading and is a Bello and
more during shows. Annaliese Nock
production. See
FIND ME ON THE MAP 11 aerial adrenaline,
11:00 1:30 4:30 motorcycle
madness, the
11:00 1:30 4:30 6:30 SOAR BY NATURAL whirling Wheel of
ENCOUNTERS Wonder and more!
XPOGO Experience close encounters FIND ME ON THE MAP 3
with birds demonstrating
The best extreme pogo amazing species-appropriate 12:00 4:00 8:00
performance team in the behavior!
world! See XPogo jump over 12:00 4:00 8:00
9 feet in the air on next- FIND ME ON THE MAP 2
generation pogo sticks. SUNSHINE
11:00 1:00 3:00 MONKEYSHINES
FIND ME ON THE MAP 5
11:00 1:00 3:00 4:30 Sunshine Monkeyshines will
12:00 2:30 6:30 be roaming the grounds with
a live monkey! Find them for
12:00 2:30 4:00 6:30 a picture. *Additional Fee*
CAMEL RIDES
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Step into an exotic land on
the back of a camel right ROAMING DAILY
here in Tampa! Take a ride on
these majestic animals.
*Additional Fee* TEAM
BIG AIR
FIND ME ON THE MAP 57
Team Big Air
DEMOLITION DERBY OPEN DAILY presents an
Looking for thrills at the exciting, high
Florida State Fair? Watch energy, slam
as cars crash and smash dunk performance
until there is only one left along with other
standing. extreme stunts.
FIND ME ON THE MAP 12 FIND ME ON THE MAP 5
FEB. 8 - 7:00 12:00 2:30 6:30
FEB. 9 - 2:00 12:00 2:30 4:00 6:30
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KEEP THE
fair
FUN GOING
ALL
LONG.
CIRCUS HOLLYWOOD KIDS CAN COOK!
“Kids Can Cook™” is not
Circus only a show, but also an
Hollywood interactive program that
cherishes introduces kids to creating
KACHUNGA’S ALBINO
traditions fun and delicious recipes.
ALLIGATOR
of a classic
circus while FIND ME ON THE MAP 8 One of the country’s rarest
critters- view one of only 100
providing 11:30 2:00 5:30 albino alligators in the U.S.,
a new,
up close and personal!
modern 11:30 2:00 5:30
*Additional Entry Charge*
twist sure to
delight all FIND ME ON THE MAP 15
ages! FUNNY LITTLE PEOPLE
As seen on America’s DAILY 10AM-9PM
FIND ME ON THE MAP 4 Got Talent! These funny
characters put on a show for DAILY 9AM-9PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY
all ages to enjoy!
12:15 2:30 5:30
STREET ENTERTAINMENT ONE MAN BAND
SATURDAY - SUNDAY
12:15 2:30 5:30 7:30 Marc Dobson, a long
ROAMING time entertainer and
11:30 2:00 4:00 6:00 musician, is a one-man
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR show, performing
NOT! with self-created
An interactive, one of a kind COUNTRY GOLD instruments. His unique
experience. With 100 years of Leroy Van Dyke, Linda Davis, build allows him to play
history, artifacts, intellectual The Malpasse Brothers nine instruments at once!
property and media, there is and Steve and Rudy Gatlin The music selection
something for everyone. featuring America’s golden includes songs that every
age music. audience can recognize!
FIND ME ON THE MAP 1
FIND ME ON THE MAP 26 Join Marc daily at noon by
DAILY 10AM-9PM the Steam Engine exhibit for
FEB 12 - 10:30 & 1:30 a Dance in the Street Parade.
DAILY 9AM-9PM
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
BATCOPTER RANCH RODEO ROAMING DAILY
Take a ride in N3079G, Ranch rodeo teams compete
also known as the original in events derived from a real
Batcopter from the Batman
TV series and the original
cattle ranch. Watch cattle
branding, doctoring, sorting AND SO
MUCH
Batman movie! *Additional Fee* and more in this unique show!
FIND ME ON THE MAP 18 FIND ME ON THE MAP 14
DAILY 10AM-CLOSE
DAILY 9AM-CLOSE
FEB 14 - 7:00
FEB 15 - 3:00 6:00
MORE!
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 7
LIVE SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS
SEA LION SPLASH GIRAFFIC MENAGERIE
Featuring Kimmy, Zoey, and Come face to face with some
Syra. These girls of the world’s most majestic
are talented creatures! Meet and feed
sea lions who live Twiggs the giraffe and his
for applause and EXTREME DOGS exotic friends!
fishy treats. This amazing stunt show FIND ME ON THE MAP 48
includes all your favorite dog
FIND ME ON THE MAP 6 sports like agility, high jump, DAILY 10AM-6PM
tricks, and dock diving with a
12:30 2:30 6:30 brilliant cast. DAILY 9AM-6PM
12:30 2:30 6:30 FIND ME ON THE MAP 10 PAW PALACE
Stop in at Paw Palace to visit
11:00 3:00 7:00
DRAFT HORSE PULL with man’s best friend and
Watch as they compete by 11:00 3:00 7:00 learn about dog showmanship!
pulling a weighted sled for FIND ME ON THE MAP 52
a short distance. The most
SALUTE TO AG
powerful equine will be DAILY 10AM-6PM
This exhibit and petting farm
declared the winner.
explores the world of animal DAILY 9AM-6PM
FIND ME ON THE MAP 13 agriculture. See beef and
dairy cows, chickens, goats
FEB 13 - 1:00 PM and more! HOLLYWOOD
FIND ME ON THE MAP 46 RACING PIGS
BEARS OF BEARADISE Can’t wait for the Daytona
RANCH DAILY 10AM-8PM 500? We found a show for
The Bears of Bearadise you. Watch Kim Kardashi-ham
Ranch is a show designed to DAILY 9AM-8PM and Notorious P.I.G. race for
educate the public about the gold medal!
conservation of habitats and
protecting all bear species. FIND ME ON THE MAP 7
FIND ME ON THE MAP 16 11:00 1:30 4:30 7:00
11:30 1:30 4:00 11:00 1:30 4:30 7:00
11:30 1:30 4:00 LITTLE FARM HANDS
An agricultural education LIVE CAROUSEL
DRILL TEAM hands-on experience for The Great American Live
Sunshine State Mounted Drill kids! Children ages 3-8 are Carousel’s beautiful purebred
Team will be showcased on welcome to experience the Welsh ponies walk under a
two select dates of the fair! world of ag from the farm to revolving tent top.
Don’t miss out! the market!
FIND ME ON THE MAP 54
FIND ME ON THE MAP 20 FIND ME ON THE MAP 58
DAILY 10AM-8PM
FEB 16 12:00 DAILY 10AM-6PM
DAILY 9AM-8PM
FEB 17 1:00 DAILY 10AM-6PM
EXPO HALL SHOPPING
Shop from thousands of products and hundreds of vendors in 87,500 square
feet of retail paradise! Expo Hall has anything you could need whether you
are looking for home improvement, spas and mattresses to homemade gifts,
pet toys, children’s books and the latest trends and gadgets.
OPEN SUN.-THURS. UNTIL 9PM & FRI.-SAT. UNTIL 10PM
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Visit the new Craft Beer
Garden located in The
Grove near Gate 3!
OPEN DAILY FEBRUARY 6-17
The Grove
CRAFT BEER GARDEN
See Ya Real Soon PROMOTIONAL DAYS
$2 TUESDAY
It’s $2 Tuesday at the Florida State Fair! Get $2 admission, $2 select rides, $2 select
games and $2 select food samples, all after 2:00 p.m. on February 11, 2020!
COLLEGE NIGHT
Take a study break at the Florida State Fair! Get in free with your valid college or
university I.D. after 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
FAIR CARES FOR THE HUNGRY DAY
Presented by Publix and Feeding Tampa Bay. Donate two or more non-perishable
food items from Publix at the gate before 6PM and receive $5 fair admission on
February 17, 2020.
CINNAMON CITY
The most decadent cinnamon rolls and pecan
sticky buns. Try our jumbo loaded baked
potatoes and homemade sweet tea slushie!
Homemade strawberry and blueberry
shortcakes, served with vanilla ice cream at
our shortcake stand.
CINNAMON ROLLS BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKES
LOCATED BY GATE 2 LOCATED BY THE GIANT SLIDE
AG AT THE FAIR
LIVESTOCK SHOWS & EXHIBITS
02.06.2020
02.07.2020
10am: Open Beef Show
5pm: Open Dairy Goat Show
9am: Youth Beef Show
11am: Youth Dairy Goat Show
6pm: Southeastern Mini Zebu Classic
$1M
AWARDED IN PREMIUMS
9am: Open Dairy Goat Show TO EXHIBITORS AND
02.08.2020 9am: Youth Rabbit Showmanship
4pm: Youth Swine Showmanship COMPETITORS
8am: Open Dairy Goat Show
02.09.2020 9am: Youth Dog Show
12pm: Youth Swine Show The Florida State Fair
9am: Youth Beef Showmanship
Foundation works to
02.10.2020
1pm: Open Beef Show provide scholarships
to competitors and
10am: Youth Beef Show
02.11.2020
3pm: Youth Steer Showmanship exhibitors every year
during the Florida
10am: Youth Boer Goat Show
02.12.2020 2pm: Open Boer Goat ABGA Show State Fair. Their
7pm: Youth Steer Show generous support
02.13.2020 10am: Open Boer Goat ABGA Show allows young
adults
8:30am: Open Dairy Show
9am: Open Pygmy Goat Show to
02.14.2020
12pm: Youth Poultry Showmanship cultivate
1pm: Youth Llama Showmanship
their
8am: Cavy Show & Open Llama Show
9am: Open Pygmy Goat Show passion for
02.15.2020 10am: Youth Market Lamb & Wether Dam agricultural,
1pm: Youth Sheep Show
scientific, arts and
9am: Open & Youth Llama Show
02.16.2020 9am: Open Pygmy Goat Show educational programs.
9:30am: Youth Dairy Showmanship & Show
02.17.2020 9:30am: Youth Dairy Show LEARN MORE
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FFA
MEMBERS
4-H
MEMBERS
STATE STATE
WIDE WIDE
THE FAIR’S ROOTS ARE IN Agriculture.
g
While the main draw of competitions at a number
many fairs today are the of yearly events. Since
midways full of rides, the first fair in America
food, live entertainment was held, agricultural fairs
and performances, have grown and adapted
most fairs across the to serve many purposes.
country still feature an Focused on providing fun,
educational component. education, and engaging
Groups like 4-H and entertainment for all who
the Future Farmers of attend, county and state
America empower and fairs symbolize to many
allow young people to an exciting way to
participate in agriculture, spark a tradition.
and offer both educational
demonstrations and
TO VIEW ALL THINGS AG AT THE
FAIR LET’S MOOOOOVE TO:
FloridaStateFair.com/events
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 11FLORIDA
STATE FAIR
2020 FAIRGROUNDS MAP
ENTERTAINMENT
1 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 11 Antwan Towner
2 SOAR: Natural Encounter 12 Demolition Derby
3 Daredevil Daze 13 Draft Horse Pull
4 Circus Hollywood 14 Ranch Rodeo
5 XPogo & Big Air 15 Kachunga Alligators
6 Sea Lion Splash 16 Bearadise Ranch
7 Hollywood Racing Pigs 17 Community Stage
8 Kids Can Cook 18 Bat Copter
SUPER
9 Pony Rides 19 Funny Little People CYCLONE
10 Extreme Dogs 20 Drill Team $
LIVE MUSIC
25 Dueling Pianos 33 Rob Hazen
26 Country Gold 34 Southern Express
27 Dennis Lee Band 35 Southbound 75
28 Free Fallin 36 SFO: Tribute Band
29 Josh Carrol & Fresh Fix 37 Bits of Grass
30 JunNk 38 Born Lonesome
31 Luke Langford Band 39 Buffalo Barfield
32 Right on Key 40 Hannah Love
EXHIBITS & COMPETITIONS 10
45 Sudsy’s Barn 53 Eating Contests
46 Salute To Agriculture 54 Live Carousel
47 Ag-venture 55 Craftsmen Marketplace
48 Giraffic Menagerie 56 Fish & Wildlife
49 Creative Living 57 Camel Rides
50 Cattle Ranching 58 Little Farm Hands
51 Milking Parlor 59 Mooternity Ward
52 Paw Palace
OTHER LOCATIONS
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I-J FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 13THE MIDWAY
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Josh Carroll & Fresh Fix • Right On Key • Free Fallin’ • Rob Hazen
JOSH CARROLL & THE
FRESH FIX BAND
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/11
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
11:00 2:00 5:00 11:00 2:00 5:00 7:30
MAP LOCATION 29
ROB HAZEN
SHOW DATES: 2/12 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
1:00 4:30 7:30 1:00 4:30 7:30
MAP LOCATION 29
RIGHT ON KEY
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
12:30 3:30 6:30 12:30 3:30 6:30
MAP LOCATION 32
FREE FALLIN’
SHOW DATES: 2/12 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
11:00 2:00 5:30 11:00 2:00 5:30
MAP LOCATION
Midway Stage
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PRESENTED BYTHE FIVE POINTS
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Antwan Towner Magic • Dueling Pianos
ANTWAN TOWNER MAGIC
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
11:00 1:30 4:30 11:00 1:30 4:30 6:30
MAP LOCATION 11
DUELING PIANOS
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SAT
12:00 3:00 6:30 12:00 3:00 5:30 7:30
SUNDAYS
12:00 3:00 5:30
MAP LOCATION 25
Five Points Stage FLORIDA
STATE FAIR
PRESENTED BYTHE GROVE
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Luke Langford Band • JunNk • Rob Hazen • SFO • Hannah Emerson
LUKE LANGFORD BAND
SHOW DATES: 2/12 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
1:00 3:30 6:30 1:00 3:30 6:30 8:30
FEBRUARY 15: 1:00 8:30
MAP LOCATION 31
JUNNK
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
DAILY SHOWS FEBRUARY 15
12:00 4:30 7:30 12:00 3:30
MAP LOCATION 33
SFO: JOURNEY TRIBUTE
SHOW DATES: 2/12 - 2/17
DAILY SHOWS FEBRUARY 15
11:00 2:00 5:30 11:00 2:00
MAP LOCATION 36
ROB HAZEN HANNAH LOVE
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/11 SHOW DATES: 2/7 - 2/9
DAILY SHOWS FEB 6 & 10-11 FEB 7-9
1:00 3:30 6:30 1:00 3:30 6:30 8:30 11:00 2:00 5:30 8:30
The Grove Stage
MAP LOCATION 33 MAP LOCATION 40
PRESENTED BYTHE FLORIDA
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Dennis Lee Band • Southbound 75
DENNIS LEE BAND
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
10:30 1:30 4:30 10:30 1:30 4:30 7:30
FEBRUARY 7: 10:30 1:30 7:30
MAP LOCATION 27
SOUTHBOUND 75
SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/17
MON - THURS FRI - SUN
12:00 3:00 6:00 12:00 3:00 6:00 8:30
FEBRUARY 7: 12:00 6:00 8:30
MAP LOCATION 35
Florida Stage
PRESENTED BY
PRESENTED BYCRAFTSMEN’S MARKETPLACE
AT THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR
Craftsmen’s Marketplace located
in the Special Events Center, is the
perfect shopping opportunity for
all things handcrafted. Shop wood
carvings to soaps to candles and
everything in between!
MAP LOCATION 55
showcase
COMMUNITY
STAGE
SEE LOCAL PERFORMERS SHINE ON THE COMMUNITY SHOWCASE STAGE!
LOCATED INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT HALL
From dance academies and performing arts schools, to choirs,
bands and solo artists, the Community Showcase Stage offers
some of Florida’s finest entertainment for the whole family.
Want even more fun? See the first Florida State Fair’s Got Talent
competition on Monday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m.!
For more information on programming, visit FloridaStateFair.com/showcase
ALSO FEATURED ON THE ENTERTAINMENT HALL STAGE...
Step right up! It’s the Florida State Fair Eating Contests! The name speaks for itself
here. In these contests, only one winner can be named champion! Think you’ve got the
stomach it takes to win? Registration available on day of the event only.
eating contest eating contest eating contest
CORNDOG DONUT PRESIDENT’S DAY PIE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
REGISTER AT 1:00PM REGISTER AT 1:00PM REGISTER AT 1:00PM
START TIME 3:00 PM START TIME 3:00 PM START TIME 3:00 PM
18 FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDEStep back in time at Mildred W.
and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr.’s Cracker
Country, Tampa’s only living history
museum! With 13 original structures
that date back to the late 1800s and
knowledgeable docents in historic
dress, walking into Cracker Country
feels like a step back in time.
Educational groups can schedule
tours, and members of the public
can enjoy Cracker Country during
the annual Florida State Fair or
during select special events. Learn
about Florida’s rural past in this
hands-on, immersive adventure!
CRACKER COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
BITS OF GRASS BORN LONESOME BUFFALO BARFIELD SOUTHERN EXPRESS
SHOW DATES: 2/10 - 2/13 SHOW DATES: 2/6 - 2/7 SHOW DATES: 2/7 - 2/9 & 2/15 - 2/17 SHOW DATES: 2/8-9 & 2/14-17
DAILY TIMES DAILY TIMES DAILY TIMES DAILY TIMES
11:00 1:00 3:00 5:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 5:00 12:00 2:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 5:00
LEARN MORE AT WWW.CRACKERCOUNTRY.ORG
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 1946 45
2020
exhibitions
AG-VENTURE AG HALL OF FAME
A hands-on learning A presentation of Florida’s
experience focused on the wide variety of agricultural
importance of agriculture and products. This year’s center
where food comes from. exhibit will feature Florida
Beekeeping.
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See some of
Florida’s finest
competitors,
learn about our natural CATTLE RANCHING FISH & WILDLIFE
environment, explore the Florida’s cattle industry is one
of the oldest and largest in the
Meet Florida’s incredible
native species. Discover ways
world of agriculture and nation. Experience 500 years
of traditions through stories,
to enjoy our environment,
such as hiking, fishing,
experience animals up- photographs, and artifacts. boating, hunting and more.
close! Exhibits are part of 50
the long-running history
at the Florida State
Fair. Take a moment to
visit, explore and learn FOREST DISCOVERY LEARNING GARDEN
Highlighting the ecological This year-round garden was
something new! and economic importance developed in partnership with
of Florida’s forests. Meet Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. and
foresters, fire fighters and other local businesses to educate
others who protect our lands! on sustainable gardening.
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LIVESTOCK BARNS MILKING PARLOR POWER OF STEAM SUDSY’S BARN
Learn about beef and dairy View a modern milking parlor Visit one of the largest Sudsy’s Barn is a one-of-a kind
cows, pygmy goats, dairy in operation while a Milk Man collections of 19th and 20th hand wash station promoting
goats, sheep and swine. explains the work behind century working engines and clean hands nationwide.
Various species will be shown the process. Kids may get the learn how steam powered Simply put, it makes washing
throughout the fair. chance to milk a real cow! Florida throughout the years. your hands FUN!
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MOOTERNITY WARD RABBIT BARN
This exhibit explores the world View different breeds of
of animal agriculture. You rabbits and chickens, as well
may even get the chance to as eggs hatching, litters of
witness the birth of a calf! baby rabbits and rabbit hair
spinning demonstrations.
20 FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDEexhibitions
CREATIVE LIVING
IN THE FLORIDA CENTER
Since our start in 1904, creative competitions have
10AM Pinewood Derby Race been woven into the history of the Florida State Fair.
02.07.20 This year, over 4,500 adult and youth entries from
1PM Junior Chef Showdown
Presented by Publix Super Markets, Inc. every corner of the state compete for a blue ribbon
prize in quilting, baking, painting and other skills.
10AM Uka-PALOOZA! Florida
02.08.20 Come see exciting competitive exhibits and events
10AM Hibiscus Show happening daily in Creative Living located in the
Florida Center!
02.09.20 1PM Citrus Celebration • Arts & Craft Demos • Hillsborough County Public
• Florida Lottery Art Schools Showcase of Success
Portfolio Contest • L.E.A.D. – Tribute to African
• Kitchen Demos American Leadership
• Plant Sales
02.10.20 10AM Plein Air Painting
02.14.20 12PM Best of Florida
Baking Contest
02.15.20 12PM Adult & Youth
Baking Contest
UKA-PALOOZA! PLANT SALE
A One-Day-Only Ukulele Come shop around for hard
Festival for ukers and non- to find plants and talk with
02.16.20 11AM Wine Sale ukers alike at the Florida State experts about best practices
Fair. Located in the Special for plant care. Open Daily.
Events Center.
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EVENTS FEBRUARY 8, 2020
11:00 - 1:00
WATERFRONT CAFÉ
LITTLE KIDS ROCK
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Can elementary school students rock out? Yes, they can! Since 2008,
Hillsborough County Public Schools has partnered with Little Kids Rock,
a non-profit organization empowering teachers to build diverse musical
experiences for their students through teacher training, donated instruments,
and curriculum materials. Elementary school rock bands are not only fun but
also educational. Never underestimate the power of music in a child’s life!
McDonald’s Operators of
Hillsborough County
FEBRUARY 7, 2020 3:00PM - 5:00PM THE FLORIDA STAGE
FAIR FOODIE CRAWL
FOOD SAMPLING AND FOODIE AWARD CONTEST
Enjoy the fun of a pub crawl with the experience of all your deep fried FAIR
favorites at the Florida State Fair! On February 13, 2020, for the first time ever,
the Florida State Fair will host a Fair Foodie Crawl. This unique experience FOODIE
will give guests a chance to try the best of the best of food and drink across FLORIDA
the Florida State Fair. *Additional Fee*
STATE FAIR
Register online before February 12, 2020 at FloridaStateFair.com/foodie
FEBRUARY 13, 2020 5:00PM - 9:00PM CHECK IN AT GATE 1
DEEP FRIED DASH
5K AND FUN RUN THROUGH THE FAIR!
Race your way through the 2020 Florida State Fair at the 1st ever Deep
Fried Dash 5K & Fun Run! All proceeds from the Deep Fried Dash will
benefit the Florida State Fair Foundation. The mission of the Florida State
Fair Foundation is to improve and support the Florida State Fair agricultural,
scientific, and educational programs. The Florida State Fair Foundation is
designated as a 501(C)(3). Register at FloridaStateFair.com/5K *Additional Fee*
FEBRUARY 15, 2020 7:00AM RACE STARTS AT THE FLORIDA STAGE
AARP ROCKS SHOWCASE
ROCK OUT WITH AARP AT THEIR ROCKBAND SHOWCASE!
We’re excited to host the AARP Local Music Showcase on the Grove Stage, Saturday, February
15th – Come out and see three great local bands LIVE, then stop by the AARP Snap, Pick, Win
booth near the Waterfront Café’ and vote for your favorite!
FEBRUARY 15, 2020 5:00PM THE GROVE STAGE
22 FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE2020 SPONSORS
Florida State Fair
McDonald’s Operators of
Hillsborough County
III
DOYLE CARLTON III
& FAMILY
Thanks!
SPONSORS MAKE THE FUN POSSIBLE
FLORIDA STATE FAIR VISITOR’S GUIDE 23Amp Up Your Summer
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amphitheatre
may 22 The Lumineers aug 1 Lady Antebellum
may 29 Brooks & Dunn aug 7 Matchbox Twenty
may 31 Ozzy Osbourne aug 16 Nickelback
jun 10 The Doobie Brothers aug 21 Journey
jun 17 Alanis Morissette sep 5 Foreigner
jun 19 Thomas Rhett sep 6 Brad Paisley
jul 1 The Black Crowes sep 11 Jason Aldean
jul 3 Chicago sep 17 Maroon 5
jul 22 Halsey Oct 16 Rascal Flatts
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