Hillsborough County Fair, complete with a demolition derby, opens November 5

Hillsborough County Fair demolition derby Credit: Hillsborough County Fair In a world where even the Florida State Fair will break a family’s bank, it’s good to know the Hillsborough County Fair exists. Kicking off next Thursday and running for 11 days, the hoedown has all the accouterments of the big fair in February—and arguably more, thanks to the opening weekend rodeo and fair-closing demolition derby. There are deals galore, too, including carload nights (up to eight people as long as they have seatbelts on!) and discount days that see tickets drop as low as $6.18. While ride armbands (starting at $28.88) are required, all the activities are included with gate admission. Tickets to the Hillsborough County Fair at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover, Thursday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 15 are still available and start at $6.18. Hillsborough County Fair Time Thu., Nov. 5, 5-11 p.m., Fri., Nov. 6, 5-11 p.m., Sat., Nov. 7, 12-11 p.m., Sun., Nov