Fall is the perfect time in Florida to enjoy the outdoors, and what better than to visit the 2022 Hillsborough County Fairgrounds? This year’s fair theme, ‘Homegrown Fun’, is just a glimmer of all the fair has to offer, which includes an expanded carnival with spectacular midway rides and new kiddie rides , free entertainment for thrill seekers and motor enthusiasts, beef cooking for ranchers, beauty pageants for all ages and plenty of discounts for the whole family.
The fair will run for 11 full days, providing more time to enjoy the rides, food and exhibits at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover, just east of Brandon, from Thursday November 3 to Sunday November 13. november.
Prior to the fair, the Harvest Queen Scholarship Competition will take place on Saturday, October 1. serve as show ambassadors for the 2022 show.
This year, free daily entertainment will include the Camel Kingdom show, disc-connected K9s, and the firefighter education show.
Stroll through historic Hometown Hillsborough and the fairground invites kids of all ages to Cowboy Camp by Les McDowells to enjoy some old-world fun!
The Hillsborough County School District offers school exhibits in the “Little Red Schoolhouse”. Sit back and relax in our entertainment pavilion and enjoy the sounds and entertainment of the community stages!
A highlight of each year’s fair are the Youth Livestock Shows and Sales, which will be held November 3-13 in the new 18,000 square foot Livestock Show Building. Additionally, special arena events for pet and motorsport enthusiasts are back. The Bulls, Broncos and Barrel Racing Rodeo for budding cowboys will take place Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5.
The always-exciting Demolition Derby for car enthusiasts who enjoy watching drivers of cars, minivans and station wagons deliberately collide with each other will return to the show on November 13.
The fair wouldn’t be complete without the Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday and Saturday November 11 and 12, where you can see vintage tractors, hotrods and the BIG BOY trucks and tractors come out to compete in our dirt arena.
For ticket purchase information and promotions, including a special online-only advanced purchase family package, as well as opening hours and event times, visit https://hillsboroughcountyfair.com/ 2022-fair/.
