Florida Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
21 upcoming Florida events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 57 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
The 71st Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair moved to a new fairgrounds with an Agriculture Barn and competitions in agriculture, horticulture and culinary arts. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 5-15, 2026.
13601 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32221 | Organizer: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Official event details - North Florida Fair
Tallahassee regional fair where Madison County and other area 4-H members enter crafts and projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were Nov 5-15, 2026.
Tallahassee, FL Official event details - Volusia County Fair and Youth Show
Held each year in DeLand; the most recent dates were November 6-16, 2026, an 11-day run with rides, entertainment, food vendors, exhibits and livestock shows.
DeLand, FL Official event details - Adams Ranch Annual Cattle Auction
The 48th annual cattle auction hosted by Adams Ranch near Fort Pierce. Held each year; the most recent sale was November 12, 2026.
Fort Pierce, FL | Organizer: Adams Ranch Official event details - Legends of Fall Sale
Fall cattle sale held in Arcadia, in the heart of Florida cow country. Held each year; the most recent sale was November 13, 2026.
Arcadia, FL Official event details - JFCA Fall Field Day and BQA Training
Field day with Beef Quality Assurance training for junior cattlemen, held in Ocala. Held each year; the most recent date was November 14, 2026.
Ocala, FL | Organizer: Florida Junior Cattlemen's Association Official event details - 4-H Day at the North Florida Fair
Madison County 4-H members, parents and volunteers get half-price $20 arm bands for this Saturday at the Tallahassee fair. Held each year; the most recent date was Nov 14, 2026.
Tallahassee, FL | (850) 973-4138 | Organizer: Madison County 4-H Official event details
December 2026
- JFCA Battle of the Beef Show
Junior cattlemen's beef show in DeLand closing out the year. Held each year; the most recent listing is for December 11-12, 2026.
DeLand, FL | Organizer: Florida Junior Cattlemen's Association Official event details
January 2027
- South Florida Fair
Seventeen-day fair at the South Florida Fairgrounds, with agricultural exhibits and livestock showcases drawing more than 1,000 participants from 30 counties. The next fair is January 15-31, 2027.
February 2027
- Florida State Fair
Twelve-day state fair at the Tampa fairgrounds, with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA judging contests and open exhibits. Held each year; the next run is February 4-15, 2027, after February 5-16, 2026.
- Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference and Trade Show
Annual cattle conference with talks on herd and pasture management, a 20-booth trade show and a steak lunch from the Jackson County Cattlemen. The 41st was February 11, 2026; the 42nd is set for February 10, 2027.
Marianna, FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Official event details - LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival
Free last-weekend-in-February festival at Barron Park in LaBelle, with fried swamp cabbage fritters, a parade, armadillo races, a rodeo and a cattle and citrus heritage theme. The 2027 dates are February 27-28.
LaBelle, FL Official event details
March 2027
- Florida Strawberry Festival
Eleven days of strawberry shortcake, concerts, midway rides and youth livestock shows in Plant City. Held each year; the 2027 festival is March 4-14, after February 26 to March 8 in 2026.
- Florida Strawberry Festival Youth Livestock Shows
Youth swine, dairy, lamb and beef steer shows and sales, plus livestock judging, at the Plant City festival grounds. Next run Mar 4-14, 2027, with swine opening Mar 4.
- Clewiston Sugar Festival
Free town festival in Clewiston celebrating its sugar heritage, with antique tractors, classic cars, live music, a Miss Sugar pageant and races. The 2027 festival runs March 11-13.
162 Royal Palm Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440 | Organizer: Clewiston Sugar Festival Official event details - Florida Cattlemen's Legislative Quarterly Meeting
Cattlemen's winter meeting held in Tallahassee while the legislature is in session. The 2027 meeting runs March 15-17.
2003 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Organizer: Florida Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Florida 4-H Day at the Capitol
Young 4-H members meet legislators or aides, tour the Capitol and watch lawmakers at work. The next Day at the Capitol is March 24, 2027.
April 2027
- Florida 4-H State Dairy Show
State 4-H dairy cattle show for youth in the dairy project, free to enter, with registration open February 1 to March 18, 2027. The next show is April 1-3, 2027.
June 2027
- Florida Cattlemen's Convention and Allied Tradeshow
Annual meeting of Florida cattle producers with an allied tradeshow, held at the JW Marriott on Marco Island. The 2027 convention runs June 21-24, with core sessions on June 22-24.
- Florida 4-H Legislature
Senior 4-H members aged 14-18 play senators, lobbyists and governor in a model legislative session. Participants stay in FSU dorms; the next event is June 21-25, 2027.
August 2027
- Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo
Two-day trade show and seminar series for citrus and specialty crop growers in downtown Fort Myers, run by AgNet Media. The 2027 expo is August 4-5.
Expected Florida Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
November 2026 (estimated)
- Citrus County Farm City Celebration
Autumn farm-city celebration in Inverness on the Citrus County 4-H calendar, held alongside the Citrus Stampede Rodeo weekend. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 21-22, 2025.
Inverness, FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County 4-H Official event details
December 2026 (estimated)
- Country Farmer's Market in Carrabelle
Farmers market at the Crooked River Lighthouse on the first and third Saturday of each month. The most recent date verified was December 6, 2025.
1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL 32322 | (850) 697-2732 | Organizer: Crooked River Lighthouse Official event details
January 2027 (estimated)
- Sell-a-Bration of Champions Youth Livestock Market Auction
Held each year during the South Florida Fair; the most recent sale was Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 4 PM. A terminal auction of youth market steers and hogs raised by 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Official event details - Florida Cattlemen's Institute and Allied Trade Show
43rd annual one-day cattle program in Wauchula with Beef Quality Assurance certification, a keynote, producer panel and trade show of cattle health, nutrition and handling vendors. Held each year; the most recent date was Jan 15, 2026.
515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, FL | (863) 674-4092 | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension and the Florida Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Manatee County Fair
Eleven-day county fair across from Palmetto High School with rides, free-admission days and livestock exhibits including youth-shown animals. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan 15-25, 2026.
1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221 Official event details - Polk County Youth Fair
Youth fair opened by hog weigh-ins and a horse show, with more than 400 market hogs, plus cattle and poultry exhibits and a plant sale. Held each year; the 79th fair ran January 23-31, 2026.
Bartow, FL Official event details - Charlotte County Fair
Winter county fair at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds on El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte, running ten days from late January into February. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 30 to February 8, 2026.
2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL | Organizer: Charlotte County Fair Official event details - DeSoto County Fair
Cattle country fair held at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds on Heard Street in Arcadia, over nine days spanning late January and early February. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 30 to February 7, 2026.
100 Heard Street, Arcadia, FL | Organizer: DeSoto County Fair Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- Highlands County Fair
Nine-day agriculture and livestock fair at the Sebring fairgrounds, founded in 1937; the 89th edition drew more than 35,000 visitors. Held each year; the most recent dates were Feb 6-14, 2026.
781 Magnolia Avenue, Sebring, FL | (863) 382-2255 | Organizer: Highlands County Fair Association Official event details - Martin County Fair
67th annual nonprofit fair with livestock shows, home arts exhibits, midway rides and concerts at the Stuart fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were Feb 13-22, 2026.
2616 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34996 | 772-220-3247 | Organizer: Martin County Fair Association, Inc. Official event details - Osceola County Fair and Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were February 13-22, 2026 (the 82nd edition). FFA and 4-H exhibitors show goats, chickens, cattle, sheep, rabbits and swine, with free K-12 admission on two afternoons.
1911 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Kissimmee, FL | Organizer: Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show Official event details - Hardee County Fair
The 80th Hardee County Fair ran Feb 14-21, 2026 with youth programs, livestock exhibitions, pageants, arts and crafts, a citrus program and a midway. Held each year; the most recent dates were Feb 14-21, 2026.
Wauchula, FL Official event details - North Florida Livestock Show and Sale
Youth swine and cattle show and sale held at the Madison County Agricultural Center, with Monday check-in and weigh-in. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 16-19, 2026.
Madison, FL | Organizer: North Florida Livestock Show and Sale, Inc. Official event details - Southeastern Youth Fair
Non-profit youth fair for Marion County 4-H and FFA members, centered on the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Held each year; the 86th fair ran February 19-28, 2026.
- Pasco County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were February 19-22, 2026. Livestock shows, a plant show, art exhibits, a petting zoo and carnival rides fill the fairgrounds, with a Saturday senior day for ages 55 and up.
36722 CR 52, Dade City, FL | Organizer: Pasco County Fair Association Official event details - Washington County Youth Fair
Held each year; the 2026 fair ran February 23 to March 2 at the Ag Center. 4-H and FFA youth from Washington, Holmes and Bay counties showed poultry, goats, steers, heifers and swine, with an online livestock sale of local beef and pork.
1424 Jackson Avenue, Suite A, Chipley, FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension Washington County Official event details - Bradford County Agricultural Fair
Bradford County's agricultural fair fills the Bradford Agricultural Fairgrounds on North Temple Avenue in Starke for just under two weeks. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 26 to March 8, 2026.
2300 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL | Organizer: Bradford County Agricultural Fair Official event details - St. Lucie County Fair
Held each year; the 60th fair opened Friday, February 27, 2026, with 45 midway rides, a rodeo, a demolition derby, a petting zoo and livestock exhibits featuring about 600 animals.
Fort Pierce, FL Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show
Free youth fair at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry where local 4-H and FFA members exhibit livestock and non-livestock projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 5-10, 2026.
23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL | Organizer: Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show Association Official event details - Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition
74th annual youth fair with a youth agriculture program and rides at the Miami fairgrounds; closed Mar 16, 17, 30 and 31. Held each year; the most recent dates were Mar 12 to Apr 5, 2026.
10901 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165 Official event details - Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show
Held each year alongside the Okeechobee County Fair; the most recent dates were March 13-21, 2026. 4-H and FFA members exhibit animals they raised, and the show ends with the annual livestock sale.
Okeechobee, FL Official event details - Sarasota County Fair
Held each year; the most recent run was March 13-22, 2026, themed on America's 250th birthday. 4-H and Youth Leaders in Production Agriculture members show pigs, goats, chickens and cattle; swine must be bled before the auction.
3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL Official event details - Wakulla Wonderful
Held each year by Wakulla 4-H; the most recent date was March 14, 2026, celebrating the county's 1843 founding with history tours, vendors, food trucks, live music and a free passport activity for the first 100 youth.
84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL 32327 | Organizer: Wakulla 4-H Official event details - Collier Fair
Collier County's fair takes over the county fairgrounds on 39th Avenue NE in Naples for eleven days each spring. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 19-29, 2026.
751 39th Ave NE, Naples, FL | Organizer: Collier Fair Official event details - Okeechobee County Fair
Seven-day county fair at the Okeechobee County Fairgrounds run by the county fair association. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 15-21, 2026.
4601 FL-710, Okeechobee, FL | Organizer: Okeechobee County Fair Association Official event details - Multi-County Ag Safety Day
Bilingual safety training for farm workers and managers covering worker protection, heat stress, tractor safety and pesticide PPE, with a health fair and pesticide CEUs. Held each year; the most recent date was Mar 25, 2026.
4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875 | (863) 773-2164 | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension offices of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Manatee counties Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Clay County Agricultural Fair
The 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair ran 11 days at the fairgrounds west of Green Cove Springs, with livestock barns, a midway, pig racing and concerts in the Cattleman's Arena. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 2-12, 2026.
2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL | Organizer: Clay County Agricultural Fair Official event details - NFREC Beef and Forage Field Day
Cattle producer field day near Marianna covering crop-livestock systems, perennial forages and finishing nutrition, with a steak lunch and a $15 fee. Held each year; the most recent date was April 7, 2026.
Marianna, FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Official event details - Lake County Fair
Ten-day Lake County fair at the Eustis fairgrounds, with midway rides, exhibits and community agriculture displays. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 10-19, 2026.
2101 County Road 452, Eustis, FL | Organizer: Lake County Fair Association Official event details - Flagler County Fair
Five-day spring fair at the Flagler County Fairgrounds on Sawgrass Road in Bunnell, a short run compared with most Florida county fairs. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 13-17, 2026.
150 Sawgrass Rd, Bunnell, FL | Organizer: Flagler County Fair Official event details - UF/IFAS Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference
Eleventh annual one-day policy outlook conference at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida center in Apopka, also streamed by Zoom. Held each year; the most recent date was April 16, 2026.
- Brevard County 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction
Free public 4-H fair with a Saturday breakfast and a market poultry auction where over 35 youth sell Barred Rock hens, alongside rabbit, goat, baking and STEM projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 17-18, 2026.
3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 | (321) 633-1702 | Organizer: Brevard County 4-H Official event details - Community Day at the Farm
Free open house with trolley tours of cold-hardy crop plots, plus self-driving tractors and irrigation demonstrations. Registration is required. Held each year; the most recent date was April 18, 2026.
8202 County Road 417, Live Oak, FL 32060 | Organizer: UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley Official event details - 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Held each year; the most recent contest was April 27, 2026, with fourth through sixth graders from public, private and home schools competing before county commissioners and administrators as judges.
FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County 4-H Official event details - Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training at Gulf Coast REC
Full-day food safety training for produce growers at the Gulf Coast center in Wimauma, with a $40 fee. Held each year; the most recent date was April 28, 2026.
14625 Co. Rd. 672, Wimauma, FL 33598 | 813-634-0000 | Organizer: UF/IFAS Official event details - Citrus Field Day at Southwest Florida REC
Free morning field day with citrus research tours at the UF/IFAS center near Immokalee. Held each year; the most recent date was April 30, 2026.
- Hernando County Fair
Week-long county fair on the Brooksville fairgrounds with rides, exhibits and youth livestock projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 24 to May 1, 2026.
6436 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL | Organizer: Hernando County Fair Association Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Vegetable Field Day at Southwest Florida REC
Free field day showing vegetable variety and pest trials at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida center. Held each year; the most recent date was May 12, 2026.
June 2027 (estimated)
- Perennial Peanut Field Day
One-day field day with a perennial peanut hay farm tour in Gadsden County and talks on herbicides and rhizome quality; $15 includes lunch. Held each year; the most recent date was June 5, 2026.
155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL | Organizer: UF/IFAS Extension and Perennial Peanut Producers Association Official event details - Florida FFA State Convention and Career Expo
Week-long state FFA convention at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, where chapters gather for contests, awards and a career expo. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 15-19, 2026.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Pasco County 4-H Open House
Held each year; the most recent open house was Thursday, August 27, 2026. Families can drop in to learn about 4-H clubs for ages 5 to 18, covering animal science, gardening, shooting sports and more.
36702 County Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525 | Organizer: UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Beef on Forage Beefmaster Florida Bull Sale
Beefmaster bull sale held in Arcadia for Florida commercial cattle producers. Held each year; the most recent sale was September 18, 2026.
Arcadia, FL Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- JFCA Kowtown Classic
Junior cattlemen's beef show in Kissimmee run by the junior arm of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 2-3, 2026.
Kissimmee, FL | Organizer: Florida Junior Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Ocala Graded Multi-Breed Bull Sale
Seventy-first annual graded bull sale in Ocala for multi-breed cattle producers. Held each year; the most recent sale was October 13, 2026.
- Meadows Creek Farm Arcadia Black and White Bull Sale
Sixteenth annual black and white bull sale hosted by Meadows Creek Farm in Arcadia. Held each year; the most recent sale was October 16, 2026.
Arcadia, FL | Organizer: Meadows Creek Farm Official event details - Florida Prime Brangus Genetics Bull Sale
Brangus genetics bull sale held in Floral City. Held each year; the most recent sale was October 17, 2026.
Floral City, FL Official event details - Baker County Agricultural Fair
Baker County's yearly agricultural fair is staged at the Baker County Fairgrounds in Macclenny, with home arts, baked goods and livestock exhibits from local youth. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 20-25, 2026.
5567 Lauramore Rd, Macclenny, FL | Organizer: Baker County Agricultural Fair Official event details - Beef Cattle Reproduction Field Day at Range Cattle REC
Cattle reproduction field day at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle center in Ona, endorsed by the Florida Cattlemen's Association. Held each year; the most recent date was October 15, 2026.
3401 Experiment Station Road, Ona, FL 33865 | 863-735-1314 | Organizer: UF/IFAS Official event details - Pensacola Fair Youth and FFA Steer Show
Market steer show for 4-H and FFA youth in the Livestock Arena at the Pensacola Interstate Fair, opening the fair's junior beef competition. Held each year; the most recent date was October 26, 2026.
6655 W. Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL | (850) 944-4500 | Organizer: Pensacola Interstate Fair Official event details - Pensacola Fair Youth Steer Breeding Show and Prospect Steers
Youth steer breeding classes and a prospect steer show held in the Livestock Arena during the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was October 27, 2026.
6655 W. Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL | (850) 944-4500 | Organizer: Pensacola Interstate Fair Official event details - Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Statewide Farm Bureau member meeting at an oceanfront Daytona Beach hotel. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 28-30, 2026.
- Pensacola Fair Youth and FFA Livestock Auction
Terminal sale where roughly 20 to 30 youth and FFA market steers are auctioned in the Livestock Arena at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was October 28, 2026.
6655 W. Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL | (850) 944-4500 | Organizer: Pensacola Interstate Fair Official event details - Pensacola Interstate Fair
Autumn fair in Pensacola that serves the livestock and farm communities of surrounding counties, alongside rides, concerts and commercial exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 22 to November 1, 2026.
- Leachman Cattle Sunshine Profit Sale
Leachman Cattle's Florida bull and female sale staged in Chiefland. Held each year; the most recent sale was October 22, 2026.
Chiefland, FL | Organizer: Leachman Cattle Official event details - Pensacola Fair Cow Costume and Prettiest Cow Contest
Light-hearted open contest in the Livestock Arena where cows are dressed up and judged for the prettiest, sponsored by a local Tractor Supply store. Held each year; the most recent date was October 25, 2026.
6655 W. Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL | (850) 944-4500 | Organizer: Pensacola Interstate Fair Official event details
November 2027 (estimated)
- Premium Power Production Bull Sale
Fifth annual production bull sale in Okeechobee, a major cattle county. Held each year; the most recent sale was November 6, 2026.
Okeechobee, FL Official event details - JFCA Cracker Country Classic
Junior beef cattle show in Arcadia for young exhibitors in the junior cattlemen's program. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 6-7, 2026.
Arcadia, FL | Organizer: Florida Junior Cattlemen's Association Official event details