Manatee County Fair

12/19/2024

We're less than a month away. Who's ready for the Fair?!

12/11/2024

We love seeing the Observer stories about FFA students raising animals to show at the Fair. Hey Josalynne: We'll see you and Queso in January! 😃😃😃

Students begin to work with plants and rabbits and will start with chickens next semester.

12/06/2024

Look for our commercial on TV starting this weekend. We're 7 weeks away from the Fair!

12/02/2024

Reminder: Today is the final day to grab our Black Friday sale: $10 off adult admission & wristband available only at www.manateecountyfair.com !

Today thru Monday you can buy your 2025 Fair tickets & midway wristbands for $10 off! This offer & details are available on our site, www. manateecountyfair. com

12/01/2024

Our Black Friday ticket/wristband combo sale continues today and through tomorrow!

11/29/2024

Today thru Monday you can buy your 2025 Fair tickets & midway wristbands for $10 off! This offer & details are available on our site, www. manateecountyfair. com

11/28/2024

A rough few months for Manatee County but still so much to be grateful for. Enjoy this holiday with friends and family and remember to thank all those who prepare the feast!

11/22/2024

Farm City Week is the perfect time to recognize local farmers and ranchers for "Keeping Agriculture Alive in 2025" and always!

11/21/2024

Our Livestock Lineup is set for the 2025 County Fair, less than two months away!

11/21/2024

It's Farm City Week, a time we celebrate the great partnerships between rural and urban communities that make our food supply safe and plentiful! Special thanks to those who ensure our healthy local food supply chain.

11/20/2024

Strates Shows recently celebrated a remarkable milestone at the 2024 North Florida Fair in Tallahassee, Florida, achieving a record-breaking year for midway ridership. Total gross revenues increased by 5% compared to the previous record set in 2023. Over the course of the 11-day event, five all-time daily gross records were shattered. Saturday, November 16th, marked the single largest grossing day in Strates Shows’ 17-year partnership as the exclusive midway provider for the North Florida Fair, with a 19% increase over the previous daily record set in 2022. A heartfelt thank you to the North Florida Fair team and the incredible fairgoers of Florida’s Big Bend region for sharing unforgettable moments with us. We look forward to creating more memories together in 2025!

11/17/2024

Let’s welcome our 2025 Manatee County Fair Queens: Mini Miss Emily Rose Dorics, Little Miss Chloe Harmon, Junior Miss Madison Huffman and our 2025 Miss Manatee County Fair is Rebekah Bennett! Congratulations to our beautiful, talented Fair Pageant Winners!

11/14/2024

‼️REMINDER: Tomorrow, Nov. 15, is the last day to submit nominations for 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year! Nominating is easy at ManateeCountyFair.com > About > Current Distinguished Citizen. ‼️

11/05/2024

Finally, an election that won't stress you out! Nominate your choice for our 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year today. Nominations are due next Friday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

(Pictured: Allen & Kaye Butler, the 2024 Distinguished Citizens of the Year.)

10/27/2024

REMINDER: Registration closes TODAY at 1 p.m. for those wanting to compete in our 2025 Queen Pageant shows. Orientation for contestants is also today at 1 p.m. Kendrick Auditorium.

10/26/2024

Registration closes tomorrow (Sunday, Oct. 27) at 11:59 p.m. for several livestock categories and plant exhibitors. Be sure to register soon if you haven't already!

10/26/2024

Two days remain to register for our Queen Pageant contests! Be sure to sign up today or tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 27 no later than 1 p.m. 👑👑👑

10/25/2024

You have two full days left to register in several livestock categories or for our plant exhibition. Be sure to register on or before this Sunday, Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m.!