Florida Fairs & Agricultural Events
Source-verified fair dates, agriculture ties and event context across Florida.
Every event listed here includes the specific agriculture connection, verified dates from the official source, and direct links so you can confirm details before you travel.
Source-verified listings. Each event includes dates and details confirmed from official event sources. Last verified: 2026-09-03. Always confirm final details on the official event page before travel.
Florida Agricultural Events
56 agricultural events across 46 Florida counties — county fairs, livestock shows, rodeos and agricultural festivals.
Showing 56 of 56 events, sorted by month.
South Florida Fair
When: January 15, 2027 – January 31, 2027
Where: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Agriculture Tie
Since 1912, one of Florida's oldest and largest community events. Features exhibits highlighting local agriculture, livestock shows, arts and crafts competitions, and agricultural education displays.
What to Expect
Over 500,000 visitors enjoy 17 fun-filled days of entertainment, rides, agricultural and livestock exhibits, competitions, food vendors, and live performances at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Manatee County Fair
When: January 14, 2027 – January 24, 2027
Where: Palmetto, Manatee County
Agriculture Tie
Agriculture remains at the heart of the fair with daily livestock shows showcasing student competitors. Features agricultural, horticultural, craft, cattle, sheep, farm produce, vegetables, flowers, truck pulls, and arts and crafts displays.
What to Expect
Family-friendly attractions including live milking demonstrations, livestock barns, interactive and educational agricultural attractions, carnival rides, and live entertainment. Free gate admission on opening day.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Polk County Youth Fair
When: January 23, 2026 – January 31, 2026
Where: Bartow, Polk County
Agriculture Tie
Centers on youth livestock shows, plant exhibits, and leadership development. One of the largest market hog shows in the Southeast, typically featuring more than 400 pigs. Events include market hog shows, cattle and poultry exhibitions, horse shows, plant/horticulture displays, and domestic skills competitions.
What to Expect
Between 1,400–1,500 youth participants ages 8–18 and 5,000–10,000 visitors at the Polk County Agriculture Complex, 1702 Highway 17, Bartow. Youth-focused livestock auctions, competitions, and plant shows.
Verified: 2026-09-03
DeSoto County Fair
When: January 30, 2026 – February 7, 2026
Where: Arcadia, DeSoto County
Agriculture Tie
Started in 1953 by civic-minded locals to showcase the agricultural products of DeSoto County. Features a swine show, poultry show, steer show, rabbit show, and livestock competitions.
What to Expect
Amusement rides, livestock shows, entertainment, vendors, exhibit booths, beauty pageants, gospel music, and agricultural competitions at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds, 100 SW Heard St, Arcadia.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Kumquat Festival
When: January 30, 2027
Where: Dade City, Pasco County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrates the kumquat, dubbed 'the little gold gems of the citrus industry.' St. Joseph, just west of Dade City, is often hailed as the 'Kumquat Capital of the World.' The festival connects visitors to Florida's citrus heritage through agriculture-focused vendors and products.
What to Expect
A 1-day festival in historic downtown Dade City drawing up to 40,000 visitors. Over 300 vendors, farmer's market, kumquat food products (pies, cookies, smoothies, ice cream, marmalade, jams), live music, wagon rides, antique cars and tractors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Homestead Championship Rodeo
When: January 30, 2026 – February 1, 2026
Where: Homestead, Miami-Dade County
Agriculture Tie
Founded in 1949, one of the oldest annual professional sporting events in South Florida and the only PRCA Rodeo in Miami-Dade County. Celebrates South Florida's agricultural and ranching heritage.
What to Expect
A 3-day professional rodeo at Harris Field Doc Demilly Rodeo Arena featuring barrel racing, bull riding, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc and bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, and crowning of an all-around champion.
Verified: 2026-09-03
2027 Florida State Fair
When: February 4, 2027 – February 15, 2027
Where: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Address: 4800 US-301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
Time: Daily hours and competition schedules vary; consult the official fair schedule.
Agriculture Tie
Agriculture is a core fair program featuring agriculture exhibits, livestock competitions and shows, learning experiences, clinics/camps, and livestock-related programming. The fair celebrates the industry that feeds Florida and champions hardworking farmers, innovative students, and incredible livestock. Over 500,000 visitors annually.
What to Expect
A 12-day state fair combining agriculture, exhibits, food, entertainment, rides and Florida history. Competition schedules, entry requirements and ticket information should be checked on the official site because they change by year.
Source: Florida State Fair official calendar and agriculture pages • Verified: 2026-08-17
Osceola County Fair & Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show
When: February 12, 2027 – February 21, 2027
Where: Kissimmee, Osceola County
Agriculture Tie
Hosted by the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show & Fair Inc., a nonprofit supporting local youth, agriculture, and community engagement. Youth showcase their animals in beef, poultry, sheep, goat, and dairy competitions. Operating for over 70 years.
What to Expect
A 10-day family tradition featuring carnival rides, fair food, livestock competitions, community exhibitions, creative arts displays, horticulture exhibits, fruit crop competitions, and 4-H/FFA youth livestock shows and auctions.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Charlotte County Fair
When: February 5, 2027 – February 14, 2027
Where: Port Charlotte, Charlotte County
Agriculture Tie
First held in 1989, features a dedicated agricultural program with various agriculture shows and sales throughout the fair dates. Includes 4-H and FFA youth livestock competitions.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds featuring agriculture shows and sales, livestock exhibitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and community competitions.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Highlands County Fair
When: February 5, 2027 – February 13, 2027
Where: Sebring, Highlands County
Agriculture Tie
Strong emphasis on agricultural education supporting Highlands County FFA and 4-H programs. Standout feature is the Junior Livestock Show and Auction where young participants exhibit animals they have raised and local businesses participate in the auction.
What to Expect
A 9-day fair at Highlands County Fairgrounds, 781 Magnolia Ave, featuring rides, food, live entertainment, hands-on exhibits, Junior Livestock Show and Auction, and family fun.
Verified: 2026-09-03
St. Lucie County Fair
When: February 26, 2027 – March 7, 2027
Where: Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrates community roots and agriculture with livestock exhibitions and youth agricultural competitions. 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors present rabbits, goats, swine, and horses. St. Lucie County supports citrus, cattle, vegetable farms, nurseries, and livestock operations.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at 15601 Midway Road featuring a petting zoo, racing pigs, rodeo, Demolition Derby, livestock shows, carnival rides, live performances, and educational displays highlighting the county's farming heritage.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Pasco County Fair
When: February 15, 2027 – February 21, 2027
Where: Dade City, Pasco County
Agriculture Tie
An agricultural fair since 1948, now in its 79th year. Highlights the county's agricultural roots with livestock shows, plant shows, art exhibits, youth exhibits, community exhibits, talent shows, and rodeo events.
What to Expect
A week-long fair at 36722 State Road 52 featuring livestock shows, plant exhibits, rodeo, carnival rides, games, entertainment, and family-friendly activities celebrating Pasco County's farming heritage.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Southeastern Youth Fair
When: February 18, 2027 – February 27, 2027
Where: Ocala, Marion County
Agriculture Tie
The oldest all-youth fair in the country that operates without a midway and the largest all-youth fair in Florida. A premier not-for-profit ALL-YOUTH fair for 4-H and FFA students in Marion County.
What to Expect
Free and open to the public at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala. Pure agricultural focus with no carnival — all events are geared toward 4-H and FFA youth showcasing livestock and agricultural skills.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Southwest Florida Ag Expo (Lee County Fair)
When: February 25, 2027 – March 7, 2027
Where: North Fort Myers, Lee County
Agriculture Tie
Formerly known as the Lee County Fair (started over 100 years ago). Celebrates the work and accomplishments of Southwest Florida youth active in 4-H, FFA, and Pee Wees of SWFL. Features animal exhibits including poultry, rabbits, cattle, horses, and goats.
What to Expect
A family-friendly venue showcasing livestock, agriculture, crafts, carnival rides, and food. Primary goal is providing educational and entertaining experiences for families and youth at the Lee County Civic Center Complex.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Hardee County Fair
When: February 13, 2027 – February 20, 2027
Where: Wauchula, Hardee County
Agriculture Tie
Established in 1939. Features educational and agricultural events, competitions showcasing local crafts, livestock, and produce. Held at the Hardee County Cattleman's Arena, reflecting the county's deep cattle ranching heritage.
What to Expect
An 8-day fair featuring livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live music performances, fair food, agricultural competitions, and community displays at the Hardee County Cattleman's Arena.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Martin County Fair & Youth Livestock Show
When: February 13, 2027 – February 22, 2027
Where: Stuart, Martin County
Agriculture Tie
Established in 1960, one of the largest agricultural fairs in the region. The Youth Livestock Show features 4-H youth exhibiting steers, swine, rabbits, goats, poultry, and guinea pigs.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair attracting over 70,000 attendees at Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy. Youth livestock auctions, carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, and agricultural exhibits.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Hendry County Fair & Livestock Show
When: February 5, 2027 – February 14, 2027
Where: Clewiston, Hendry County
Agriculture Tie
Brings together the heart of agriculture with competitive livestock shows highlighting the hard work, dedication, and skills of local youth and farmers. Interactive exhibits offer hands-on agricultural learning for all ages.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at 710 South Francisco Ave featuring livestock shows, interactive agricultural exhibits, racing pigs, live entertainment, carnival rides, and fair food. Over 15,000 visitors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Bradford Agricultural Fair
When: February 26, 2026 – March 8, 2026
Where: Starke, Bradford County
Agriculture Tie
First held in 1951, an 11-day regional fair related to agriculture and livestock. Offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair at 2300 N Temple Ave attracting over 30,000 visitors. Agricultural and educational events, livestock competitions, carnival rides, food, and family entertainment.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Swamp Cabbage Festival
When: February 27, 2027 – February 28, 2027
Where: LaBelle, Hendry County
Agriculture Tie
An annual celebration of the Florida State Tree, the Sabal Palm (Cabbage Palm). The festival has deep roots in the community since 1967, celebrating 'swamp cabbage' (heart of palm from the cabbage palm), a traditional food of Florida pioneers and the Seminole people.
What to Expect
Live entertainment, food vendors featuring heart of palm dishes, 350+ vendors, arts and crafts, antique cars and tractors, and family-friendly activities held the last full weekend of February in Barron Park and downtown LaBelle.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Silver Spurs Rodeo
When: February 18, 2027 – February 21, 2027
Where: Kissimmee, Osceola County
Agriculture Tie
The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, dating back to 1944. Celebrates Kissimmee's legacy as 'Kow Town' for its bustling cattle industry and working ranches. A continuation of the agricultural legacy at Osceola Heritage Park.
What to Expect
Professional rodeo at Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, featuring all seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Florida Strawberry Festival
When: March 4, 2027 – March 14, 2027
Where: Plant City, Hillsborough County
Agriculture Tie
An 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Features youth livestock shows (cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits, poultry, lambs), 4-H and FFA showcases, and an actual strawberry field planted on the festival grounds — the only display of its kind in the U.S. showcasing winter strawberry production.
What to Expect
Over 650,000 visitors enjoy headline entertainment, youth livestock shows and auctions, agricultural exhibits, world-famous strawberry shortcake, and educational displays on water conservation, pollinators, and farm technology. Running since 1930.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Central Florida Fair
When: March 4, 2027 – March 14, 2027
Where: Orlando, Orange County
Agriculture Tie
A six-county district fair providing a venue for youth exhibitors from Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Osceola, and Brevard counties. Over 2,500 local FFA and 4-H youth livestock projects entered annually, making it one of the largest livestock shows in the state.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair featuring midway rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, one of Florida's largest youth livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, and competitive exhibits.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Citrus County Fair
When: March 22, 2027 – March 29, 2027
Where: Inverness, Citrus County
Agriculture Tie
Features competitive livestock shows, 4-H and FFA youth demonstrations, and judged exhibits spanning produce, preserves, quilting, and photography. Balances agricultural heritage with modern entertainment.
What to Expect
A 7-day fair at 3610 S Florida Avenue featuring carnival rides, live performances, livestock shows and sales, farm equipment displays, baking contests, and food vendors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Collier County Fair
When: March 18, 2027 – March 28, 2027
Where: Naples, Collier County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrating the agricultural roots of Florida since 1976. Features livestock barns with steer, swine, goat, and poultry competitions. Visitors explore arts, crafts, and horticulture exhibits while promoting community spirit and youth achievement.
What to Expect
Daily livestock showings, arts and crafts contests, horticultural exhibits, carnival rides, games, live performances, and fair food at the Collier Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show
When: March 4, 2027 – March 9, 2027
Where: Newberry, Alachua County
Agriculture Tie
Conducts public fairs and expositions pertaining to agricultural matters and exhibitions of livestock, poultry, crafts, youth projects, and farm products. Showcases livestock and non-livestock projects presented by local 4-H and FFA youth learning about production agriculture and land use.
What to Expect
Free admission event at the Alachua County Ag & Equestrian Center, 23100 W Newberry Road. 4-H and FFA youth ages 8–18 participate in livestock shows, contests, and auctions.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Sarasota County Agricultural Fair
When: March 19, 2027 – March 28, 2027
Where: Sarasota, Sarasota County
Agriculture Tie
Annual 10-day agricultural fair featuring rides, entertainment, crafts, horticulture, science fair, and livestock. Includes various livestock competitions and exhibits, youth projects, and agricultural displays.
What to Expect
Agricultural exhibits, youth projects, exciting entertainment, fair food, carnival midway, livestock shows, horticulture displays, and science fair at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition
When: March 18, 2027 – April 11, 2027
Where: Miami, Miami-Dade County
Agriculture Tie
Features chickens, hogs, lambs, rabbits, and cattle shows, along with horticulture and landscape design exhibits. The agricultural showcase includes youth livestock competitions and educational displays.
What to Expect
One of Florida's largest fairs spanning nearly a month. Carnival rides, live music, craft and food exhibitions, livestock shows, agricultural competitions, and horticulture exhibits at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Suwannee County Fair & Youth Livestock Show
When: March 19, 2027 – March 27, 2027
Where: Live Oak, Suwannee County
Agriculture Tie
One of the oldest county fairs in Florida, over 100 years old. Features food, rides, animals, games, entertainment, music, agriculture, and art. Important showcase for agriculture and youth livestock competitions in the region.
What to Expect
9 days of fun at 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak featuring food, carnival rides, farm animals, games, live entertainment, music, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, art displays, and educational programming.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Okeechobee County Fair
When: March 12, 2027 – March 20, 2027
Where: Okeechobee, Okeechobee County
Agriculture Tie
The 4-H and FFA Livestock Show is held during the fair at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, with the Youth Livestock Sale held on the final Saturday.
What to Expect
A full carnival midway, fair food, exciting entertainment, 4-H and FFA livestock shows and sales, and family activities at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Sumter County Fair
When: March 5, 2027 – March 14, 2027
Where: Bushnell, Sumter County
Agriculture Tie
First held in 1955. Features livestock shows and sales, barn animals, competitive exhibits, and agricultural exhibits. An important agricultural showcase for the central Florida rural community.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at the Agricultural Center, 7620 SR 471. Livestock shows and sales, barn animals, competitive exhibits, live entertainment, music, midway games, pie-eating contests, talent shows, rides, vendors, and food.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Putnam County Fair
When: March 19, 2027 – March 27, 2027
Where: East Palatka, Putnam County
Agriculture Tie
Features livestock shows, arts and crafts displays, numerous contests, and agricultural exhibits showcasing the county's farming heritage.
What to Expect
A week-long event at Putnam County Fairgrounds, 118 Fairgrounds Road, featuring rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, local cuisine, arts and crafts.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Seminole County Fair
When: March 27, 2026 – April 5, 2026
Where: Sanford, Seminole County
Agriculture Tie
The tradition of county fairs in Seminole County dates back to the first event held on First Street in Sanford in 1915. Continues the agricultural heritage tradition with community exhibits and youth showcases.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at 440 Hickman Drive with free parking and free gate admission. Full midway with 25+ rides, games, family-friendly attractions, and carnival food.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Firefighters' Indian River County Fair
When: March 13, 2027 – March 22, 2027
Where: Vero Beach, Indian River County
Agriculture Tie
Features 4-H livestock shows and exhibits, youth agricultural competitions, and educational displays. The Fresh Country Livestock Pavilion hosts Indian River County Youth Livestock and Horticulture activities.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, featuring carnival rides, 4-H livestock shows, rodeo, reptile show, lumberjack show, cowboy circus, demolition derby, and live entertainment.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Clewiston Sugar Festival
When: March 12, 2027 – March 13, 2027
Where: Clewiston, Hendry County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrates the region's annual sugarcane harvest and the importance of sugarcane in the Glades-area communities and Florida's agricultural industry. Based on the original end-of-harvest celebration held by US Sugar Corporation dating back to the 1930s.
What to Expect
A free, family-friendly 2-day event at 117 W Osceola Ave featuring Nashville concerts, antique tractor displays, car shows, kids carnival, wildlife shows, 200+ vendors, 5K and 10K races, and sugarcane-themed activities.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Chalo Nitka Festival & Rodeo
When: March 1, 2027 – March 6, 2027
Where: Moore Haven, Glades County
Agriculture Tie
The county fair of Glades County dating back to 1948. Features a week of livestock shows and sales leading up to the main festival weekend. The annual Ranch Rodeo is organized by the Glades County Youth Livestock organization and is their biggest fundraiser supporting youth agricultural activities.
What to Expect
A week of livestock shows and sales, with the Ranch Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights, parade on Saturday, carnival rides, dances, arts and crafts vendors, and community celebrations at Barron Park and Bronson Arena.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
When: March 12, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Where: Arcadia, DeSoto County
Agriculture Tie
The oldest rodeo east of the Mississippi (est. 1929) and oldest rodeo organization in Florida (est. 1952). Known as 'The Granddaddy of Em All,' celebrating Florida's deep cattle ranching heritage. Donates approximately $60,000 per year locally in grants and scholarships.
What to Expect
A 4-day PRCA rodeo at Mosaic Arena featuring bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and more. Major economic driver for Arcadia.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Okeechobee Cowtown PRCA Rodeo
When: March 14, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Where: Okeechobee, Okeechobee County
Agriculture Tie
Hosted by the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association, a non-profit committed to the conservation of the Florida cattle industry. Celebrates the area's deep cattle ranching heritage.
What to Expect
A 2-day PRCA rodeo at the Historic Okeechobee Cattlemen's Cowtown Arena. Traditional rodeo events including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Suwannee River Fair & Youth Livestock Show
When: March 20, 2026 – March 28, 2026
Where: Fanning Springs, Gilchrist County
Agriculture Tie
A non-profit educational platform for youth in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties interested in agriculture. Conducts public fairs and exhibitions of livestock, poultry, crafts, youth projects, and farm products for 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA members.
What to Expect
A multi-day youth livestock show at the Suwannee River Fairgrounds, 17851 90 Ave, Fanning Springs. Livestock shows, judging competitions, youth auctions, and agricultural education for participants from three counties.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Clay County Agricultural Fair
When: April 1, 2027 – April 11, 2027
Where: Green Cove Springs, Clay County
Agriculture Tie
An 11-day agricultural fair with dedicated AG Day, featuring livestock shows, agricultural education exhibits, and youth competitions. Over 100,000 visitors expected from the region.
What to Expect
Theme days including AG Day, Senior + Inclusive Day, and Student Fair Day. Carnival rides, live entertainment, agricultural and educational events, livestock shows, food vendors, and community competitions at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Hernando County Fair & Youth Livestock Show
When: April 23, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Where: Brooksville, Hernando County
Agriculture Tie
First held in 1950. The signature event is the Youth Livestock Show where Hernando County 4-H and FFA members present animals for judges. Competitions highlight local crafts, livestock, and produce.
What to Expect
An 8-day regional fair featuring the Youth Livestock Show, carnival rides, live entertainment, fair food, competitions showcasing local crafts, livestock, and produce, at 6436 Broad St, Brooksville.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Lake County Fair
When: April 9, 2027 – April 18, 2027
Where: Eustis, Lake County
Agriculture Tie
Highlights the county's agricultural roots through livestock shows, youth competitions, and student participation from local 4-H and FFA programs. Livestock exhibits include steers, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits.
What to Expect
A 10-day fair at 2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis featuring traditional carnival rides, youth livestock auctions, creative competitions, crafts, artwork, photography, sewing, canning projects, and food vendors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Flagler County Fair & Youth Show
When: April 13, 2027 – April 17, 2027
Where: Bunnell, Flagler County
Agriculture Tie
Brings together FFA and 4-H students for a week centered on agriculture, education, and community support. Focuses on livestock exhibitions and youth development with nightly showmanship competitions.
What to Expect
Free admission. Carnival rides, food, vendors, 4-H and FFA youth livestock shows, quilting, cooking, canning, sewing, horticulture exhibits, kiddy tractor pull, frog jumping contest, and petting zoo at 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Santa Rosa County Fair & Youth Livestock Show
When: April 10, 2026 – April 11, 2026
Where: Milton, Santa Rosa County
Agriculture Tie
Features educational and agricultural events, competitions, and a livestock auction. The fair concludes with a livestock auction, and there is a community exhibit hall during the event.
What to Expect
A 2-day fair at the Santa Rosa County Agri Plex, 8700 Randy Brown Rd, featuring livestock shows, community exhibits, competitions, and livestock auction.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Brooksville Blueberry Festival
When: April 24, 2026 – April 25, 2026
Where: Brooksville, Hernando County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrates the region's status as a top blueberry producer. Features bake-offs and blueberry cook-offs, livestock showcases and 4-H exhibits, and heritage farming demos focused on agriculture, heritage, and local talent.
What to Expect
A weekend festival in downtown Brooksville with free parking and admission. Blueberry-themed food and products, cooking competitions, 4-H exhibits, farming demonstrations, local vendors, and live entertainment.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Tupelo Honey Festival
When: May 15, 2027
Where: Wewahitchka, Gulf County
Agriculture Tie
Celebrates tupelo honey, a seasonal delicacy produced exclusively from Tupelo trees in the Apalachicola River valley that bloom only April–May. Top-quality tupelo honey comes from this unique ecosystem, making it one of the most prized honeys in the world.
What to Expect
A weekend festival in downtown Wewahitchka featuring live music, local food trucks, handmade crafts, honey tastings, bee-keeping demonstrations, and family-friendly activities celebrating the region's unique beekeeping heritage.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Washington County Agricultural Fair
When: July 18, 2026 – July 25, 2026
Where: Chipley, Washington County
Agriculture Tie
Features goat, chicken, pig, and cow livestock shows. The Youth Fair (separate event in Feb/Mar) started in 1973 to showcase talents of local 4-H and FFA members and give them a venue to show and sell livestock projects.
What to Expect
A week-long agricultural fair at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 1424 Jackson Ave, featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, food, and agricultural competitions.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Central Panhandle Fair
When: August 4, 2026 – August 8, 2026
Where: Panama City, Bay County
Agriculture Tie
Since 1945, offering a central location within the Florida Panhandle to learn about agriculture, livestock, home arts and crafts, and Fresh from Florida products. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock judging, beef shows, goat shows, horse shows, horticultural exhibits, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine shows.
What to Expect
Over 40,000 visitors expected. Agricultural exhibits, livestock judging contests, carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, and competitions at the Bay County Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Cracker Country Pioneer Tots
When: September 16, 2026
Where: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Address: Cracker Country, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
Time: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Ages: 12 months–4 years
Agriculture Tie
Cracker Country is the Florida State Fairgrounds' rural living-history museum. Its public programming interprets Florida pioneer life and agricultural/rural history using original historic structures and hands-on education.
What to Expect
A toddler-focused living-history event for ages 12 months–4 years. Verify ticket availability and final program details on the official Cracker Country event page before travel.
Source: Cracker Country / Florida State Fairgrounds official event listing • Verified: 2026-08-17
Northwest Florida Fair
When: September 29, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Where: Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County
Agriculture Tie
Since 1974, promoting agriculture by showcasing a variety of livestock species, art displays, and carnival entertainment. Brings educational and entertaining agricultural experiences to Okaloosa, South Walton, and Santa Rosa Counties.
What to Expect
A 5-day fair at the NW Florida Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd, featuring livestock shows, art displays, carnival rides, and food vendors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Northeast Florida Fair
When: October 8, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Where: Callahan, Nassau County
Agriculture Tie
The Northeast Florida Fair Association is a non-profit dedicated to promoting agriculture in Nassau County. Features beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, rabbits, hogs, horses, sheep, goats, farm products, horticulture, 4-H and FFA youth, home economics, and arts and crafts.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair featuring thrilling rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, farm product competitions, horticulture displays, and food vendors.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Pensacola Interstate Fair
When: October 22, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Where: Pensacola, Escambia County
Agriculture Tie
Pensacola's biggest and longest-running annual agricultural and entertainment tradition. Features livestock shows including poultry, beef classification, dairy cattle shows, Youth and FFA Steer Shows, and cow costume contests.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair featuring rides, live music, exotic shows, colorful attractions, exhibits, fair food, livestock shows, arts and crafts displays, and family-friendly activities.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Walton County Fair
When: October 12, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Where: DeFuniak Springs, Walton County
Agriculture Tie
Chartered in 1924 as an Agriculture Fair committed to promoting agriculture. Celebrating 100+ years of community, agriculture, and entertainment. Exhibits include animal, art, agriculture, handicrafts, potted plants, photography, and canned foods.
What to Expect
A 6-day fair at the Fair Grounds in DeFuniak Springs featuring livestock shows, live performances, arts and crafts exhibits, food vendors, rides, and agricultural displays.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Space Coast State Fair
When: October 29, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Where: Melbourne, Brevard County
Agriculture Tie
Brevard's largest annual family event. Connects to the region's agricultural heritage with farm-related exhibits and attractions.
What to Expect
A multi-week fair at Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne. Rides, shows, food vendors, family entertainment, and exhibits.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Volusia County Fair & Youth Show
When: November 5, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Where: DeLand, Volusia County
Agriculture Tie
Showcases the rich agricultural heritage and vibrant community spirit of Volusia County. Features an impressive array of livestock shows highlighting the work and dedication of local youth involved in 4-H and FFA programs.
What to Expect
Carnival rides, games, fair food, livestock shows and exhibitions, 4-H and FFA youth competitions, agricultural exhibits, and community demonstrations at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E New York Ave, DeLand.
Verified: 2026-09-03
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
When: November 5, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Where: Jacksonville, Duval County
Agriculture Tie
Founded in 1955, formerly called the Duval County Fair. Operated by the non-profit Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Association for seven decades with a mission of agricultural education. Features agricultural displays, livestock showcases, and interactive exhibits highlighting local farming practices.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair featuring agricultural shows, educational exhibits, midway rides, concerts, carnival food, games, and livestock exhibitions at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.
Verified: 2026-09-03
North Florida Fair
When: November 5, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Where: Tallahassee, Leon County
Agriculture Tie
Established in 1939 by the Leon County Fair Association, originally focused on promoting local agriculture. A large agricultural fair with livestock brought in from approximately 7 southeastern states. Features home and fine arts, 4-H, 24 county displays, and commercial displays.
What to Expect
An 11-day fair at 441 E. Paul Russell Road featuring a broad exhibitor area with arts, crafts, agriculture, creative displays, livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Verified: 2026-09-03
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