By the Numbers
Founded in 1952 and held at Tamiami Park since 1972, the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition runs 21 days each spring and ranks among the top 35 fairs in North America. The fair reports more than 500,000 guests in 2025, drawn by over 80 amusement rides, livestock and agricultural competitions, and one of Florida's largest youth exhibit programs.
Source: fairexpo.com (official)Highlights
Expect headline grandstand concerts, major carnival midway, livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, cultural exhibitions reflecting Miami's extraordinary diversity, and dozens of food vendors representing cuisines from across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world.
Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Overview
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is the largest county fair in the United States, a twenty-five-day March through April event drawing over a million visitors to the Miami Fairgrounds each year with an unmatched blend of multicultural community celebration and traditional fair entertainment. Founded in 1952, it has grown into a beloved annual event for the region.
Good to Know
The Miami Fairgrounds sit in the heart of Miami — the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, the Wynwood Arts District, Little Havana, South Beach, and the Everglades National Park are all within easy reach of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
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