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Florida State Fair Postponed Until April
The event was originally scheduled for February 11-22.
Press release from Florida State Fair:
Dec. 21, 2020
The Florida State Fair Authority Board of Directors announced its decision to postpone the annual Florida State Fair to April 2021. Originally scheduled for February 11-22, 2021, the Florida State Fair competitions, entertainment, carnival and other attractions and activities will now be rescheduled for some time in April, pending COVID-19 health status. The Market Steer and Swine show competitions will still be held in February, as previously announced.
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With no guarantees in our current environment, moving the dates of the Florida State Fair to April 2021 provides a better opportunity to host the large event. Additional details surrounding the 2021 Fair and its full health and safety guidelines will be shared in the coming weeks.
“The Florida State Fair is truly a community event that our guests look forward to each and every year,” said Cheryl Flood, Executive Director of the Florida State Fair. “With the evolving health situation and risks associated with mass gatherings of people, our Board of Directors made the decision to move the 2021 Fair from February to April, with the exception of our Market Steer and Swine shows. We remain dedicated to fulfilling our mission to support Florida youth and hosting a long-time Tampa tradition.”
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The Florida State Fairgrounds is still open for business and is safely hosting non-fair events including the upcoming Gold and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Shows scheduled for December 27 – January 7 and the Florida RV SuperShow scheduled for January 13 – 17. The Florida State Fairgrounds will continue to enhance its health and safety measures by staying in regular contact with authorities and respond to any recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Guests who pre-purchased fair tickets on the Florida State Fair’s website will be given the option to transfer tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund. For a detailed schedule of upcoming events, please visit floridastatefair.com.
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