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    Agriculture at The Fairgrounds celebrates the industry that feeds our state and shapes our world. Here we champion the hardworking farmers, innovative students, and incredible livestock that make Florida unique.
    
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Agriculture Programs

Agriculture

Champion of Champions

Recognizing and rewarding champion animals and champion youth.

Be a Champion

Competitions and Shows

Participate in a wide variety of youth and open events.

Join the Action

Agriculture Learning Experiences

Teaching students about the importance of agriculture.

Learn Agriculture

Florida Ethics Certification Program

Providing education for raising and showing youth animal projects.

Get Certified

Agriculture at the Fair

2026 Florida State Fair

Showcasing Florida agriculture to a broad audience of fair-goers.

See Fair-Time Agriculture

Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Mooternity Ward

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Meet expectant cows and learn about the miracle of birth on the farm. You might even witness the amazing moment…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Butter Sculpture: Sunny’s America250 Road Trip

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

This butter sculpture celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a whimsical road trip theme. Sunny in his Classic Jeep takes center…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Ag Hall of Fame

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A presentation of Florida's wide variety of agricultural commodities and products. Learn about the lives and accomplishments of the Ag…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Fish & Wildlife Exhibit

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Discover Florida’s amazing native wildlife and learn fun ways to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, or…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Learning Garden

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This garden was developed in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. and other local businesses to educate about sustainable…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Cattle Ranching Museum

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Florida's cattle industry is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Experience 500 years of tradition through stories,…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

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Together, We Are the Corridor

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A vibrant traveling mural exhibition by artist Christian Stanley that celebrates the vital 18-million-acre network of connected lands and waters…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

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Forest Discovery Center

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Showcasing the vital ecological and economic role of Florida’s forests. Meet the foresters, firefighters, and dedicated professionals who protect and…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

America250 Hologram Experience & Time Travel Through Florida Agriculture

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

At the 2026 Florida State Fair, visitors will be amazed by two cutting-edge hologram exhibits that blend history, technology, and…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Thank a Florida Farmer & Voices of Florida Agriculture

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Celebrate Florida agriculture and the hardworking farmers who make it possible at the Thank a Florida Farmer Exhibit. Fairgoers are invited…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Ag-Venture

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A hands-on learning experience focused on the importance of agriculture and where food comes from.

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Little Farm Hands

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A fun, hands-on agricultural learning adventure for kids! Children ages 3–8 can explore the journey from farm to market and…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Great American Petting Farm

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

America’s #1 petting farm, where all of the animals run freely with the public!

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Insect Encounter

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Explore the fascinating world of insects and discover how these tiny creatures play a big role in making our planet…

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Feb 16 Feb 15 Feb 14 Feb 13 Feb 12 Feb 11 Feb 10 Feb 9 Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Power of Steam

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Visit one of the largest collections of 19th- and 20th-century working engines and discover how steam power helped drive Florida’s…

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Feb 13 Feb 9 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Livestock Barns

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Learn about beef and dairy cows, pygmy and dairy goats, sheep, and swine. Various species will be shown throughout the…

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Feb 13 Feb 9 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Rabbit & Poultry Barn

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

See a variety of rabbit and chicken breeds, watch eggs hatch, and see adorable baby bunny litters up close.

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Feb 13 Feb 9 Feb 6 Feb 5

Multiple Dates

Cowboy Bootcamp Equine Encounter

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

An educational kids' area with hands-on activity stations and a beautiful Welsh pony on display.

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Feb 5 Feb 5 Feb 5

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Milking Demonstrations

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Watch a live milking demonstration as a Milk Man explains the work behind the process. Kids might even get the…

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All About Tampa

Fairgrounds Map - Agriculture

TECO Arena Orient Road Service Entrance
Rabbit & Poultry Barn Orient Road Service Entrance
AG Hall of Fame Orient Road Service Entrance
Goat & Sheep Tent Orient Road Service Entrance