FitFest is Florida’s premier sports festival and fitness expo, held at the Florida State Fairgrounds
06/05/2026
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3 Pro Strongman/Strongwoman special guests are coming to FitFest Weekend! 💪🔥
Are you registered for Beasts of the Bay yet? Lock in your spot now and get ready for one of the most stacked weekends of the year.
⚡ FitFest 10 is LIT.
06/04/2026
🔥 FITFEST OVER THE YEARS - 10 YEARS STRONG 🔥
Thousands of athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and brands have been part of the FitFest journey—but Year 10 hits different.
💥 Our biggest lineup ever.
💥 More special guests
💥 More vendors.
💥 More experiences.
This August, we’re celebrating a decade of bringing the fitness community together, and we’re just getting started.
👀 New special guest and sponsor announcements drop in the coming days.
Are you ready for the summer? Lock in and enjoy the hype.
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06/03/2026
🚨 The 2026 FitFest Floor Plan has officially dropped! 🚨
Year 10 is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting event yet. From live sports competitions and special guests to 100+ vendors, wellness experiences, giveaways, and more, FitFest 10 is absolutely stacked.
🔥 NEW FOR 2026 🔥
You asked, and we listened. We’ve added additional Athlete & Attendee Village areas throughout the venue, complete with tables, seating, and select wellness partners to help you recharge, recover, and connect with the community all weekend long.
Whether you’re competing, spectating, shopping, or just soaking in the atmosphere, we’re building the ultimate FitFest experience.
August is coming fast... and we’re just getting started.
Stay tuned all summer as we reveal more sports, guests, experiences, vendors, and surprises.
06/02/2026
The best $30 you’ll spend all summer. 🔥
Join us this August for the biggest FitFest yet as we celebrate 10 YEARS of fitness, competition, and community! 💪🎉
🏋️ Live sports competitions
🥋 Grapplerz Fest
🏃 Florida State 5K
💪 Strongman, Weightlifting & more
🎁 Vendors, giveaways, samples, special guests, and nonstop action
🎟️ Save 20% on passes with code FIT20 for a limited time.
August 15-16 • Florida State Fairgrounds
📸 .kailey
06/01/2026
🏋️ The Tampa Open is BACK! 🏋️
Watch some of the area’s top weightlifters battle it out on the platform as they chase PRs, podium spots, and qualification for the State Meet.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Step onto the platform and be part of the action! The first athletes to register will receive discounted entry plus a FREE FitFest tee or tank.
🔥 All ages and divisions welcome
📍 Florida State Fairgrounds
📅 August 15–16, 2026
✅ USAW Sanctioned
Who’s ready to lift?
🏃🎡 This is NOT your average 5K.
The Florida State 5K kicks off FitFest weekend with an unforgettable run, jog, or walk through the Florida State Fairgrounds—finishing at the ultimate fitness afterparty! 🔥
Every finisher takes home our exclusive rotating Ferris Wheel medal 🎖️🎡, a one-of-a-kind addition to your collection.
✅ Run, jog, or walk
✅ Epic finisher medal
✅ Official race tee
✅ All-day Saturday access to FitFest
✅ Thousands of athletes, vendors, food trucks, samples, and more
⏳ Early pricing won’t last forever. Lock in now before rates increase and be part of one of Florida’s most exciting race weekends!
August 15 • Florida State Fairgrounds
05/28/2026
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🥤The go-to alcohol alternative that provides light euphoria, stress relief, plus physical & mental recovery.
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😎 Visit trylastrep.com and use code FITFEST for 10% off your order!
There are tons of events and activities for you to partake in at FitFest on August 15th & 16th! After you dominate the competition field or spectate to your fullest, grab a can of Last Rep with your buddies and sit back, relax and recover. We got you!
Because the best moments happen after the Last Rep celebration with your crew.
See you at the Fairgrounds!
05/27/2026
ʙᴇᴀꜱᴛꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀʏ ɪꜱ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴇᴀʀ 𝟧!
You know what you’re capable of. Now prove it.
This years strongman event is kicking off with the American Log Press Championships, followed heavy by deadlifts, a brutal sandbag gauntlet, and more, to challenge the athletes in an exciting competition of strength, power, and athleticism.
Registration is LIVE at WorldsStrongestManatee.com
Compete. Cheer. Watch records shatter. Experience it all at FitFest!
You don’t want to miss this!
05/26/2026
Get on the floor. Get on the mat. Get on the run.
Whatever you 💙 to do, just be sure to get to FitFest in August to do it!
Don’t miss out! Rollin up 10 years of fitness, fun and excitement into 1 weekend!
📸 .kailey
FitFest through the eyes of the Pro Athletes who’ve lived it… and August can’t come soon enough 💪☀️