10:00 Check-in
10:15 Introduction
10:30 Chickens on the Farm
10:45 Planting Garden
11:00 Textile Craft
11:15 Train Platform Activity
11:30 Hear a Florida Tall Tales / Smith Family Cabin
11:45 Caboose
12:00 End Tour
12:00 - 1:00 Picnic Lunch* (optional)

*Picnic area available adjacent to Cracker Country following the end of your tour.

Add a souvenir packet for your students for $2 per student! Each packet includes a wooden 12 inch ruler, a Florida pencil, and sharpener. This program does not include a visit to the gift shop. Chaperones are welcome to visit the store at any time during the tour. Please contact us at Museum@floridastatefair.com if you are interested.

This School Tour program aligns with a variety of Kindergarten Sunshine State Standards including:

Dance Critical Thinking & Reflection 1 and Organizational Structure 3

Social Studies American History 2 & 3 and Geography 1

Language Reading Standards 1

Groups are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are provided for use after the tour ends at 11:45am.

Please leave all lunches and coolers in a vehicle until it is time for lunch.

Please note there are no food services facilities on the Fairgrounds.

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 30 days of booking your field trip. The deposit is required to hold your reservation.

Make checks payable to the Florida State Fair Authority and mail to:
P.O. Box 11766
Tampa, Fl. 33680

Pay Online: https://floridastatefair.ticketspice.com/cracker-country-school-deposits-2023-2024

“The hands on activities for the children are great to keep them interested! Our guide was great and patient.” — Cinthia, School Tour Visitor

“I loved the place - so clean and neat. Everything is amazing.” — Carmen, school tour visitor

“The fun experience with a step back in time. The sheep wool and cotton was interesting. I loved the whole thing! ” — Rose Maria, school tour visitor

“This was an exceptional field trip!.” — Maria, school tour visitor

“I thought our experience was perfect!! All the kids stayed engaged and were excited about the activities.” — Anna, school tour visitor

“The tour guides were awesome!” —Jasmin, school tour visitor