February 9- 20, 2023
What to Expect
Date: February 9- 20, 2023
Opening Time: 11am weekdays / 10 am Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon Feb. 20
Closing Time: Cracker Country is open until 6pm daily during the 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.
General Pricing: Click for pricing information
Parking: Free parking during the annual Florida State Fair.
Throughout the Florida State Fair, Cracker Country comes to life with skilled artisans and historical educators who demonstrate crafts and life skills that would have been important to Florida settlers of the 19th century.
Crafts & DemonstrationsWe are planning the 2023 Florida State Fair, check out our schedule from 2022:
Enjoy performances on Cracker Country's main stage:
Southern Express Bluegrass Band at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm:
Feb. 10
Southern Express Bluegrass Band at 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm:
Feb. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bits of Grass Bluegrass Band at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm:
Feb. 14, 15, 16, 17
Buffalo Barfield at 12pm & 2pm:
Feb. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Check out our community group performance schedule here.
There are lots of unique holiday gifts to be found at the General Store! The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and many other unique gift items.
The General Store accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, and personal checks with ID.
Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country's education programs.
Enjoy boiled peanuts, kettle corn, pork rinds, and lemonade. Old fashion soda and candy available for purchase inside the General Store.
Only on view during the annual Florida State Fair
Service animals are allowed, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or animals approved as part of an exhibition.
Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.