Florida State Fairgrounds

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The Florida State Fairgrounds is located in Tampa, Florida. In addition to holding the annual Florida State Fair, the fairgrounds also hosts a wide variety of other events throughout the year.

The fairgrounds cover over 355 acres, with many different types of buildings.

Contents 1 Cracker Country 2 Ford Amphitheatre 3 Bob Thomas Equestrian Center 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Cracker Country

Cracker Country is a "rural Florida history & folklife museum." It contains various buildings that "were moved to their present location from throughout the state" and were subsequently "restored and furnished with antiques of the period." [1]

[edit] Ford Amphitheatre

An outdoor venue, the Ford Amphitheatre, has dozens of events throughout the year, such as top musical acts. The venue has reserved and open lawn seating.

[edit] Bob Thomas Equestrian Center

The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center has horse shows throughout the year.

[edit] See also

• Florida State Fair
• Ford Amphitheatre
• Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
• Cracker Country

[edit] External links

• Florida State Fairgrounds - official site.
  • Calendar of Events
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 27.9877° -82.3622°
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone
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