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With family fun, thrilling rides, live music and champion livestock, it’s fair to say the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair rocks. A colorful new contest added this year could spell a free day at the fair for lucky winners.
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair opens Nov 7, and continues through Nov 17 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds located in the Sports Complex adjacent to TIAA Bank Field. VIP tickets are available for performance by Uncle Kracker, Eli Young Band, Blanco Brown and Blue Oyster Cult. Free seating is available for all shows with the price of an admission ticket.
JaxFairRocks features painted rocks hidden in plain sight across the First Coast. The white or gray rocks could picture the Fair logo or a bumble bee or a bird along with a written message including the #JaxFairRocks hashtag.
Participants who find a rock with the hashtag #jaxfairrocks must take a selfie with it, return the rock to where you found it and post your picture to the Fair’s Facebook or Instagram to be eligible to win a Jacksonville Fair Prize Pack.
The prize pack includes four wristbands for admission to the Fair plus unlimited access to the mechanical rides any day of the Fair with 4 tickets for unlimited food and beverages. Four concert tickets for VIP seats to one Main Stage performance of winner’s choice.
Selfies must be shared on social media by midnight, Wednesday, Nov 6. The winner will be selected at random from all qualifying entries. Complete contest rules are available at jacksonvillefair.com.
Also new this year is the JOYland Kids’ Zone featuring the interactive Play with Giants Stingray Encounter and educational Agri-Puppets show which teaches kids about the importance of agriculture, farming and animals. The kids zone also includes life-size versions of classic family games including chess, four-in-a-row, checkers, and bean bag toss.
Fun is not just for kids. Adults can create unique artworks in the Welding Sculpture Competition or relax in Craft Beer Lounge to enjoy a cold beer and watch football.
Returning favorites include: Robinson’s Racing Pigs, 3-Ring Super Circus, Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show, and many more. “Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show” is celebrating more than 25 years of dog entertainment at the grounds this year. The best canine trick dog thrill show showcases of dogs from a variety of breeds performing stunts to choreographed music.
“Robinson’s Famous Racing Pigs” has been entertaining fairgoers for more than 25 years from fairs to festivals, and television appearances. Pigs race for the ultimate prize of an Oreo cookie. “3-Ring Super Circus” includes an international cast from the United States, Colombia, Argentina, and Vietnam with thrill acts, hilarious comedy skits, and death-defying feats to provide entertainment for fairgoers of all ages.
The $25 Mega Pass wristband can be purchased exclusively online now through No 6. The Mega Pass wristband grants the wearer individual admission and unlimited mechanical rides for use any one day during the Fair. Visit www.jacksonvillefair.com for hours of operation, daily specials and ride wristband deals.
Jacksonville Fair Standard Pricing
Unless otherwise stated, Admission pricing is as follows:
Adults (13 – 64) – $10
Children (6-12 years old) – $6
Seniors (65 +) – $6
Children (5 and under) – FREE
Disclaimer
Schedule Of Events Subject To Change
Jacksonville Fair Admission Gates close 1 (one) hour prior to fair closing
Daily Jacksonville Fair Schedule
Thursday, November 7th
Hours (Gates Open): 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Opening Day Special
Gator Country 99.9 Country Jam
Free admission with purchase of $15 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband
Friday, November 8th
Fair Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Senior Free Day
Uncle Kracker Concert – 8:00 PM
Seniors 65 and older admitted FREE
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
Saturday, November 9th
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Student Day
Kazual Concerts – Showtimes vary
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Students ages 17 and under admitted FREE
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband
(includes admission)
*visitors over 18 years of age w/ valid ID may purchase a ride wristband or regular gate admission
(limit one per ID)
Sunday, November 10th
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kazual Concerts – Showtimes vary
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Armband (Does Not Include Admission)
Monday, November 11th
Fair Hours: NOON – 11:00 PM
Military Day
Blanco Brown Concert – 7:00 PM
Kazual Concerts – Showtimes vary
Active duty military or veterans admitted for FREE
(up to 3 family members)
$10 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband
(for military and veterans)
(does not include admission)
$20 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband
(does not include admission)
Tuesday, November 12th
Fair Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kazual Concerts – Showtimes vary
$2 Tuesday
$2 Admission and $2 Mechanical Rides
$20 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
Wednesday, November 13th
Fair Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dennis Lee Concerts – Showtimes vary
Kari & Billy Concerts – Showtimes vary
Family Day
One child, 12 and under, admitted FREE with the purchase of a full price adult ticket (gate admission only)
$10 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
Thursday, November 14th
Fair Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Collegiate Night
Eli Young Band Concert – 8:00 PM
Dennis Lee Concerts – Showtimes vary
Kari & Billy Concerts – Showtimes vary
College students with valid college student ID admitted FREE
$10 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (with valid student ID)
$20 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
Friday, November 15th
Fair Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Blue Oyster Cult Concert – 8:00 PM
Dennis Lee Concerts – Showtimes vary
Kari & Billy Concerts – Showtimes vary
Senior Free Day
Seniors 65 and older admitted FREE
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
Saturday, November 16th
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Dennis Lee Concerts – Showtimes vary
Kari & Billy Concerts – Showtimes vary
Student Day
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Students ages 17 and under admitted FREE
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (does not include admission)
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Wristband (includes admission)
*visitors over 18 years of age w/ valid ID may purchase a ride wristband or regular gate admission (limit one per ID)
Sunday, November 17th
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Dennis Lee Concerts – Showtimes vary
Kari & Billy Concerts – Showtimes vary
$25 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Armband (Does Not Include Admission)
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