Parking & Directions
Everything you need to know to get to India Festival Tampa Bay 2026 at Florida State Fairgrounds
October 31, 2026 • 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
Use the US Hwy 301 Entrance
All India Festival Tampa Bay attendees must enter through the US Hwy 301 entrance (Gate 1) at 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610. The other fairgrounds gates are not open for festival traffic. Follow the "India Festival" signs from I-75 exit 264 to the US Hwy 301 entrance.
Parking Options
Multiple convenient parking choices available at Florida State Fairgrounds
On-Site Parking
$10 per vehicle
Parking is available directly at the Florida State Fairgrounds at $10 per vehicle. Multiple lots surround the exhibition halls — arrive early for best spots.
- $10 per vehicle
- Cash and card accepted
- Accessible parking available
- Follow signage from I-75
Rideshare Drop-off
Free drop-off zone
Uber, Lyft, and taxi drop-off/pick-up located at the main entrance gate. Designated area for easy access to Exhibition Hall.
- No waiting fees
- Well-lit area
- Security present
Enter via US Hwy 301 (Gate 1)
India Festival designated entrance
For India Festival Tampa Bay, please use the US Hwy 301 entrance (Gate 1) at 4800 US Hwy 301 N. The MLK Blvd (Gates 2 & 3) and Orient Rd (Gate 4) gates are not open for festival traffic. Follow the India Festival signage from I-75 exit 264 directly to the US Hwy 301 entrance.
- ✅ US Hwy 301 Entrance (Gate 1) — use this
- MLK Blvd Entrance (Gates 2 & 3) — not for festival
- Orient Rd Entrance (Gate 4) — not for festival
Driving Directions
Easy access from I-75. Follow signs for Florida State Fairgrounds.
From Downtown Tampa
12 miles (20 min)- 1Head north on I-275 N
- 2Merge onto I-75 N via exit 263
- 3Take exit 264 toward Fowler Ave / US-301
- 4Turn right onto US-301 N (Fowler Ave)
- 5Continue for 2.5 miles
- 6Enter the Fairgrounds via the US Hwy 301 entrance (Gate 1)
From St. Petersburg
28 miles (35 min)- 1Cross Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275)
- 2Continue on I-275 N
- 3Merge onto I-75 N
- 4Take exit 264 toward Fowler Ave / US-301
- 5Turn right onto US-301 N
- 6Continue on US Hwy 301 N, then enter via the US Hwy 301 entrance (Gate 1)
From Orlando
85 miles (1 hr 20 min)- 1Head west on I-4 W
- 2Merge onto I-75 S toward Tampa
- 3Take exit 264 toward Fowler Ave / US-301
- 4Turn left onto US-301 N
- 5Continue for 2.5 miles
- 6Enter the Fairgrounds via the US Hwy 301 entrance (Gate 1)
Important Visitor Information
Plan your visit for the best experience
Festival hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
No outside food or beverages permitted
Free water stations available inside
Re-entry allowed with hand stamp
ATMs available on-site
Fairgrounds main line: (813) 621-7821
Venue Location
Florida State Fairgrounds • 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
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GPS: 28.0736° N, 82.4065° W
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