1402 14th Avenue West Palmetto, FL 34221 Information Line: (941)722-8951 Phone: (941)722-1639
http://www.manateecountyfair.com/
The Manatee County Fair runs from January 16th through January 26th. Enjoy exciting rides on the midway, fair exhibits, livestock shows and auctions, competitions, live entertainment, and best of all, fair food! This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Great Outdoors.”
Daily Entertainment includes:
The Dennis Lee Show, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, The Grizzly Experience, The Barnyard Review, Rock-It the Robot, Tadpole the Clown, Ed and Geraldine’s Old Time Music, Show-Me Pig Racer
Scheduled Events:
BBQ Contest- Jan 18th
Manatee YMCA 5K Run- Jan 18th
The Castillo Kids- Jan 18th, 19, 25, 26
Junior Miss and Mini Miss Manatee County Fair Pageant and Baby Contest- Jan 19th
19th Annual Cheerleading Competition- 6pm Jan 20th
Suncoast Mummers- Jan 22nd
Alter Eagles Concert- Jan 23rd
The Sweeny Family Band- Jan 23-26
County Cattlemen’s Whip-Popping Contest- Jan 25th
Plan Your Visit
There are so many local events to experience when visiting Anna Maria Island. Book your vacation today!
Hours & Admission Gate and Building Hours Midway Hours
January 16 5 PM- 10 PM 5 PM- 10 PM
January 17 5 PM- 10 PM 5 PM- 12 AM
January 18 12 PM- 10 PM 12 PM- 12 AM
January 19 12 PM- 10 PM 1 PM- 10 PM
January 20 12 PM- 10 PM 12 PM- 10 PM
January 21 5 PM- 10 PM 5 PM- 10 PM
January 22 12 PM- 10 PM 3 PM- 10 PM
January 23 5 PM- 10 PM 5 PM- 10 PM
January 24 5 PM- 10 PM 5 PM- 12 AM
January 25 12 PM- 10 PM 12 PM- 12 AM
January 26 12 PM- 7 PM 1 PM- 7 PM
Fair Admission Prices
Adults (ages 13 and up) $8
Children (6-12 yrs.) $5
Kids (5 and under) Free
Seniors (55 and up) $7
Military (with Active Military ID) $5
Midway Armband Specials
January 16 5 PM- 10 PM for $18
January 17 5 PM- 12 AM for $20
January 18 12 PM- 12 AM for $20
January 19 1 PM- 10 PM for $20
January 20 12 PM- 10 PM for $20
January 21 5 PM- 10 PM for $15
January 22 3 PM- 10 PM for $18
January 23 5 PM- 10 PM for $18
January 24 5 PM- 12 AM for $20
January 25 12 PM- 12 AM for $20
January 26 1 PM- 7 PM for $18
Special Event & Pricing Days
January 16th –FIRST NIGHT TICKET PRICES: $4.00 (age 13 & up) – $2.00 (children 6-12) – children 5 & under are free.
January 18th–Tropicana Day at the Fair– Visit the Juice Caboose for free samples of Tropicana Products.
January 20th–AutoWay Ford Kids Day – All children and students with school I. D. get in free between Noon and 3:00 p.m. today.
January 21st–“Building Stronger Families Day” Free Gate Admission.
January 22nd–SENIOR DAY: Seniors (55 & up) $5.00 Entry.