
Florida State Fair
Twelve days of rides, livestock, fried everything, and headline concerts at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, one of the first state fairs in the country each year.
The Jose Gasparilla sails into Tampa Bay and the Parade of Pirates takes Bayshore Boulevard, one of the largest parades in the country and Tampa's biggest day of the year.
Jan 30, 2027 at Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL. Grab the tickets, put it on your calendar, and send it to whoever is coming with you.
Dates and details come from the event's official site, checked November 2, 2026. Lineups and schedules can change, so confirm on the official page before you travel.

Twelve days of rides, livestock, fried everything, and headline concerts at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, one of the first state fairs in the country each year.

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