JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is opening its gates at 5 p.m. Thursday. The fair runs through Nov. 16, and throughout the Jacksonville Fair, there are many daily specials.
The specials are not sold online and can only be purchased at the gate on the day of the deal.
Each daily concert is included with admission.
Admission
Adults: $15
Seniors (65 and up): $6
Kids (6-12): $6
Kids (5 & under): free
Admission plus unlimited mechanical ride armband: Monday through Thursday is $35 and Friday through Sunday is $40.
You can purchase tickets on the website at https://www.jacksonvillefair.com/p/the-fair/jax-fair-information.
Daily Deals
Nov. 7 - Opening night: Free gate admission with purchase of $15 unlimited mechanical ride armband
Nov. 8 - Senior night: Free gate admission for ages 65 and up
Nov. 10 - Jaguars Game Day: Free game admission with Minnesota Vikings vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Game Day ticket (12 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Nov. 11 - Military appreciation day: Active duty, retired, veterans with Military ID & their families get free admission. They can also buy a $20 armband with their ID.
Nov. 12 - $2 Tuesday: $2 gate admission plus $2 per ride
Nov. 13 - Family night: Children 12 and under admitted for free with adult admission. $15 ride armband also available for purchase.
Nov. 14 - College students admitted free with valid college ID. They can also purchase a $15 unlimited ride armband.
Nov. 15 - Senior night: Free gate admission for ages 65 and up
Operating hours
Nov. 7
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 8
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 9
Gates open: Noon - 11 p.m.
Rides open: Noon - 11 p.m.
Nov. 10
Gates open: Noon - 10 p.m.
Rides open: Noon - 10 p.m.
Nov. 11
Gates open: Noon - 10 p.m.
Rides open: Noon - 11 p.m.
Nov. 12
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 13
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 14
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 14
Gates open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Rides open: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Nov. 15
Gates open: Noon - 11 p.m.
Rides open: Noon - 11 p.m.
Nov. 16
Gates open: Noon - 10 p.m.
Rides open: Noon - 10 p.m. ,
Parking
The city of Jacksonville and ASM are in charge of parking for the fair. However, the cost and lot availability varies daily.
The cost to park can increase depending on the event(s) being held at EverBank Stadium, 121 Financial Ballpark, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, or Daily’s Place.
More information on parking at https://www.jacksonvillefair.com/p/the-fair/jax-fair-information
Headliners
Nov. 7 - Extreme Illusions and Escapes (They let reporter Aaron Farrar get in on the act Thursday morning. Check out the video above!)
Nov. 8 - The Oneneaders
Nov. 9 - Few Fellas Brass Band
Nov. 10 - Tori Nance
Nov. 11 - Black Water Swamp Band
Nov. 12, 13 & 14 - Extreme Illusions and Escapes
Nov. 15 - Underdawg
Nov. 16 - Cam Wheaton
Nov. 17 - The Instagators
Entertainment
Agricadabra
Aim High Canines (Aaron also got up close and personal with show star Renegade on Thursday morning. See video below!)
Extreme Illusions
Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Sea Lion Splash
The Florida AG Experience
Food
Amish Donuts
Walking Tacos
Grilled PB&J
Gourmet Candy Apples
Kettle Corn
Korean Hot Dogs