There will be thrill rides, fried burritos, a cycling circus, and Pop Rock pickles at the 2024 Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore

One of the most well-liked occasions in the entire Sunshine State is the Florida State Fair. The official return dates are February 8–19, and tickets are currently available. It is loved by locals in the Tampa area who can’t wait to ride exhilarating attractions, indulge in the inventive fried and sweet foods offered by vendors, and take in the many live acts.

Naturally, an occasion with this kind of personality has drawn ardent supporters from outside the state. The Florida State Fair is currently the fifth most popular state fair on TikTok, per a 2023 analysis by JeffBet.

Among the outrageous menu items for this year are pop rock pickles, bacon waffle cheeseburgers, fried spam grilled cheese, bang bang tacos, Oreo cinnamon buns, BBQ fried burritos, spicy Korean corn dogs, and lemonade funnel cake.

Live music events, a bicycle stunt show, circus acts, an exhilarating aqua rock show, and lawnmower racing are all planned as forms of entertainment. Beautiful chalk art demonstrations and agricultural excursions will also be available to attendees.

On the Florida State Fair website, you may purchase tickets and view the entire schedule of events. The address of the Florida State Fairgrounds is 4800 US Hwy 301.


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