Directions:
We are located on the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Please find your event below and follow the directions to the gate for your program:
School field trips, homeschool programs, pioneer tots, & private tours
Please follow the directions below for your entrance via the Orient Rd Service Entrance Gate.
From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: From I-4 Eastbound only, take Exit #6 for Orient Rd. and turn right off the ramp. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance immediately on the left-hand side. Check-in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / Hillsborough Ave and merge onto E. Hillsborough Ave. Proceed to the light at Orient Road and turn left. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the left-hand side. Check-in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area)
Orient Rd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / Hillsborough Ave and merge onto E. Hillsborough Ave. Proceed to the light at Orient Road and turn left. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance on the left-hand side. Check-in at the Security Guard gate for entry.
Museum Day, Tall Tales, &
Christmas in the Country
Please follow the directions below for your entrance via the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate.
From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-275 North toward I-4/Orlando and merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B. Take Exit #5 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd./SR-574 West) and turn right off the ramp. Proceed past the Orient Rd. light and the Fairgrounds entrance is on the left-hand side.
From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #5 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.). Turn left off the ramp. Proceed past the Orient Rd. light and the Fairgrounds entrance is immediately on the left.
Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance Gate: Traveling north on I-75, take Exit #260 (B) and merge LEFT onto DR Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (aka SR-574 West). Traveling south on I-75, take Exit #260 and merge RIGHT onto DR Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Go west for 2.5 miles and pass the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. Turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance.
Florida State Fair
Please follow the directions below for your entrance via the US HWY 301 Entrance Gate. You may also enter via the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Entrance Gate or the Orient Rd Parking lot.
From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Travel on I-275 North toward I-4/Orlando and merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B. Take Exit #7 (U.S. Hwy. 301 South) and stay in the right lane heading south for ¼ mile. Turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go past the light at MLK, Jr. Blvd.
From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W / HILLSBOROUGH AVE and merge onto US-301 south toward RIVERVIEW. Head south ¼ mile and turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go past the light at MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area)
U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Follow the same directions as when traveling to the MLK, Jr. Blvd. entrance, however make a right-hand turn at the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. The Fairgrounds entrance will be on the left-hand side across from the Holiday Inn Express and the Winghouse Restaurant.