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Here’s what you need to know if you’re going to the Jacksonville Fair

Jacksonville Agricultural Fair opens Thursday during 11-day event

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.

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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 $30.

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


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