State Fair announces theme, $5 tickets
September 23, 2025 - The Florida State Fair has announced that its theme for 2026 is "America's Sunniest Celebration," and advance tickets are just $5 during an Oct. 1 flash sale from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The 12-day event runs from Feb. 5 through Feb. 16 in Tampa and will commemorate America's 250th birthday. For more information on the 2026 Florida State Fair, visit the website here.