The 2026 Central Florida Fair is celebrating its 114th year with 11 days of fun for all the family!

The Central Florida Fair is returning to Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. with all the fun of the fair.

The annual Central Florida Fair returns to Orlando celebrating its 114th year as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit in Central Florida.

Get ready for 11 days of fun for all the family from February 26 through March 8, 2026 and enjoy a huge midway featuring rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions, competitive exhibits, and so much more!

The Central Florida Fair provides a venue for local Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Osceola and Brevard County youth to show livestock and participate in creative art projects through its educational programs and community events.

Come celebrate the community and make lifelong memories with your family and friends!

The 2026 Central Florida Fair features non-stop entertainment throughout its 11 day run, and of course livestock is always a highlight of the fair, including swine, lamb, cattle, poultry, rabbits, cavies and horses, making the Central Florida Fair one of the largest livestock shows in the state.

Tickets 

General admission tickets are $7 for youth (age 7-11) daily, $11 for adults on weekdays, and $16 for adults on weekends. Children under age six are admitted for free. Discounted, unlimited ride wristbands and additional information are available at centralfloridafair.com. 

Themed Nights 

Opening Night — Feb. 26, 4–8 p.m.:

$1 admission with a canned food donation benefiting Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $1 midway rides all night 

Stars & Stripes Night — March 2: 

Military members and first responders receive free admission with valid ID. 

$2 Tuesday — March 3: 

$2 admission, select $2 rides, $2 food items and $2 drink specials in the Beer Garden 

Pride Night — March 4: 

Enjoy the Fair alongside informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations and live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 

Educator Night — March 5: 

Educators receive free admission with a valid school ID. 

Building on generations of fair traditions, this year’s event blends familiar favorites with new entertainment offerings that reflect the evolving interests of today’s fairgoers.  

Entertainment 

NEW: Thunderbird Swing Tower – the tallest portable swing tower in North America for a thrilling view of the midway  

NEW: The Kraken - a spectacular swinging ride that stands at over 131 feet  

NEW: Venetian Carousel: A beautiful double-decker carousel for all ages 

NEW: Robot Renegades – Watch 100 robots battling it out across multiple weight classes (Feb. 28 through March 1) 

NEW exotic animals at the Turnaround Petting Zoo: meet a “zedonk” zebra/donkey hybrid, capybaras, ostrich 

Live Music in the Beer Garden – rock, country or soulful blues nightly, plus Battle of the Bands Feb. 27 through March 1 

Circus Inferno Extreme - electrifying side show, featuring breathtaking fire tricks, daring acrobatic stunts 

Blockbuster Experience - Immerse yourself in retro nostalgia with rare memorabilia, iconic movie displays 

Rorring! RC Race Cars - micro-reality 1/10-scale stock car racing system fun for all ages 

Otter Adventure - one of a kind, up close, and personal animal experiences 

Zerbini Family Circus - acrobatics, daring stunts, and vibrant entertainment 

Livestock – youth market exhibitions, contests, auctions 

In addition to rides and entertainment, the Fair features a variety of food and beverages available for purchase, offering guests the familiar flavors that have been part of the Central Florida Fair tradition for generations. 

For more information about the Central Florida Fair, including ticket purchases, theme nights and the entertainment lineup, visit centralfloridafair.com or follow @CentralFloridaFairgrounds on social media. 

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