Living in Florida is certainly a fair time during the calm winter of Sunshine. This is especially true for all County Fair, State Fair, and Festival, which are planned for the next few months.
Before the central Florida was known in the theme park, the area was mainly used as a land of cow ranch, providing fertile ground on citrus wood. These industries are not so visible today, but many floridans still have livestock breeding and raising agricultural products.
The aspects of these agriculture are completely exhibited when witnessing livestock auctions at Florida Fair or exploring the main industries of Plant City through the Florida Strawberry Festival.
This is the fair and festival that appears around Florida.
Florida Fair
Florida’s entire state fair has dozens of vehicles, games, immeasurable amounts of food, live entertainment, and agriculture spread to the trade fair. This year’s food lineup includes waffles, jolly launcher, and seafood boiled potatoes packed in barbecue. One of the unique aspects of the fair is Cracker County, a living historical museum that returns visitors to the 19th century.
When: February 6-17; Gate is open on Monday 11 am and Thursday 10 am
Location: Tampa 4800 NUS Highway 301
Expected: Fried food, agricultural event, live entertainment, many vehicles, many games, vendors, artists, unique exhibitions, florida, etc.
Unique features: Circus Hollywood, Racing Pig, Frisbeau Dog, “Water Special”, all agricultural exhibitions are in the Florida Fair lineup. Guests can also explore imaginary dishes specials, such as the stick baked on the stick, the chicken and waffle funnel cakes, and the “stick gourmet chocolate baker”.
Ticket: Online -$ 11 for adults, $ 9 for the elderly (55 years old or older), $ 7 (6-11 years old) for children. Unlimited ride paths are available. The price of the gate costs even more.
Details: FloridastEfair.com
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The Ocala County Fair will return to Kissmy from February 14-23 at the Oseola Heritage Park. (ORLANDO SENTINEL file)
Oseola -gun Fair
The Oseola -gun Fair, a tradition of the Kissmy region of over 75 years, brings rides, livestock, agricultural, fair meals, pageant, and entertainment to the Otora heritage. This event matches the annual Sylberspaz Rodeo Parade and the 15th Monster Bulls event. Both are February 15th.
When: February 14-23; Gate opens from Monday to Thursday at 5:00 pm and Friday at noon (5:00 pm on February 14, opening night)
Location: 1911 Kissmy’s Kissmy Valley Lane
Expected: Fair food, agricultural, livestock events, trucks and tractors pulls, artists, vendors, live entertainment, pageant, contest
Unique characteristics: In shows such as beef, rabbits, sheep, poultry, and pigs, livestock and animals go to the stage during this fair. Other eye -catching events include whipped cracking contests and dismantling derby on February 16, pieing contests on February 22, racing pigs entertainment, aerial stunt show, and pompoio family dog shows. The fair is also consistent with Monsterbles (February 15) and Silver Bath Pars Rodeo (February 20-23).
Ticket: $ 10 for adults, $ 5 (5-11 years old) for children. The season pass is available for $ 35. In some nights, we offer special and unlimited ride passes as add -ons.
Details: osceolacoundtyFair.com
Central Florida Fair
Fair food, carnival rides, and livestock appear in the backyard of Orlando, where the 113th Central Florida Fair begins at the end of February. Visitors can experience agriculture up close and explore live entertainment, contests, games, etc.
When: February 27 to March 9. Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday to 10 pm
Location: 4603 W. Orlando colonial drive
Expectations: Fair food, livestock, vendors, competitions, entertainment, rides and game midway, pony vehicles, children’s activities
Unique functions: This year’s fair entertainment includes the “Circus Inferno” show, the sealion plash show, a free concert, and a contact zoo. This fair represents one of the largest livestock shows in the state.
Ticket: Online: $ 11.50 on weekdays, $ 16.50 on weekends, and 5 to 11 years old for $ 5. Ride and enrollment packages are also available online. The price of the gate costs even more.
Details: CentralFloridafair.com
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The festival participants are lined up in strawberry shortcakes at the Florida Strawberry Festival held in the plant city in 2020 (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel).
Florida Strawberry Festival
The 90th Annual Festival returns to the plant city with 11 -day games, vehicles, livestock shows, crafts, and more strawberry -flavored foods. The Florida Strawberry Festival has a reputation for drawing headliners that exceed the weight of the festival. This year, the ticket -type concerts (the price is different) includes Leva Mantea, Lauren Daigur, Boys II Men, Linard Sky Nard, Beach Boys, and John Fogati.
When: From February 27 to March 9, 10 am to 10 pm
Location: 303 Berry Fest Place in Botanical City
Expected: Many strawberries, free entertainment, midway rides, vendors selling handmade items, children’s activities, livestock shows
Unique functions: Strawberries are really at the center of this event. At the festival, find thousands of fresh strawberries, an innovative strawberry -based food, and thousands. Headlining musicians are also the focus of the festival (tickets are charged).
Ticket: $ 15 for adults (13 years old or older) or child for $ 5 (6-12 years old). Discounted in the Select Publix Store and online. The vehicle costs an additional charge.
Details: Flstrawberryfestival.com
Seminol County Fair
Details of the seminar -gun fair have not yet been revealed that they are the central florida staple food for nearly 30 years. Fair is usually held at seminol town center mall in late March and early April.
Details: SeminoleCountyFair.com
Lake counterfair
The Lake County Fair, located near Lake Senic Lake, has been educated and educated since 1921. Currently, this fair, which is celebrating the 104th Annual Event, includes pageans, livestock shows, art, entertainment, etc. during the show.
When: April 4-13. Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, from Saturday to 11:00 pm
Location: 2101 County Road 452 Eustis
Expected: Fair food, livestock shows, art, vendors, vehicles, games, pageant, etc.
Unique functions: The specific details of this year’s fair have not been announced yet, but the previous events included racing pigs, comedy hypnosis, and musicians. Baked confectionery, sewing, woodworking, welding, art, and livestock are other highlights of fair.
Ticket: Scheduled to be released soon
Details: Lakecofair.com
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Initially issued: January 28, 2025 Eastern standard time at 5:00 am
