Sumter County Fair Association

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

🍔🍟 WE'RE LOOKING FOR A RESTAURANT OPERATOR! 🍕🌭

The Sumter Fair Association is now accepting proposals from qualified individuals and businesses interested in operating the restaurant at the Sumter County Fairgrounds in Bushnell, Florida!

We're looking for a dependable operator who can provide great food, friendly service, and a positive experience for our fairgoers and guests during events held throughout the year.

📍 Location: Sumter County Fairgrounds
7620 State Road 471, Bushnell, FL 33513

📋 INTERESTED? APPLY ONLINE!

Review the Restaurant Request for Proposals (RFP) and submit your proposal directly through our website:

👉 https://www.sumterfair.net/p/fair/restaurant-rfp

📞 Questions? Contact us at 352-569-6851 or [email protected].

📢 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Know a restaurant owner, caterer, or food service professional who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

Please complete the form below to submit your proposal for consideration. The information provided will be used by the Sumter Fair Association to review qualifications, evaluate proposals, select a restaurant operator, and contact applicants regarding the selection process.

10/20/2026

📸 PHOTOGRAPHERS, WE WANT YOU! 📸

The Sumter Fair Association is now accepting proposals for the Official Fair Photographer for the 2027 Sumter County Fair! 🎡🐷🐮

We're looking for an experienced photographer or photography company to help capture all the excitement, memories, and special moments that make our fair so special!

📷 Photography services include:

🐷 Exhibitor photos for market steer, swine, and lamb shows, including awards and buyer photos

🎡 Fair entertainment and special events

📸 Candid photography throughout the fairgrounds

💻 Online photo galleries for public purchase

📅 Proposal Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Interested in being part of our fair? Contact us for the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) and submission requirements.

https://www.sumterfair.net/p/fair/photography-rfp

📧 [email protected]
📞 352-569-6851

📍 Sumter County Fairgrounds
7620 State Road 471, Bushnell, FL

Help us capture the memories of the 2027 Sumter County Fair!

Please share with any interested photographers!

Please complete the form below to submit your photography proposal for consideration. The information collected will be used by the Sumter Fair Association to review qualifications, evaluate pricing and photography experience, contact applicants, and select a photographer for the 2027 fair.

10/10/2026

🤠🐂 THE GATES ARE OPEN! IT'S RODEO TIME! 🐂🤠

Come on out to the Sumter County Fairgrounds for one more night of action-packed PRCA RODEO FUN! 🔥

🐑 MUTTON BUSTIN' SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN!
Bring your little cowboys and cowgirls (under 50 lbs) to the TICKET GATE to sign up!

⏰ Mutton Bustin' starts at 7:00 PM
🔥 PRCA Rodeo action starts at 7:30 PM!

🌮 Come hungry! Food trucks, sweet treats, shopping, and plenty of family fun are waiting for you!

🎟️ Tickets available at the gate!
🚗 FREE Parking
☔ Rain or Shine — We're Under a Covered Arena!

📍 Sumter County Fairgrounds | Bushnell, FL

SADDLE UP, SUMTER COUNTY! LET'S RODEO! 🤠🐎

10/10/2026

🌧️ **WEEKEND PLANS WASHED OUT BY THE WEATHER?** 🌧️

🤠 **DON'T LET THE RAIN RUIN YOUR FUN! COME ON DOWN TO THE RODEO!** 🐂

We've got a roof over our heads and plenty of action in the arena! 🔥

🐑 Mutton Bustin'
🐂 Bull Riding
🐎 Bronc Riding
🤠 Roping
🐴 Barrel Racing
💥 AND SO MUCH MORE!

🌮 **COME HUNGRY!** 🍖

We've got BBQ, tacos, kettle corn, sweet treats, and plenty of delicious food to enjoy!

🛍️ Plus, shopping and vendors to check out before the action starts!

📍 **Sumter County Fairgrounds – Bushnell, FL**

⏰ Gates Open at 5:30 PM
🐑 Mutton Bustin' at 7:00 PM
🐂 PRCA Rodeo Action at 7:30 PM

🎟️ **Tickets available ONLINE or AT THE GATE!**

👉 www.sumterfair.net

☔ **RAIN OR SHINE — THE SHOW GOES ON UNDER OUR COVERED ARENA!**

Grab your boots, bring your friends, and turn those canceled weekend plans into a **RODEO NIGHT!** 🤠🐂

10/10/2026

🤠🔥 LAST CALL FOR RODEO FANS! TONIGHT IS THE FINAL NIGHT! 🔥🤠

If you missed us last night, TONIGHT is your LAST CHANCE to catch the PRCA Rodeo at the Sumter County Fairgrounds!

🐑 MUTTON BUSTIN' IS BACK!
Got a little cowboy or cowgirl ready to ride?
Sign up AT THE GATE for kids under 50 lbs!

⏰ TONIGHT'S LINEUP:
🚪 5:30 PM – Gates Open
🐑 7:00 PM – Mutton Bustin'
🐂 7:30 PM – PRCA Rodeo Action Begins!

🌮 COME HUNGRY & READY TO SHOP!

We've got more than just rodeo action waiting for you!

🍔 Delicious food vendors & sweet treats
🛍️ Boutique shopping
🔪 Damascus knives
🤠 Custom hats
✨ Permanent jewelry
🎁 Unique vendors and so much more!

Bring the family, grab some dinner, shop around, and settle in for a night of heart-pounding PRCA RODEO ACTION!

📍 Sumter County Fairgrounds – Bushnell, FL

🚗 FREE Parking
☔ Rain or Shine – Covered Arena
🎟️ Tickets available online or at the gate!

ONE LAST NIGHT. ONE GREAT RODEO. DON'T MISS IT! 🐂🔥

www.sumterfair.net

10/09/2026

Come on out and Enjoy the Rodeo. The weather appears to have passed. Our food trucks are serving, the bar is open, and our retaile vendors are excited to see you!!!

10/09/2026

🤠🚨 **IT'S RODEO DAY, SUMTER COUNTY!** 🚨🤠

The wait is OVER! Tonight we're bringing the **PRCA RODEO** to the Sumter County Fairgrounds, and you don't want to miss a minute of the action! 🐂🐎

🔥 Heart-pounding rodeo action
🍔 Delicious food trucks & sweet treats
🛍️ Shopping with our awesome vendors
🐑 **MUTTON BUSTIN' SIGN-UPS AT THE RODEO!** Bring your little cowboys and cowgirls and get them signed up for some sheep-riding fun!
🤠 Family fun and unforgettable entertainment!

📅 **TONIGHT – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9!**
📍 Sumter County Fairgrounds – Bushnell, FL
🚪 Gates Open: 5:30 PM
🐂 Rodeo Starts: 7:30 PM

🎟️ **Tickets available at the gate!**
Adults $20 | Kids 6–12 & Military $15
Kids 5 & Under FREE!

☔ **RAIN OR SHINE!** We've got you covered under our covered arena!

✅ FREE Parking
✅ Wheelchair Accessible
🚫 No Outside Drinks or Coolers
🚫 No Dogs

Can't make it tonight? **We're doing it all again TOMORROW, October 10!**

Grab your boots, round up your friends, and come make some memories!

🎟️ www.sumterfair.net

**LET'S RODEO, SUMTER COUNTY!** 🤠🔥