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A storyteller on a wooden Florida porch shares a tale with modern-day visitors beside a glowing lantern under oak trees
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Tall Tales of Old Florida at Cracker Country 2026

Oct 24

Cracker Country living history museum, Florida State Fairgrounds, MLK Boulevard entrance, Gate 2 · Florida State Fairgrounds · Tampa

Timed tours depart every 10 minutes from 7-9:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Gates open at 6:45 p.m.; that is not a shared tour start. Choose a ticketed departure and follow its arrival instructions. Later tours extend beyond the venue calendar's 9 p.m. headline.

Florida legends by lantern light at Cracker Country, with advance timed tickets and separate parking.

Lantern-lit storytellers share Florida legends and mysteries around Cracker Country's historic buildings on October 24. The gently spooky tour is not recommended for children under 6. Tickets are $18 per person, with $13 departures at 9:10, 9:20 and 9:30 p.m.; a snack and drink are included. Advance purchase is required, with no onsite ticket sales. Availability varies by departure, so check the live ticket page. Enter via MLK Boulevard and park near Gate 2; parking is separate, $10 online or $12 onsite. The advertised October 10 discount deadline has passed.

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