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About North Florida Fair
The North Florida Fairgrounds in Tallahassee is a 55-acre complex that hosts the annual North Florida Fair along with a variety of seminars, exhibitions, and community events. With six large exhibit buildings, a cattle barn with a show ring, and flexible indoor spaces, it’s a versatile venue for gatherings, trades, and family-friendly rides. The fairgrounds are conveniently located at 441 E. Paul Russell Road, and the site offers practical amenities to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re attending a livestock show, a trade event, or a seminar, you’ll find ample on-site and nearby resources to make your trip easy and enjoyable. We’ve got you covered with parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining suggestions to fit a range of budgets and needs.
Note: The North Florida Fair and its grounds continue to be an active venue with ongoing upgrade plans in the 2024–2026 period. For events with seating or presentation requirements, please check event-specific details as capacity can vary by room and setup. For lodging and dining, our trusted partner recommendations help you find solid options within a few miles of the fairgrounds.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 441 E. Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
- Venue type: North Florida Fairgrounds, a 55-acre complex with six 12,000 sq ft exhibit buildings (two with heat/air) and a cattle barn with show ring.
- Parking: Free public parking in two lots—Stadium Lot off Paul Russell Road (paved) and Tram Road Lot off Tram Road (grass).
- Transit: Bus service available nearby on Paul Russell Road.
- Capacity/seating: No fixed seating chart publicly published; buildings support events with up to 900 attendees for seminars or 600 for banquets (Buildings 2 & 4).
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt House Tallahassee University, AC Hotel by Marriott Tallahassee, and Hampton Inn & Suites University Tallahassee (plus other options) within a few miles.
- Notable events hosted: The annual North Florida Fair (82nd edition in 2024; 83rd in 2025; 84th planned for 2026) with livestock shows, exhibits, and rides; attendance figures reported around 130k+ in recent years.
- Renamed/demolished: No rename; ongoing use as The North Florida Fair and North Florida Fairgrounds; a 2024–2026 upgrade plan may involve demolition of portions, but none has occurred yet.