The Florida State Fair runs Feb. 4-15, 2027, at the fairgrounds on U.S. 301 in Tampa. Advance tickets $11.75 adults, $7.50 kids; parking $8 in advance.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Dates, hours, prices and rules come from the Florida State Fair Authority’s 2027 fair listing, its ticket page and FAQ. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The 2027 Florida State Fair runs Thursday, Feb. 4, through Monday, Feb. 15, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North in Tampa. That is 12 days of rides, livestock shows, fair food and live music. Advance tickets are on sale now: $11.75 for adults and $7.50 for children.

Know before you go

  • Dates: Thursday, Feb. 4, to Monday, Feb. 15, 2027
  • Hours: 10 or 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (table below)
  • Advance admission: $11.75 ages 12 and up; $7.50 ages 6 to 11; 5 and under free
  • Parking: $8 in advance
  • Under 18 after 4 p.m.: must be with a paying parent or guardian 21 or older
  • Questions: Florida State Fair Authority, 813-621-7821, info@FloridaStateFair.com

Dates and gate hours

From the fair’s listing:

Day Date Hours
Thursday Feb. 4 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday to Sunday Feb. 5-7 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday to Thursday Feb. 8-11 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday to Monday Feb. 12-15 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15, is Presidents Day. The ticket page says the midway opens at 1 p.m. on Feb. 4 and Feb. 8-11.

Tickets and prices

Advance prices for 2027 from the ticket page, which says prices include fees and all sales are final:

Ticket Advance price
Adult admission, ages 12 and up $11.75
Child admission, ages 6 to 11 $7.50
Senior admission $10.75
Children 5 and under Free
Anyday ride armband, one day $37.50
Weekday ride armband (Feb. 4 and Feb. 8-11) $26.75
Armband plus Fast Pass, one day $64.25
Parking, one vehicle $8
  • Armbands do not include admission. The FAQ says an armband covers almost all of the 80-plus rides on the midway, except three or four specialty rides such as the mechanical bull and bungee jump.
  • $3 Thursdays: $3 admission is sold only at the fairgrounds, on Feb. 4 and Feb. 11.
  • Ride credits were 7 for $10, 25 for $30 and 50 for $50 last year, with rides costing 4 to 8 credits, according to the FAQ.

Getting there and parking

The main entrance is on U.S. 301, just south of Interstate 4 at Exit 7, the fair’s directions page says. From I-275 or downtown Tampa, take I-4 east to Exit 7 (U.S. 301 south), stay right for a quarter mile and turn right into the fairgrounds before the light at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. From I-75, take Exit 260 to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and turn at U.S. 301.

  • Gates: U.S. 301 (Gate 1), MLK Boulevard (Gates 2 and 3) and Orient Road (Gate 4).
  • Parking: $8 in advance online; the ticket page says that saves $7 off parking bought at the gate. Accessible parking needs a disabled license plate or hangtag.

Rules and what to know

From the fair’s FAQ:

  • Security: bags are checked and guests are screened with hand-held metal detectors. Coolers, luggage, bags with wheels and full-face masks are not allowed.
  • Food: outside food and drink are not allowed, except for special diets, allergies, baby food or formula and wrapped snacks for children. Alcohol is sold at bars on the grounds.
  • Pets: not allowed. Trained service animals are.
  • Wheels: skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards and shoe skates are not allowed. Your own wheelchairs, scooters and strollers are fine, and rentals are at Gates 1 to 4.
  • Rain: rides may pause in bad weather, and there are no refunds or rain checks.
  • Rides: many have height limits. The midway operator, Wade Shows, posts them; the fair does not refund armbands.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Florida State Fair 2027? Thursday, Feb. 4, through Monday, Feb. 15, 2027, 12 days at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Gates open at 10 or 11 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

How much are Florida State Fair tickets? Advance admission for 2027 is $11.75 for ages 12 and up and $7.50 for ages 6 to 11; children 5 and under are free. A one-day ride armband costs $37.50 in advance, or $26.75 on weekdays.

How much is parking at the Florida State Fair? Advance parking for 2027 is $8 a vehicle. The fair says that saves $7 off the price at the gate.

Do kids need an adult at the Florida State Fair? After 4 p.m. on all 12 days in 2027, anyone 17 or younger must be with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older with a valid ID. One adult may supervise up to four young people.

Are dogs allowed at the Florida State Fair? No. Pets are not allowed at the fair. Trained service animals are.

What this means for you

  • Buy parking online before you go: the fair says it is $7 cheaper than at the gate.
  • The two $3 Thursdays, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, are the cheapest days in; tickets are sold only at the gate.
  • Under 18 after 4 p.m. means a paying parent or guardian 21 or older must come too; plan evening visits around that.

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