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🎡 The Manatee County Fair 🎟️
🐖 A wholesome FAMILY TRADITION celebrating our community & heritage 🌾
🐄 Food • Fun • Faith • Family - all in one place!

The Manatee County fair is a wholesome community tradition. Packed with an endless variety of things to see, do and eat, the fair truly has something for everyone. The eleven day Manatee County Fair is held each January at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto, Florida.The City of Palmetto is located in Manatee County on the northern banks of the Manatee River and is approximately 40 miles south of Tampa, and 15 miles north of Sarasota with convenient access to Interstate 75 from S.R. 64 and S.R. 70 in Bradenton and Interstate 275 from U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 in Parrish.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Manatee County Fair! 🎃👻

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and treat-filled Halloween. We’ll see you at the fair January 14–24, 2027!

10/30/2026

Those eyes may win hearts, but the Manatee County Fair Dog Show is where training, teamwork and talent take center stage! 🐾

Join us in celebrating the incredible bond between exhibitors and their dogs at the 2027 Manatee County Fair. Interested in participating? Registration closes November 1!

Learn more and register at ManateeCountyFair.com.

10/29/2026

Feeling creative? 🎨 Enter your best creations in the Arts & Crafts Department at the 2027 Manatee County Fair! Receiving Weekend is January 9–10, so start planning your project now.

Explore the different projects accepted, rules and available forms at:
https://www.manateecountyfair.com/p/getconnected/arts-and-crafts

10/28/2026

This past Sunday, we welcomed our 2027 Miss Manatee County Fair Pageant contestants for orientation! 👑

Meet the incredible young ladies competing in our Mini Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss divisions. We can’t wait to watch each contestant take the stage!

Mark your calendar:

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Palmetto High School Auditorium

Join us as we crown the 2027 Miss Manatee County Fair queens!

10/28/2026

Saddle up - the registration deadline is approaching! 🐴

Registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair Horse Show closes November 1. Don’t miss your opportunity to enter, compete and showcase the hard work you’ve put in with your horse.

Register today and find more information at ManateeCountyFair.com.

10/27/2026

Calling all canine competitors! 🐾

Registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair Dog Show closes November 1. Give your dog the chance to show off their skills, personality and special connection with you at this year’s fair.

Complete your registration and find more information at ManateeCountyFair.com.

10/27/2026

Animal cuteness overload is coming to the 2027 Manatee County Fair, along with livestock exhibits, entertainment, rides, food and family fun!

Save the dates: January 14–24, 2027.

Learn more at ManateeCountyFair.com.

10/26/2026

He’s back! 🎤 Eric Von returns to the Manatee County Fair on Friday, January 15, 2027!

Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening of live music, dancing and fair-time fun. We can’t wait to welcome Eric Von back to the stage!

Learn more at ManateeCountyFair.com.

10/26/2026

Horse Show exhibitors, the registration deadline is coming up fast! 🐴

Registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair Horse Show closes November 1. Make sure your entry is submitted so you and your horse can join us for another exciting year of competition at the fair.

Register and find more information at ManateeCountyFair.com.

Address

1402 14th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL
34221

Website

https://www.manateecountyfair.com/

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