The 2023 Florida State Fair is just around the corner — Thursday, Feb. 9-Monday, Feb. 20. Prepare to live the annual fair-ytale with this guide, featuring need-to-know parking, dining, and entertainment information.
🚗 Parking
Parking is always free
. There are three parking lots and four admission gates
at the Florida State Fair. Keep reading to see which attractions are near each gate to plan the perfect parking.
- Gate 1 | Extreme dogs dog show
- Gate 2 | Cracker Country 19th century rural Florida exhibition
- Gate 3 | Electric slide and Ferris Wheel
- Gate 4 | Demolition Derby and Cycle Circus Live
🥨 Fair food
A trip to the fair isn’t complete without trying one of the exciting new menu items. Here’s our must-try list for 2023:
- Hot Cheeto Burger | 📍 Top Notch Concessions | Just like your favorite burger, with a hot and crunchy twist.
- Salted caramel turtle funnel cake | 📍 Paulette’s Food Service | Salted caramel, fudge, and pecans atop this classic fair food
- Mac Daddy | 📍 Low N Slow Catering | Pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, and two waffles for buns
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out the full lineup here .
What’s a fair without a ferris wheel ride?
Photo by @flstatefair
🎡 Can’t-miss rides
- City Editor Rilee likes to see the sights from the giant swings .
- City Editor Connor is a fan of the classics — you can find her on the Midway Sky Eye .
- Extreme thrill seekers should head to the RC-48 Coaster .
- Children and low-to-medium-level thrill seekers can try the Speedway .
Check out the full list of rides here .
We’re ready to pull up a seat and enjoy some live music.
Photo by @flstatefair
🎤 Live entertainment
With 12 days of fair fun and live shows, there will be no shortage of entertainment. You can find the full lineup — from blood-pumping illusion and adrenaline shows to live music, animal exhibitions, and more — here .
Is your favorite fair food, show, or ride not on our list? Tell us about it .