23rd Annual State Fair At Florida State Fairgrounds In celebration of the extraordinary sights and sounds of the Fair, 'Nowhere But the Fair' is the theme for this year's event. It is the only place where families and friends can gather to enjoy such a distinctive mix of free entertainment, midway foods, thrilling rides, music concerts and shopping. Along with classic fair favorites such as Ferris wheels and games, there will be plenty of new and diverse activities to entertain all, including the Hollywood Circus and the Giraffic Park Exotic Petting Zoo. $10 for adults, $5 for children eleven and younger, and free admission for kids five and younger. Advance discount tickets are available at www.statefair.com starting next week. Parking on the Fairgrounds is free. Call 1-800-345-3245 for more information. What is special about the Fairgrounds?