JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (Note: The video above is from 2019.)
After taking a break last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is ready to get you "back to the fun"!
Here is your guide for everything you need to know to make the most of the fun, food and entertainment.
LOCATION
- Jacksonville Fairgrounds located in the Sports Complex in Downtown Jacksonville, adjacent to TIAA Bank Field
- 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, Florida 32203
DATES AND TIMES
- Thursday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 14
- Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5 - 11 p.m., Fridays 3 - 11 p.m., Saturdays 12 - 11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Extended hours Thursday, Nov. 11, and Friday, Nov. 12, with gates open 12 - 11 p.m.; the last day of the fair, Sunday, Nov. 14, hours are 12 - 10 p.m.
ADMISSION
- Regular admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors age 65 and older and $6 for children age 6 to 12. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free. Half-price admission tickets are available for purchase in advance online through Nov. 3.
- $25 Mega Pass wristbands can be purchased exclusively online through Nov. 3. The Mega Pass wristband grants the wearer individual admission and unlimited mechanical rides for use any one day during the fair.
NEW THIS YEAR
Rides and Acts
- New Mechanical Rides - Carnival operator Belle City Amusements is pulling out all the stops for the 2021 Greater Jacksonville Fair including a few new rides:
- Vertigo – a high-flying swing ride where fairgoers will go up down and around a tall tower
- Remix – a fast-paced ride where thrill seekers are orbited in circles up and down by a mechanical arm
- Wiggle Worm – new kiddie ride attraction where fairgoers 30” and up can ride in a little worm car or bird car that chase each other around a circle with slight up and down motion
- Pony Rides - Offered daily for an additional fee
- Pretty Bird Paradise - Attendees can feed and interact with hundreds of parakeets inside a safely enclosed environment
- Disc-Connected K9’s - An action-packed, non-stop showcase of dogs from a variety of breeds performing stunts
- Mobile Glass Studios - Experience the artistry and education of glass making at the fairgrounds with glassblowing demonstrations to teach you a vast knowledge of the process of manipulating hot glass into various shapes and forms
- Scott’s World of Magic - A thrilling show for all ages filled with original grand illusions, comedy magic and cool special effects
Agriculture
- 4-H Animal Encounter – Cuddle with baby animals; adorable pigmy goats, heifers, chickens and rabbits will be available for demonstrations and guided touch
- Plantopia – The inaugural show fills an entire building with beautiful plants, flowers, and several hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, including an aquaponics display, gardening and Florida crop displays. Contests for all ages. Plant doctor onsite to answer questions from home-gardeners.
Food
New vendors, including Bubba’s Bacon, Holy Macaroni, Apple Diva and ChuChu Boba, join past favorites for mouthwatering treats:
- Bubba’s Bacon – Everything bacon and bacon-wrapped
- Holy Macaroni – Delectable macaroni bowls with almost any kind of topping imaginable
- Apple Diva – Artistic and delicious candied apples
- ChuChu Boba – Serving various flavors of boba tea drinks
Experience
- Nurturing Room Sponsored by Memorial Health – A respite from the high-energy of the fair, caregivers can nurse or feed their child or take a quiet break from the action
- Entertainment Stage Area – Seating for concerts is covered by a tent for shade and chairs/tables are spaced out as a part of the fair's newly implemented COVID-19 safety protocols
- Community Stage – A line-up of all local performers are featured in the Americana/Folk Music tradition concerts
- Self-Serve Ticket Kiosks – There will be self-service ticket kiosks at the gates for guests that wish to limit interaction with ticket sellers; this is another COVID-19 safety protocol
- Mobile Daily Schedule – QR codes will also be posted to the entrance of the fairgrounds for visitors to download the day’s schedule directly to their phones
PARKING
The City of Jacksonville charges $5 to park at the fair (credit or debit card only) and lot availability varies daily.
Click here to see parking lot availability based on which day you plan to attend the fair!
Background Information
Jacksonville has hosted an agricultural fair since 1876 when it was the site of the first Florida state fair.
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, as it is known today, started in 1955 with 45,000 visitors in attendance and it has been educating, enlightening and informing the people of North Florida about science, the arts, agriculture and horticulture.
For more information, visit www.jacksonvillefair.com or call 904-353-0535.