County Fair Guide

Jacksonville Fair

Jacksonville, Florida

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2026 Dates

November 5–15, 2026

Duration

11 days

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Size

large

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Founded

Since 1955

Visitor Tips

Jacksonville is Florida's largest city and a growing cultural hub — the Jacksonville Jaguars, the St. Johns River waterfront, the Cummer Museum of Art, and the nearby Amelia Island beaches are local highlights.

About Jacksonville Fair

The Jacksonville Fair is a major eleven-day November celebration in Florida's largest city by area, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to one of the Southeast's premier fair events each fall. Founded in 1955, it has grown into a beloved annual event for the region.

What to Expect

Expect headline grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, demolition derby, and a sprawling fair midway serving the diverse communities of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

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