Trisha W.

After never going here in 20 years of living in the area, I have now been twice in three months. The first time was for Brick Fest. Super fun event, but it was so packed that we could barley move. It was a good thing I left the stroller at home. There would be no way I could push that around with the chaos of the place. There was one family with a stroller and I saw a different member with the stroller against a wall throughout the day. The A/C was either broken or there were too many of us that day. It was 110° outside that day and we were sweating so bad inside that you would think we were at Disney walking around. The second time was for Spookala. So fun. Loved the space to walk around and then going to a different space for the autograph tables. The one bad thing that day was the bathrooms on the expo side before walking to the autograph tables. Out of all the stalls, 2-3 were clogged and the one Family Bathroom had a broken lock. Not good. Parking wasn't awful. More drivers not knowing how to use turn lanes. One thing to work on is the parking ticket booth. Wether paying with cash or card, it took time for the attendant to punch in buttons and wait for a ticket/receipt. Especially when the connection there for their computer is not the best

Dave O.

I been here a number of times for a variety of events, of course the Florida State Fair trumps them all, I mean it's difficult to beat amusement rides, fair food, barn yard animals and lots of arts and crafts to see but that's just one annual event not the venue - the fairground is located just off I-4 it's the perfect setting, it's spacious and the public can see it all as they drive by. As convenient as it seems entering the fairgrounds is like filling a small pond with Niagara Falls, funneling onto Route 301 from I-4 is painful regardless of what direction you are traveling, it seems like an endless line of cars and orange cones, flashing lights and yellow vested attendants waving and pointing, it's a lot like the blind leading the blind unfortunately and when you get to your parking space it's likely to be on the grass whether the sun is shining or it's a torrential rain event. Once you make the walk and sometimes that can be quite the walk the ticket booths are pretty efficient and security in my experience is a non-event. The interior of the main pavilion is spacious and the exhibition halls are clean although they could use a lighting upgrade in my opinion. No matter what's being presented here be prepared to walk a lot so wear some comfortable shoes and bring plenty of cash the food here is pretty good but not cheap I always eat a giant corn dog covered in yellow mustard but if that's not your thing there are plenty of other options. The facilities are well maintained and it's certain that I'll return here often as things that interest me are scheduled...

Brigitte L.

Best part of the fair this year was Keel and Curly Winery being there. Visited them under the large dome tent near the large slide and tried their new Candy Apple Hard Cider. It was soo refreshing and yummy. Can't wait for it to be available for purchase. It's about $11 per glass. Arrived around 4pm and no traffic. Only a small line for parking. Parking is always free and if you are handicapped place your tag up while in line and the staff will allow you to park up front. We purchased tickets online prior to going and was able to go in the express entrance which was great because the other line was very long. We walked around and enjoyed browsing the small shops and animals. The walkway that houses the main food area was overly crowded so we didn't even bother going that route. We did find some corn dogs to enjoy which is always a must when going to the fair. Nothing really stood out this year other than the cider. Armbands available to purchase if you are into rides however the lines were very long. Recommend purchasing all of your fair tickets and armbands online prior to going.

Laura G.

I enjoyed visiting the Florida State Fair . They did a great job combining rides, , live shows, agriculture exhibits, games and food. I thought that the ticket purchase and food was priced about what you would expect from this type of atmosphere but the games were unreasonable. Every booth with a toss, throw, shoot, grab or fish around for ..cost five or ten dollars a piece. Both of my grandsons went home with a few dollar store type stuffed animals/toys ...and two gold fish. It cost ten dollars to win the goldfish and $60 at PetsMart to house them. By the way ... PetsMart sells the goldfish for twenty two cents a piece. Overall it was worth every penny because we had a great day.

Beth E.

We spent the day at the fairgrounds attending the State Fair. We are lucky enough to be able to go on a weekday when things are more quiet. Parking is very easy and no lines at the ticket booth. Certain days are priced for 55+ so for $10 each, we had a day of fun. The fairgrounds are huge and everything is nicely laid out. I have come to the fairgrounds for other events, but it really is perfect for the State Fair. The buildings are nice and have plenty of restrooms. They have hand sanitizing stations everywhere and a number to text if they are empty. There are benches and tables all over, so plenty of places to stop for a rest. For the State Fair there were boatloads of food trucks, rides and games. The music acts, the circus, pig racing, etc. all made for a great day.

Melissa G.

I went to the fair this past Sunday and it was crowded per usual. I didn't mind because my mind was set on one thing....FOOD. I wen with hubby and daughter. We got her a wrist band and she enjoyed everyminute of it. I'm pretty sure she went in tge fun house like 6 times. She was all smiles. I didn't over indulge too much. I normally stick to the classic fair food. I'm not a "deep fried butter" kind of girl. I had roasted corn, Pronto pup (corndog), a cuban sandwich. I also bought the Amish Donuts and candy apple to take home. The prices for the food are pretty steep and they seem to get higher each year. Overall i enjoyed my time. I can't wait for the strawberry festival so I can do it again.

Kristie L.

Love the annual trip to the state fair. We go on 2 dollar Tuesday and eat all we can. No rides lol. The one thing I wish they'd do is have more variety vendors. There's like 4 or 5 nacho, corn dog, and tea stands but could be more unique finds. Overall we had a wonderful time and rated the good 4 out of 5.

Mireya R.

Had a blast at the fair but parking was absolutely terrible with no sense of direction at all. Will come back for events but hopefully there is better guidance in future events

Isaiah G.

Haven't had this much fun in a long time. The smells and ride had strong sense of nostalgia over me. The first food I rand for were the funnel cakes, which now has a new flavor. SMORES'!!! I took a picture but it was the last bite. Please forgive me Yelp.

Pamela R.

One of the better State fairs we have had the privilege of visiting! Last year there wasn't much to see or do with the kids. But this year seemed way better! I love that you can pet many animals, different types of foods affordable and such a clean fair!

Cam L.

Of course. A must go no matter where you live in the state. Street corn in a cup, Amish donuts, and funnel cake. Throw out the diet and come have fun!

Laura M.

My husband and I decided to go to the Tampa Bay RV Show here. Being pretty new to the area I had only been to the fairgrounds once before for a Home Show. I had no idea how huge this place was! When we arrived it was $8 to park and another $4 per person to get into the RV area. There were many different things going on so we were instructed to follow the signs that directed us to the area where the RV's were. It was set up very nicely and there were many different manufacturers there. Each manufacturer having their representatives to explain why their RV was the better choice. It was extremely similar to a auto show. They had incentives for you to make a deal at the show. If you are interested in purchasing a RV it's a good place to see a lot and do some comparisons. In my opinion they didn't have enough food and drink options available. On this particular weekend it was so extremely hot I thought I would drop dead! There was nowhere to escape the sun unless you went into a RV. There was no shade anywhere! Had i known ahead of time I probably wouldn't have gone. The walk back to the car wasn't far at all. They had people parking right outside the RV area.

Jan S.

Ran the Insane Inflatable 5k herd. Third time at this location. For 2019 they changed the date to April. Was previously November. They relocated the obstacles to the I 75 side and it is a big improvement, mire shade and allows proper distance for 5k. Could provide one more water station. Parking is cash only for this event. Parking was easy, plentiful and close.