Back for its third year is the Fair ’ s outdoor Hispanic Village called LA PLAZA with a new cultural expo tent , an entertainment stage , and delectable foods from Latin countries . Each day of the fair will be dedicated to a different Latin American country including the most predominant ones represented in Florida such as Mexico , Puerto Rico , Cuba , Colombia , Costa Rica , Honduras , Venezuela and more . The first day of the fair , February 4 , will have an opening ceremony with posting of all 24 country flags in La Plaza . The University of South Florida will be a major participant during the Fair with guest appearances from sports coaches and former professional players in football , soccer , baseball , basketball , track & field , and tennis .
Throughout the fair there will be popular activities like cigar rolling , dancing , dominoes competition , and a love game sponsored by Telemundo on February 14th , Valentine ’ s Day .
On Sunday , February 15 , the Florida State Fair and Univision Tampa present Fiesta Gigante sponsored by Kmart . Some of Univision ’ s most popular stars host a line up of activities such as “ Buscando Estrellitas ,” a children ’ s talent contest and “ Comercial en Vivo ,” a witty segment where teams create a “ live commercial ” for the sponsor , just to name a few . Invited for a repeat performance is “ El Chacal ” from “ Sábado Gigante in an adult singing contest where contestants perform for the audience hoping not to be disqualified by this masked jackal .
All this and more entertainment is included in the cost of admission . Purchase discounted admission tickets now for $ 8 for adults and $ 4 for children ages 6-11 at participating Sweetbay Supermarket stores prior to Feb . 4 while supplies last . Visit online www . floridastatefair . com for more details , entertainment listing , and special discount days at the Fair . Additional savings offers are available for ride tickets , armbands , and group sales packages prior to the start of the fair . Hurry , the last day to purchase these deals online is Jan . 26 or buy them in person by Feb . 4 !
Once the fair starts on Feb . 5 , gate admission prices will vary depending on weekday or weekend prices from $ 10-12 for adults and $ 5-6 for children ages 6-11 . Kids 5 and younger are always free . There is no charge to park . Info : 813- 621-7821 or 813-758-9149 .
Special Event – Friday , February 5th , 2010 In honor of the Florida State Fair and La Plaza , Latin Times will host its famous 1st Friday Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials at the Florida State Fair ’ s Hispanic Plaza again this year ! Join us as we present the biggest Latino Networking Social in Tampa Bay ! Meet some of Tampa Bays most powerful and influential Latina ’ s as we present the 2010 Latin Times Latina Movers N ’ Shakers ! Meet hundreds of new local business professionals , and enjoy great Latin food and entertainment . One day exhibitor packages are available .
Please remember that our March 2010 will be back at Mirage Restaurant and Lounge . For info on how your company can exhibit at this and other special events , please contact : ( 813 ) 901-5292