HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

2026 Hillsborough County Fair - Nov 5-15, 2026

Gate Admission Package Deals Ride Armband Specials Daily Promotions

Advance Discount Gate Admission is available online from Sept 1 at 10 am until

opening day, Thursday, Nov 5 at 4 pm.

Gate Admission is availability online throughout the duration of the 2026 Fair at normal pricing. All tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. For information about our gate hours, daily schedules and general information please visit our 2026 Fair Page.

Ride Armbands do NOT include gate admission.

Prices below include ALL IN PRICING including ticket fee and credit card processing fee.

NEW FOR 2026

ADMISSION PRICES NOW INCLUDE ADMISSION TO ALL SPECIAL GRANDSTAND EVENTS

INCLUDING RODEO NIGHTS, COUNTY FAIR TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL AND THE FAN FAVORITE DEMO DERBY! ALL FOR ONE PRICE! AND ALWAYS FREE PARKING!

GATE ADMISSION - DISCOUNTED ADVANCE TICKETS

Gate Admission - 2026

Nov 05 - Nov 15, 2026

The 2026 Hillsborough County Fair will be Nov 5-15, 2026. Gate Admission valid for one day admission to the fair. New for 2026 all gate admission prices INCLUDE admission to all Grandstand Special Events!

Advance Admission - Adult $21.63 Adult Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Advance Admission - Senior (65 and over) $11.28 Senior (65 and over) Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair - Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Advance Admission - Student (K-12 grade) $11.28 Student (K-12 grades) Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair - Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Gate Admission - Adult $23.70 Adult Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Gate Admission - Child (5 and under) $0.00 Child (5 and under) Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair - Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Gate Admission - Senior (65 and over) $12.35 Senior (65 and over) Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair - Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

Gate Admission - Student (K-12 grade) $12.35 Student (K-12 grades) Gate Admission. Redeemable for 2026 Fair - Nov 5-15
Valid for one day admission. Non-refundable. No cash value

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RIDE ARMBAND SPECIALS - DISCOUNTED ADVANCE

Ride Armband - Weekday (Monday-Friday) 2026

Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Mon-Fri). Does not include Fair Gate Admission. Must Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box

$28.88 Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Mon-Fri) ADVANCED PRICING ENDS NOV 5 @ 4 PM. REGULAR ONLINE PRICING AFTER GATES OPEN!
Does not include Fair Gate Admission
Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box
Non-Transferable, No Cash Value

Weekday Ride Armband $34.05 Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Mon-Fri). PRICING AFTER GATES OPEN AT 5 PM. PURCHASE IN ADVANCE TO SAVE $.
Does not include Fair Gate Admission
Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box

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Ride Armband Weekend (Sat & Sun) 2026

Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Sat or Sun). Does not include Fair Gate Admission. Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box

Advance Weekend Ride Armband (Sat or Sun) $34.05 Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Sat or Sun) ADVANCED PRICING ENDS NOV 5 @ 4 PM. REGULAR ONLINE PRICING AFTER GATES OPEN!
Does not include Fair Gate Admission
Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box
Non-Transferable, No Cash Value

Weekend Ride Armband $39.23 Unlimited Ride Armband (valid any one-day Sat or Sun) PRICING AFTER GATES OPEN AT 5 PM. PURCHASE IN ADVANCE TO SAVE $.
Does not include Fair Gate Admission
Redeem at Advanced Ticket Box

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CARLOAD NIGHTS POLICY
THURSDAY Nov 5 AND THURSDAY NOV 12 WILL BE CARLOAD NIGHTS!
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY CARLOAD ON THESE SPECIAL NIGHTS. CARLOAD PRICING IS BELOW.
NO INDIVIDUAL ADMISSION TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON CARLOAD NIGHT
CARLOAD NIGHTS WILL BE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE LEGALLY IN CAR AND INCLUDES GATE ADMISSION AND RIDE ARMBAND FOR EACH PERSON IN CAR (UP TO 8 PEOPLE)

CARLOAD NIGHTS - DISCOUNTED ADVANCE CARLOAD

Carload Night - Nov 5

Nov 05, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PRESENTED BY ACME BARRICADES! Up to 8 people legally in vehicle with seatbelts – includes admission and ride armbands. Valid only Carload Opening Night on Thursday Nov 5, 2026. No individual admission tickets sold on CARLOAD nights!

Carload Night $57.00 CARLOAD NIGHTS POLICY
THURSDAY Nov 5 AND THURSDAY NOV 12 WILL BE CARLOAD NIGHTS!
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY CARLOAD ON THESE SPECIAL NIGHTS. CARLOAD PRICING IS BELOW.
NO INDIVIDUAL ADMISSION TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON CARLOAD NIGHT
CARLOAD NIGHTS WILL BE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE LEGALLY IN CAR AND INCLUDES GATE ADMISSION AND RIDE ARMBAND FOR EACH PERSON IN CAR (UP TO 8 PEOPLE)

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Carload Night - Nov 12

Nov 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PRESENTED BY ACME BARRICADES! Up to 8 people legally in vehicle with seatbelts – includes admission and ride armbands. Valid only Carload Night on Thursday Nov 12, 2026. No individual admission tickets sold on CARLOAD nights!

Carload Night $57.00 CARLOAD NIGHTS POLICY
THURSDAY Nov 5 AND THURSDAY NOV 12 WILL BE CARLOAD NIGHTS!
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY CARLOAD ON THESE SPECIAL NIGHTS. CARLOAD PRICING IS BELOW.
NO INDIVIDUAL ADMISSION TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON CARLOAD NIGHT
CARLOAD NIGHTS WILL BE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE LEGALLY IN CAR AND INCLUDES GATE ADMISSION AND RIDE ARMBAND FOR EACH PERSON IN CAR (UP TO 8 PEOPLE)

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DAILY GATE PROMOTIONS

Sunday Funday - Nov 8

Nov 08, 2026

Special Pricing for Sunday, Nov 8. Gates open 12 PM to 10 PM!

Advance Admission - Adult $14.42 Advance Pricing for Sunday Funday, Nov 8

Advance Admission - Senior (65 and over) $6.18 Advance Pricing for Sunday Funday, Nov 8

Advance Admission - Student (K-12 grade) $10.28 Advance Pricing for Sunday Funday, Nov 8

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Discounted Mon & Tues Gate Admission 2026

Nov 09 - Nov 10, 2026

$5 Discounted Gate Admission - Valid only Monday, Nov 9 thru Tuesday, Nov 10. Gates open at 5 pm daily Mon & Tues. Check website for hours and daily schedules.

Discount Gate - Mon and Tues Specials $6.18 Discount Gate Admission only Valid Monday Nov 9 and Tuesday Nov 10. Gates open at 5 PM!

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Student Appreciation Day - Veteran's Day - Wed Nov 11

Nov 11, 2026

Special Pricing for Veteran's Day - Wed Nov 11. Gates open 12 PM! Students K-12 FREE ADMISSION WITH ID AT GATE! Must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older

Advance Admission - Adult $14.42 Advance Pricing for Sunday Funday, Nov 8

Advance Admission - Senior (65 and over) $6.18 Advance Pricing for Sunday Funday, Nov 8

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