Travel-and-Leisure
A Florida State Fair in February?
The State Fair is a tradition held every year in Tampa, Florida. Uniquely it is held during what most of North America considers the coldest month of the year, February. While other states are packing in snugly for the winter snows Floridians are taking advantage of a cool, temperate time to celebrate.
Perhaps one of the most interesting areas of the fairgrounds is ?Cracker Country,? yes, that?s the name folks. Cracker Country was set up in the late seventies by a Mr. and Mrs. Carlton to give subsequent generations a chance to see what rural life in Florida was like from the late 1800?s to the early 1910?s. There are a wide range of rustic and antique buildings that have been brought to the fairgrounds from throughout the state and restored. You can find everything from a Corn Crib to a grand two story home. There are also plenty of demonstrations of old time activities for visitors to see and possibly try for themselves.
Horse Lovers can tour the Equestrian Center on the fairgrounds for a chance to see some genteel horse riding. The center has two show rings and a grand prix ring for the horses and their jockeys to prance, jog, run and jump over obstacles for judges. Visitors can watch from the bleachers, on a conveniently placed grassy hill.
Other fun competitions held during the state fair are the 4-H Dog Show, the Hay Bale Decorating Contest and the Rooster Crowing Contest. Which Rooster can crow the best and loudest? If you don?t come to the fair you can?t find out and you won?t be able to pick up interesting decorating tips from the Hay Bale Contest.
The fairgrounds are also conveniently located near many other family fun theme parks. Those who head down to the fair can check out other places like Busch Garden about 20 minutes north, Cypress Gardens about 45 minutes to the east and Disney World about an hour and a half to the east.
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