Here’s your go-to guide for tickets, food and entertainment at this year’s Florida State Fair.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Ferris wheel is up, the concert stage is set and the deep fryers are hot, which can only mean one thing: The 2026 Florida State Fair is officially here.
You can bring the family out to the Florida State Fairgrounds from Feb. 5-16 to enjoy rides, funky food combinations, animal shows and endless live entertainment.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Florida State Fair for 2026.
🎟️ Florida State Fair tickets
Pricing will vary depending on the day.
For Monday-Thursday tickets:
- Adult (ages 12-54): $12
- Child (ages 6-11): $7
- Senior (55+): $11
- Ride armbands: $35
For Friday-Sunday and President’s Day:
- Child: $11
- Adult: $16
- Ride armbands: $45
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. More information on discounted tickets and deals are available on the Florida State Fair website.
🎢Florida State Fair rides & entertainment
This year’s midway will feature more than 75 rides, including the Berry-Go-Round, bumper cars, the Kraken and the Super Slide.
The entertainment lineup includes live music, high-flying circus acts, racing corgis and a demolition derby. New entertainment will also be taking place on select dates, including an illuminating sky drone show.
Each year, the fair brings back classics like corn dogs and caramel apples, along with a highly anticipated menu of new foods. The 2026 selection has some pretty funky flavors that are sure to pique the interest of every daring foodie.
Some of this year’s new foods include the deep-fried Cuban burrito, Reese’s Pieces donut burger, sushi corn dog and Dubai chocolate funnel cake.
📝Youth admission policy
Starting at 5 p.m. each day, all guests 17 or younger will have to be accompanied by an admission-paying parent or guardian.
The parent or guardian has to be 21 or older and will be required to show a valid ID. A total of 4 minors can be supervised by one adult.
