TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair officially opens on Thursday at the state fairgrounds outside Tampa, launching a 12-day run expected to draw nearly half a million visitors through Feb. 16. As one ...

As of the time of writing, I am currently in Lakeland for the 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF). We ...

The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut. From Hawaiian street corn in a cup to hot honey jalapeño donuts to the ...

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For 12 days every February, the employees of the Florida State Fair Authority arrive at work to the sound of screams.

TAMPA, Fla. — The highly anticipated 2026 Florida State Fair food lineup is here. And this year, these deep-fried dishes are taking patriotism to a new level. In honor of America250, the nation's ...

I hope you have already marked the dates in your calendar for the 2026 Florida State Fair. After all, it’s one of the oldest and most outstanding fairs in the country. The Florida State Fair, which is ...