Cracker Country

10/09/2026

Purchase tickets for Tall Tales of Old Florida by tomorrow, October 10 to get $3 off admission! Use the code SKUNKAPE at checkout.

The 8th annual Tall Tales of Old Florida is Saturday, October 24. Join Cracker Country for an evening of uniquely Florida stories, Edwardian-era games, fashion, exhibits and more!

10/08/2026

The Florida State Fairgrounds is a year-round destination — centrally located in Tampa — with a wide range of events, including the annual Florida State Fair, expos, and agricultural and educational events.

10/01/2026

Hey homeschooling friends! Hillsborough County Ag-Venture is hosting a special homeschool event at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Monday, October 5.

Registration is NOW Open - https://www.ag-venture.org/

09/29/2026

🎃 Special Discount for Tall Tales of Old Florida 🎃 Enter coupon code SKUNKAPE at checkout and save $3 per ticket through October 10 for timeslots prior to 9:10pm.

Date: Oct 24 in the evening

Join us the evening of October 24 and meet costumed storytellers spinning uniquely Florida stories about skunk apes, misbehaving trains, cow hunting giants and other legendary creatures. Enjoy Victorian-era games, stargazing, demonstrations and other spooky season fun!

More Information & Tickets: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/event/tall-tales-of-old-florida-2/

09/16/2026

Homeschool Day: Cowhunters and Pioneers is SOLD OUT for Friday, September 18.

The good news is, you can still purchase tickets for Wednesday, September 23!

Designed specifically for homeschool groups & families!

09/15/2026

The Cracker Country field trip season starts tomorrow, September 16! Our fall schedule is filled with school field trips, homeschool events and a brand-new toddler adventure! Visit our website to learn more about how you can visit Cracker Country with your young learners.

Cracker Country at Florida State Fairgrounds: Tampa's living history museum featuring original structures from the 1870s-1912, field trips, and homeschool programs.

09/14/2026

🌞 Looking for something fun and educational this week?

Travel back in time at Cracker Country! Experience daily demonstrations, hands-on activities, and interactive programs that help students discover what life was like in rural Florida over 100 years ago.

9/16 Pioneer Tots: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/event/pioneertots/

9/18 Homeschool Day: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/event/cracker-country-homeschool-day-pioneers-cowhunters/

9/23 Homeschool Day: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/event/cracker-country-homeschool-day-pioneers-cowhunters-2/

Advanced ticket purchase is required.

Toddler event Tampa Bay: Pioneer Tots: Where little ones can celebrate and explore history! Age 12 months - 4 years.

08/28/2026

Get ready for a morning of big adventures for your little explorer! Coming Sept 16, 2026. Get your tickets early: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/event/pioneertots/

07/28/2026

🏫🚌 Plan Early & Save on Your Next Cracker Country Field Trip!
Register your field trip by July 31, 2026, and receive $1 off per student admission for visits scheduled during September 2026 or May 2027. General registration will begin on August 3.

Signup Here: https://form.jotform.com/262045228496158

More Information: https://mailchi.mp/59579bebbcc3/join-us-for-an-exciting-cracker-country-field-trip-4939507

Learn More About our Field Trips: https://floridastatefairgrounds.com/visit/cracker-country/field-trips/

07/23/2026

Summer is the time for major repairs and construction in Cracker Country. Today, our fairgrounds team members from landscaping, operations and the equestrian center are here helping us remove a dead tree and reconstruct a bridge. Sometimes we find surprises hidden deep in the ground...we think the culvert pipe in photo #3 needs to be replaced. What do you think?🤣