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Typical Month
February
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Duration
9 days
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Size
large
About Polk County Fair
Polk County is Florida's "Phosphate Capital," where mining of the mineral that feeds the world's fertilizers has shaped the central Florida landscape, while Lakeland, Winter Haven, LEGOLAND Florida (in the former Cypress Gardens), and the many lakes of the Central Ridge define a county that bridges the orange groves and cattle ranches of old Florida with the theme park tourism of the new.
What to Expect
Livestock and agricultural competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, large carnival midway, grandstand entertainment, diverse fair food, and community exhibits drawing from Polk County's large central Florida population.
Visitor Tips
Bartow is the Polk County seat. LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven is a top family destination, and the Florida Natural History Museum at Crystal River nearby adds natural context to Polk County's citrus and phosphate heritage.
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