The Sunshine State and the Peach State are both in the running for the fairest fair in the land.

The Ferris wheel is up, the concert stage is set and the deep fryers are hot, which can only mean one thing: The 2026 Florida State Fair is officially here. You can bring the family out to the Florida ...

Florida draws crowds at the Great American State Fair with orange scents, manatee plushies, and political flair. Here's a ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair is about three months away, and anticipated guests have a chance to get unlimited rides during a flash sale happening now. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, ...

Florida State Fair rides, stalls, and people on a sunny day. - Dennis MacDonald/Shutterstock There's something wonderfully wholesome about fairs in America. Maybe it's the scores of children and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Cookie butter frozen cheesecake, a grilled campfire s’more sandwich and a hot honey jalapeño popper donut. Those are all foods you can try at this year’s Florida State Fair. From ...

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., joins T'he Sunday Briefing' for a tour of Florida’s booth at the Great American State Fair.

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TAMPA, Fla. - One of the first winners of the Florida State Fair's Champion of Champions program has turned her passion into a unique career. The Florida State Fair is known for its 4-H and FFA ...