Catch the Spirit & Celebrate America July 4th Festival 2025 At Hillsborough County Fairgrounds

Fourth of July at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 1 to 11 p.m.

The day includes a drone fireworks light show, live entertainment, food and beer, the Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Pageant, an antique car show with more than 100 cars, and a kid zone with inflatables and a petting zoo, contests, and more, the Hillsborough County Fair said.

Here’s the July 4 lineup:

• 1:30 p.m.: Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Entertainment Pavilion)
• 1:30 p.m.: Pet Costume Contest (Spirit Stage)
• 2:30 p.m.: Adam Landry (Entertainment Pavilion)
• 4 to 8 p.m.: Antique Car Show (Spirit Stage)
• 5 p.m.: Red, White and Blue Costume Contest (Entertainment Pavilion)
• 5:30 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest (Spirit Stage)
• 6:30 p.m.: Ridge Country (Entertainment Pavilion)
• 9 p.m.: Drone Light Show

The after party goes until 11 p.m.

More event info and car passes at: Catch the Spirit & Celebrate America July 4th Festival 2025