Public Events
Cracker Country is open exclusively for educational field trips, privately scheduled tours,
and a limited number of public events each year.
We are excited to invite the public to join us for the special events featured below.
Florida State Fair
Cracker Country is a Florida State Fair tradition, welcoming guests every day of the annual fair since 1979. We invite you to drop in during your visit to the fair and experience a slice of rural Florida history.
Christmas in the Country
Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas.
Pioneer Tots-CANCELED
Pioneer Tots is an interactive 60-minute program designed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old that incorporates reading, music, and pioneer Florida activities that bring adults and children together. Caregivers and tots are encouraged to participate in small group activities that help children develop fine motor skills, provide sensory experiences, and encourage self-expression.
CANCELED - Tall Tales of Old Florida
Explore Tampa’s 19th century living history museum by night.
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
CANCELED - Museum Day
Visit and celebrate Florida’s pioneer & cattle ranching history at Cracker Country!
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
Homeschool Day
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
Early 20th Century Florida Tourism Adult Lecture & Tour
Join us as director of education and research and college professor Gary G. DeSantis explores and discusses this fascinating chapter in Florida’s history!
Homeschool Day
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
Florida State Fair
Cracker Country is a Florida State Fair tradition, welcoming guests every day of the annual fair since 1979. We invite you to drop in during your visit to the fair and experience a slice of rural Florida history.
Christmas in the Country
Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of an old fashion country Christmas.
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
Museum Day
Visit and celebrate Florida’s pioneer & cattle ranching history at Cracker Country!
Homeschool Day: Pioneers & Cowhunters
Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago!
Schedule a tour for your book club, senior group, family or friends!
Private group tours are available on select days - minimum 15 participants required. Contact us at Museum@FloridaStateFair.com.