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 25, 2025
13th Annual Whip Popping Contes
12:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
18th Annual Charity BBQ Contest
12:00 PM
Near Gate 3
Fair Gates Open
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Manatee County Fairgrounds
Strates Shows Midway open Noon-11:30pm
9th Annual Hog Calling Contest
12:30 PM
Mosaic Arena
4-H & FFA Swine Sale
1:00 PM
Mosaic Arena
Poultry Meat Pen Sale immediately following the swine sale.
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
1:00 PM
Near Gate 3
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
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
3:00 PM
Near Gate 3
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
3:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
4:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Magic Man TJ Hill
4:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
7th Annual Doughnut Eating Contest
5:00 PM
In Front of Peachey's Doughnut Stand
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
5:00 PM
Near Gate 3
Universal Championship Wrestling
5:30 PM
East Midway Entrance
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
6:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Poultry Layer pens Silent auction closes
7:00 PM
Powell Building
Silent Auction closes at 7:00pm on urday uary 25th
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
7:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Bayou Country-Tribute to CCR
7:30 PM
MAIN STAGE
Magic Man TJ Hill
7:30 PM
Gate 9 Walkway
Purgatory Iron Works Blacksmith & Primitive Woodworking Destrations
8:00 PM
Harllee Barn
Universal Championship Wrestling
8:30 PM
East Midway Entrance
Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show
9:00 PM
Near Gate 3
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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