2026 Hillsborough County Fair
Visitors can experience carnival rides, classic fair food, and Florida youth livestock competitions featuring cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and rabbits. The fair offers hands-on agricultural education alongside contests, stage performances, and community exhibits. Admission also includes special grandstand events such as rodeo nights, truck and tractor pulls, and demolition derbies.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
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Food & Drink
Fair food is available.
Parking
Free parking.
Accessibility
Dedicated handicap parking is available in the main parking lot, and wheelchairs and wagons can be rented at the main gate information desk.
Pets
Pets are not allowed, except properly documented service dogs.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Parking is free for all attendees in the main parking lot.
- Gate admission includes entry to all special grandstand events, including the rodeo and demo derby.
- Gates close one hour before the fair closes each evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Carload nights are Thursday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 12.
- Advance admission discounts, daily gate promotions, and carload-night pricing are listed.
- For 2026, gate admission includes all special grandstand events.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed inside the fair?
No pets are permitted on the grounds, with the exception of properly documented service dogs.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash and credit or debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken.
Do ride armbands include gate admission?
No, ride armbands do not include fair gate admission and must be paired with an admission ticket.
Where are first-aid and lost and found located?
Both first-aid and lost and found are situated at the fair reception office behind the Firefighter show.
Is security present on the fairgrounds?
Yes, deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are on site throughout the event.
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