Did you break a record at the State Fair? MTV's True Life is seeking young people (age 16-25) who are attempting to break a record set by the Guinness Book. They want to hear from people with all kinds of stories, from becoming the largest family of jugglers, baking the world’s largest cookie, to any other quirky or zany record. Those interested in sharing their story should email worldrecord@mtvn.com and copy floridastatefair@gmail.com and include your name, location, phone # & photo.

2009 Florida State Fair presents
Student Day Concert on Mon., Feb 16 @ Noon - Free performance by We the Kings
*If you are a public schools student in Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, remember to bring your student admission ticket for free admission good on this day only.  The concert is general admission (no reserved seats) outdoors at the Ford Amphitheatre. Admission tickets will be distributed by each school prior to the start of the fair.
Listen to We the Kings music at www.myspace.com/wethekings

2009 Florida State Fair presents
Hillsborough County Student Day Rally & Concert
Fri., Feb 6 @ Noon - Free performance by Team Blackout
*If you are a Hillsborough County public schools student, remember to bring your student admission voucher for free admission good on this day only.  The concert is general admission (no reserved seats) outdoors at the Ford Amphitheatre.
Listen to Team Blackout's music at www.myspace.com/teamblackout3  
Visitors are encouraged to bring a donation of a box of pens and/or pencils to benefit Teaching Tools program for Hillsborough Education Foundation.  Receptacles will be at each entrance gate and one at the Ford Amphitheatre for collection.   A donation is not required to enter the concert. 
 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JANUARY AT THE FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

FLORIDA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES THE 2009 THEME & OPEN AUDITIONS  
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2009 FAIR ADMISSION PRICES & SPECIAL DAYS INFORMATION
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2009 FAIR HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION
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http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/29/55/

2009 FAIR FREE ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION
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http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/26/52/

 

Don't drop the ball, score Fair tickets early and save up to 33% off gate prices!  Fair gate admission tickets will go on sale at participating Sweetbay Supermarket stores starting Jan. 2nd through February 4th.  Sweetbay stores will only sell fair gate admission tickets (while supplies last) and no other discount offers.  The ten Sweetbay participating counties include Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, Desoto and Highlands. 

The Florida State Fair will begin to sell all discounted offers starting Jan. 5th for gate admission tickets, ride tickets, armbands, concert tickets and group sales packages.  Gate admission is not included with purchase of armbands, ride tickets, or concert tickets.  There will be no refunds, exchanges or rainchecks.  All acts, concerts, scheduled times, exhibitors, prices and other advertised events are subject to change and/or cancel without notice.  

The 105th annual Florida State Fair will take place on February 5-16, 2009.  The Florida State Fair,  always in Tampa and always in February, is organized by the Florida State Fair Authority under the leadership of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson leads the Fair Authority, which oversees the Florida State Fairgrounds and the annual Florida State Fair. For more information about the 2009 Florida State Fair, call toll-free (800) 345-FAIR or (813) 621-7821, visit www.floridastatefair.com or myspace.com/floridastatefair.

Are you a custom car or truck enthusiast?  Do you collect or like looking at vintage street rods?  Do you enjoy sampling the best BBQ food around town?  Are you looking to renovate your home or learn how to make your home more energy efficient?  If you are a history buff looking for an weekend afternoon of enjoyment, then you must discover the past at Cracker Country.

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you must come to one of these OCTOBER EVENTS taking place at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Click on this link to read more details:
http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/142/64/

Weekly at Cracker Country: Country Tea Time

Monthly on the 1st Saturday at Cracker Country: Hands-On History Tours for Youth Groups

Monthly on the 1st Saturday at Cracker Country: Discover the Past (NEW)

Weekly on Tuesdays: 4-H Dog Training Classes 

Oct. 3: Ford Amphitheatre Concert - Counting Crows with Maroon 5

Oct. 3-5: CFHJA Horse Show

Oct. 4: T.B.T. Homecoming Dance

Oct. 4-5: Slamfest Custom Car & Truck Show

Oct. 9: FSFA Board Meeting

Oct. 10: Ford Amphitheatre Concert - Martina McBride

Oct. 10: W.C.R. Casino Night

Oct. 10-12: NSRA Southeast Nationals 

Oct. 11: Ford Amphitheatre Concert - Mary J. Blige

Oct. 11-12: FPtHA Horse Show

Oct. 16-19: Rock, Rib & Ride Festival

Oct. 17-18: FWRHA Horse Show

Oct. 17-19: Florida's Largest Fall Home Show

Oct. 18: Poker Run

Oct. 18: Listen to Your Heart Celebrity Fashion Show

Oct. 18: Southern Charm Wine & Food Gala

Oct. 18-19: Suncoast Gun Show & Sale

Oct. 18-19: SSMDTA Horse Show

Oct. 19: All About Women Expo

Oct. 22-24 and 27-31: Fall Ag Venture

Oct. 25-26: Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Oct. 25-26: PCHA Horse Show

Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Harvest Days Horse Show

For more information on these and other events taking place at the Fairgrounds, please call the main office number at 813-621-7821; check the Fairgrounds Info Line at 813-622-7275; or visit http://www.floridastatefair.com/ and click on the Calendar of Events.

Wanna learn more about starting your own business?  Need to know the facts about managing diabetes for you or a family member?  Is fishing your hobby?  Looking to shop for an exotic pet or reptile?  Are you a history buff?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then...CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER AT THE FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Click on this link to read more details:
http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/139/64/

Weekly at Cracker Country: Country Tea Time

1st Saturday Monthly at Cracker Country: Hands-On History Tours for Youth Groups

1st Saturday Monthly at Cracker Country: Discover the Past (NEW)

Aug. 29-Sept. 1: FQHA Labor Day Circuit Horse Show

Sept. 1: Labor Day Picnic Celebration

Sept. 4: Brandon Chamber Business After Hours Social

Sept. 4: Ford Amphitheatre Concert - Jonas Brothers

Sept. 6-7: Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo

Sept. 6-7: Southeast Hunter Jumper Horse Show

Sept. 7: Mexican Independence Festival 

Sept. 13: Diabetes Expo

Sept. 13-14: FQHA All Novice Horse Show

Sept. 19: Ford Amphitheatre Concert - Brad Paisley with special guests

Sept. 20: Youth Agriculture Educational Seminars for 2009 Florida State Fair

Sept. 20-21: PCHA Non-Rated Horse Show

Sept. 26-28: Country Folk Art Craft Show

Sept. 27: Smithsonian's Museum Day at Cracker Country 

Sept. 27: Sanford Brown Institute Graduation

Sept. 27-28: Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show

Sept. 27-28: Tampa Reptile Mania & Exotic Expo

Sept. 29: Florida State Fair Authority Board Meeting

For more information on these and other events taking place at the Fairgrounds, please call the main office number at 813-621-7821; check the Fairgrounds Info Line at 813-622-7275; or visit http://www.floridastatefair.com/ and click on the Calendar of Events.

• Weekly at Cracker Country: Country Tea Time
• Monthly at Cracker Country: Hands-On History Tours for Youth Groups
• Aug. 2: Alligator Harvest Training and Orientation Class 
• Aug. 2: Concert - Projekt Revolution Tour
• Aug. 9: Steer Futurity Calf Sale
• Aug. 9-10: Suncoast Gun Show & Sale
• Aug. 9-10: Southeast Hunter Jumper Horse Show 
• Aug. 16: Swine Clinic
• Aug. 16: Concert - Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift
• Aug. 22: Concert - Stone Temple Pilots and guests
• Aug. 23-24: Buckler's Craft & Scrapbooking Fair 
• Aug. 23-24: Suncoast Sunburn Classic I & II
• Aug. 28: Concert - Rod Stewart
• Aug. 29: Concert - Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert
• Aug. 29-Sept. 1: FQHA Labor Day Circuit Horse Show
• Aug. 30: Concert - John Mayer with One Republic

Read more details here http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/138/64/

For more information on these and other events taking place at the Fairgrounds, please call the main office number at 813-621-7821; check the Fairgrounds Info Line at 813-622-7275; or visit http://www.floridastatefair.com/ and click on the Calendar of Events.

Check out our July events at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa!
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The summer heats up with a variety of spectacular events taking place on the Fairgrounds property adjacent to I-4 and U.S. Highway 301 in eastern Hillsborough County.  There's plenty of music and more fun to enjoy!

Be a part of the state fair and get paid too!
The Florida State Fair Authority (www. floridastatefair. com) is seeking a full-time, Entry-Level Sales & Marketing Executive.

View the job description at the following link:
http://floridastatefair.com/content/view/31/37/

For immediate consideration, e-mail your resume with salary history and requirements to:
Evelyn Torres, Director of Human Resources at torrese@doacs.state.fl.us