The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut.

You can eat your way through the midway during the Florida State Fair, which runs from Feb. 5-16, 2026, in Tampa.

Every year, the fair has a new menu putting a unique spin on normal fair food you see, like hot dogs and funnel cake.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida State Fair announced its theme for the upcoming season on Tuesday, along with an advance ticket flash sale. The annual 12-day event, scheduled for Feb. 5 through Feb.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Cookie butter frozen cheesecake, a grilled campfire s’more sandwich and a hot honey jalapeño popper donut. Those are all foods you can try at this year’s Florida State Fair. From ...