By Associated Press - Thursday, February 7, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The livestock barns are set up. The judges are anticipating the baking competition and the rides are ready to provide thrills.

The Florida State Fair opened Thursday for a 10-day run at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

The acts featured at this year’s fair include an acrobatics troupe, a comedy hypnotist, a show involving stunt dogs, racing pigs, a demolition derby and the Budweiser Clydesdales.



Members of the military and emergency responders get free admission, along with three other guests.

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