Hillsborough County Fair
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Hillsborough County Fair Returns Oct. 30-Nov.9 with 11 Days of
Food, Fun and Family Tradition
From All-New Interactive Attractions and Contests to Thrilling Rides, Rodeo Action
and Goat Yoga, the 32nd Annual Fair Offers Something for Everyone
While Celebrating the Region’s Agricultural Heritage
TAMPA, Fla. – September 3, 2025 – There’s No Time Like Fair Time! The 32nd annual Hillsborough County Fair
opens on Thursday, October 30, and runs through Sunday, November 9, for 11 days of food, fun and contests
celebrating agriculture, entertainment and community. Daily tickets are on sale now.
Special Grandstand Events
Rodeo Weekend is November 1 & 2 in the main grandstands, starting with Rural King Family Day at the Rodeo on
Saturday, where kids can take part in hands-on events right on the arena floor and get a behind-the-scenes look at
the action. Bulls, Barrels and Boogie presented by Rural King on Sunday boasts a post-rodeo live concert
featuring country music stars Jarrod Turner & Chad Brock.
The dirt flies on weekend two with fan-favorite events County Fair Truck & Tractor Pull on Friday and Saturday,
November 7 & 8, and Demolition Derby on Sunday, November 9. The Truck & Tractor Pull begins with Pedal Tractor
Races where kids compete in 2 divisions for prizes. The Demolition Derby pits local drivers against each other in a
high-energy showdown to see which will be the last car standing. Before the engines roar, drivers showcase their
creativity by decorating cars, with fans casting their votes for Best Decorated Car.
Opening Night Featuring Goat Yoga
Get fit for the Fair with Goat Yoga on opening night, where relaxing yoga flow combines with the playful antics of
friendly goats. Forty-five minute sessions will be conducted on the arena floor of the main grandstands at 6:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tickets purchased in advance for the Special Grandstand Events and Goat Yoga include fair admission for that day.
Entertainment
The Fair offers an array of free entertainment throughout its run. New interactive activations include Farm to Fair,
which entertainingly promotes local agriculture, and Riddle Me This?, featuring creative puzzles, optical illusions,
engaging games and mind-bending riddles. Entertainment abounds with free live shows every day, including an all-
new Thrill Circus, the return of an immensely popular Scott’s World of Magic and the engaging, educational
Firefighter Show. Guests can also explore a fascinating Goat Experience, meet the beloved fair mascot Farmer
Sidney and participate in tricks with the Cowgirl Circus.2
Food & Beverages
From sweet funnel cakes and buttermilk corn dogs to fresh-squeezed lemonade and tasty tacos, the fair offers a
feast of traditional fair fare. New this year, a festive beer garden will serve cold brews in a lively, open-air setting.
The space will provide a place for visitors to relax, recharge and toast to fair time fun.
Agricultural Fair
The Hillsborough County Fair celebrates being one of the area’s largest agricultural fairs highlighting youth
participants and featuring livestock shows every day of the fair with 11 different livestock species. More than one
thousand young people from Hillsborough County show off their livestock projects in our livestock barns.
Ticket Sales and Special Offers
Daily tickets are on sale now, including a special offer for advance online purchase of tickets for Special
Grandstand Events. From now until opening day, ticketed grandstand events range from $20-$30 and include Fair
admission.
Gate specials for this year’s fair include:
October 30 Carload Night – Fill up the car for only $50 (up to 8 people per car). Rate includes fair
admission and ride armbands
October 31 $2 Night – Admission tickets $2 and all rides are $2
November 1 Hillsborough County Employee Appreciation day presented by Florida West Coast Credit
Union – free admission for all county employees with ID
November 3-5 $5 Admission Tickets
November 3 4-H, FFA and Scouts Night – Free Admission with proof of membership
November 6 Carload Night – Fill up the car for only $50 (up to 8 people per car). Rate includes fair
admission and ride armbands
November 7 Rural King Day at the Fair – Free admission for any Rural Kind Rewards Member
November 7-9 Heroes Weekend sponsored by Odiorne Insurance and Auto Owners Insurance – free
admission for any active retired military with ID, police/fire/rescue with ID
For more information and tickets, please visit our website.
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