The Manatee County fair is a wholesome community tradition. Packed with an endless variety of things to see, do and eat, the fair truly has something for everyone. The eleven day Manatee County Fair is held each January at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto, Florida. The City of Palmetto is located in Manatee County on the northern banks of the Manatee River and is approximately 40 miles south of Tampa. Come join the fun!
Schedule
January 18, 2025
22nd Annual Baby Pageant
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
Fair Gates Open
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Manatee County Fairgrounds
Strates Shows Midway open Noon-11:30pm
4-H & FFA Steer Sale
1:00 PM
Mosaic Arena
Rabbit Meat Pen Sale – immediately follows steer sale
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
1:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Magic Man TJ Hill
1:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
2:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Universal Championship Wrestling
2:30 PM
East Midway Entrance
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
3:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
4:00 PM
Near Gate 3
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
4:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Magic Man TJ Hill
4:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
10 Annual Corndog Eating Contest
5:00 PM
In front of Veteran's Hall
Outside Veterans Hall
Universal Championship Wrestling
5:30 PM
East Midway Entrance
FNGLA Plant Sale
6:00 PM
Mosaic Arena
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
6:00 PM
Near Gate 3
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
6:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
7:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Magic Man TJ Hill
7:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
8:00 PM
Harllee Barn
The 301 Travelers
8:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
Universal Championship Wrestling
8:30 PM
East Midway Entrance
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
9:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Magic Man TJ Hill
9:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
Admission Pricing
Daily Adult $10 (13 & Up)
Daily Military $6 (with Active Status I.D.)
Children $6 (6-12)
Children (5 & Under) Free
Parking $10
Date: January 16 - 26 2025
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