The Florida Citrus Show brings together growers, researchers, and industry partners for a high-energy day of education and networking in a relaxed, tailgate-style setting. Hosted at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center and the USDA U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, the show features expert-led seminars and a central tailgate trade show with more than 50 leading agricultural companies.

Exhibitors will serve up their favorite tailgate dishes, giving attendees the chance to sample, connect, and vote for the coveted Tailgate Food Champion. Growers can cast their vote for a chance to win a $500 cash prize while catching up with peers over a friendly game of cornhole. Educational citrus and vegetable sessions led by UF/IFAS and USDA experts round out the program and deliver timely insights growers can take back to the field.

Registration is complimentary for commercial growers, farm owners and managers, professional crop advisers, association executives and board members, and the government, legislative and agricultural research communities.

When:

March 12, 2026

Trade show: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Breakfast: 8:00–9:00 a.m.

General session: 8:45–10:00 a.m.

Break to visit trade show: 10:00–10:45 a.m.

Educational sessions: 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Tailgate party: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Educational sessions: 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Where:

Fort Pierce, Florida at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (2199 South Rock Road) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory. (2001 South Rock Road)