Special Grandstand Events
For the first time, the opening weekend Special Grandstand Event is the IPRA National All Region Finals Rodeo, taking place November 1-3 in the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds Arena. The Special Grandstand Events on the Heroes Weekend – the second weekend of the Fair – include an all-new Hillsborough County Fair Truck & Tractor Pull on November 8 & 9, a Demolition Derby on November 10 and, making their Hillsborough County Fair debut, the Midget Wrestling Warriors on Monday, November 11. Special Grandstand Events require a ticket purchase in addition to Fair admission.
Halloween Trick or Treat - Opening Night
Kids can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy a safe night of Trick or Treating throughout the Fair on opening night.
Entertainment
In addition to the Special Grandstand events, the Fair offers an array of free entertainment throughout its run. From October 31-November 1, fairgoers can experience the excitement of Cowboy Camp, followed by the all-new Cowboy Circus from November 5-11.Kids can dive into the world of agriculture at the Play with Giants Hands-On Agricultural Game Area. The sky will light up on Heroes Weekend with a spectacular, custom 200-drone show on Sunday, November 10.Additional live entertainment includes an all-new Thrill Circus, a captivating Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and an engaging, educational Firefighter Show. Guests can also explore a fascinating Camel display and meet the beloved fair mascot Farmer Sidney.
Agricultural Fair
The Hillsborough County Fair celebrates being one of the area’s largest agricultural fairs highlighting youth participants and featuring livestock shows every day of the fair with 12 different livestock species. More than one thousand young people from Hillsborough County show off their livestock projects in our livestock barns.
Ticket Sales and Special Offers
Daily tickets are on sale now, including a special offer for advance online purchase of tickets for Special Grandstand Events. From now until opening day, ticketed arena events are $30 and include Fair admission, a savings of $11 for adults.