Enjoy the splendid spring weather with a variety of entertaining indoor and outdoor events taking place on the Fairgrounds property adjacent to I-4 and U.S. Highway 301 in eastern Hillsborough County. ...more

March 27, 2009

A 105-year tradition returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds today when the annual state fair opens its gates to thousands of longtime fans and more than a few newcomers in search of thrill rides, livestock exhibits, down-home fair fare and headline entertainment. Here is some information to help you plan your visit: ...more

February 5, 2009

The children's choir at Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church, Les Petits Chanteurs de Sainte Anne, which means "Saint Anne's Little Singers" in French, sang and signed "Silent Night" at a special Mass for families on Christmas Eve. Wayne Warren, director of music, conducted them, with the help of Cindy Cyman, director of religious education. Parishioner Bridget Cassese taught the kids sign language. ...more

January 28, 2009

When the mind-bending trips to the mall and the pressure cooker of holiday entertaining are over and the family budget has run dry, operators of Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds invite Tampa-area residents and visitors to take a tranquil stroll back in time. ...more

December 29, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 15, 2008

It's a little acreage on Henscratch Road, between Lake Placid and Sebring. You gotta know how to get there to get there. ...more

August 16, 2008

Lois Latimer enjoyed history and teaching children so it made sense she would volunteer as a docent at Cracker Country, the historical village at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

June 13, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Florida State Fair; features live music, animals, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, shopping and more; gates open at 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday; $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

February 13, 2008

Life doesn't get much better than this, 13-year-old Hill Middle School student Phil Guarino declared after wolfing down a deep-fried, sugar-coated funnel cake and then taking a gut-wrenching ride down a giant slide. ...more

February 7, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Florida State Fair; features live music, animals, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, shopping and more; runs through Feb. 18; gates open at 9 a.m. daily; close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

February 6, 2008