Florida State Fairgrounds

The Florida State Fairgrounds is home to the annual Florida State Fair, which salutes Florida's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry and includes food, shows, rides, shopping and music for 12 days each year.  The 2014 Florida State Fair will be held February 6-17, 2014. 

The fairgrounds is also host to many other events and concerts throughout the year and is home to the Live Nation Amphitheatre, the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center and the Cracker Country Museum.  For more information on the venue and events, visit the Florida State Fairgrounds site.

The new Sheraton Tampa East Hotel is located just 3 miles from the Florida State Fairgrounds, making us the ideal Florida State Fairgrounds hotel.  Our guests enjoy a free scheduled shuttle within five miles of the hotel, including the Florida State Fairgrounds and other popular things to do in Tampa.  Choose from our 266 guest rooms and suites, each of which has one king or two double Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Beds. 

Take advantage of our most flexible rates for your visit to the Florida State Fairgrounds.   


Upcoming Events at the Florida State Fairgrounds

• Tampa Carnival 2013 | June 8-9, 2013 
  Celebrate Caribbean culture at the Tampa Caribbean Festival with performances by musical artists, DJs and masqueraders plus enjoy great food and shopping from local vendors.