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🎶 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🎶Get ready for a night of country music with Lake City native Adam Sanders at the 2026 Florida Gateway...
10/20/2026

🎶 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🎶
Get ready for a night of country music with Lake City native Adam Sanders at the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair!

Adam will take the stage at the 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage on Saturday, November 7, bringing his high-energy country sound back home to Lake City.

From his hometown roots to winning The Road with Keith Urban, Adam has been making his mark in country music — and now he's coming back to the Florida Gateway Fair!

Concert is included with your fair admission!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage

One night. One hometown favorite. One show you won't want to miss!

🎨🏆 WHAT WILL YOU ENTER? 🏆🎨There's still time to enter the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair Arts & Crafts! From baked goods and ...
10/19/2026

🎨🏆 WHAT WILL YOU ENTER? 🏆🎨

There's still time to enter the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair Arts & Crafts! From baked goods and photography to handmade crafts, plants, agricultural products, and more, there's a place to showcase your creativity and hard work. 🌱📸🧁

✨ 9 categories to choose from!
🏆 Every entered item receives a ribbon and premium!
💰 Compete for the Best Overall Award, accompanied by a $100 premium!

💲 Entry fee: $5 per item entered.

📅 Entries accepted Friday, October 23, and Monday, October 26, from 9 AM–5 PM. Baked goods must be dropped off Monday, October 26 only.

Ready to show us what you've got? Visit our website for the full category list, rules, and registration information!

🐄🏆 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR LIVESTOCK BUCKLE SPONSORS! 🏆🐄A massive thank you to everyone who has stepped up to sponsor a ...
10/19/2026

🐄🏆 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR LIVESTOCK BUCKLE SPONSORS! 🏆🐄

A massive thank you to everyone who has stepped up to sponsor a livestock buckle for the 72nd Annual Florida Gateway Fair! ❤️

Your generosity helps us recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our youth livestock exhibitors. These buckles represent more than an award — they celebrate the countless hours of care, preparation, and commitment our young exhibitors put into raising and showing their animals. 🐖🐐🐄

We are incredibly grateful for your support of our youth, agriculture, and the future of our community! Be sure to check out the graphic below to see this year's livestock buckle sponsors. 👏🎉

📅 October 30 – November 8, 2026
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, FL

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show special for our exhibitors! ❤️🎡

🎤🎶 KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE FAIR! 🎶🎤Ready to grab the mic and show us what you've got? Join us for Karaoke at the Fair with ...
10/18/2026

🎤🎶 KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE FAIR! 🎶🎤

Ready to grab the mic and show us what you've got? Join us for Karaoke at the Fair with DJ Big Chuck on Thursday, November 5th! Whether you're ready to belt out your favorite song or just want to enjoy the fun, it's going to be a great night! 🎶✨

🎤 Space is limited, so be sure to sign up online to reserve your spot!

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ Starting at 6:30 PM
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, Florida

🎟️ Please note: Karaoke registration does not include fair admission. All participants must pay the applicable fair admission fee upon entering the fairgrounds.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up, or visit our website for registration details!

Who's ready to sing their heart out? 🎤❤️

🐄❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 LIVESTOCK SALE BUYERS! ❤️🐄We want to take a moment to thank all of the generous buyers who sup...
10/18/2026

🐄❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 LIVESTOCK SALE BUYERS! ❤️🐄

We want to take a moment to thank all of the generous buyers who supported our 2025 Florida Gateway Fair Livestock Sale. Your willingness to invest in our youth exhibitors means so much and helps encourage the hard work, dedication, and agricultural education that goes into these projects.

We’re looking forward to another great livestock sale in 2026, and we hope to see many of our returning buyers back with us!

📢 A quick reminder for this year: We have a new buyer registration program, and all buyers — both returning and new — are required to register online prior to the sale.

Please be sure to complete your registration and provide accurate, up-to-date information, including a current email address. Invoices will be emailed to buyers this year.

For registration information, visit our website or look for our “Buyer Registration” post on the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds page.

Thank you again for supporting our youth and the Florida Gateway Fair Livestock Sale! 🐖🐄🐑🏆❤️

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE FAIR! 👻🎃Get ready for a spooktacular night at the Florida Gateway Fair! Join us on Saturday, October...
10/17/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE FAIR! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular night at the Florida Gateway Fair! Join us on Saturday, October 31st, for our Halloween Costume Contest and Dance Party! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

🏆 Costume Contest: Show off your Halloween creativity and compete in one of five age groups, from our Little Pumpkins to our Grown-Up Ghouls!

🕺 Dance Party: Enjoy a DJ, dancing, music, and plenty of Halloween fun for everyone!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage
🎟️ Included with regular fair admission — no additional fee to participate!

👻 Costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Please review the costume and mask policy on the flyer before attending.

Grab your costumes, bring your dancing shoes, and celebrate Halloween with us at the fair! 🎃🧡

📅 October 30–November 8, 2026
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, Florida

We can't wait to see your spooky, silly, and creative costumes! 🕷️🎃

Huge shoutout and a massive thank you to Fresh Prints Miami LLC for stepping up as an official sponsor of the 72nd Annu...
10/17/2026

Huge shoutout and a massive thank you to Fresh Prints Miami LLC for stepping up as an official sponsor of the 72nd Annual Florida Gateway Fair! 🎸🎶

Partnerships with incredible local businesses like theirs are the heartbeat of our fair. Thanks to their generous support, we are able to bring 10 unforgettable days of family fun, mouthwatering fair food, thrilling rides, and live entertainment right here to our community! 🎡✨

Mark your calendars—the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair is officially happening from October 30th through November 8th at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City, FL.

Be sure to show some love to Fresh Prints Miami LLC for supporting local traditions! For more information, updates, and schedule details, follow us or visit our website. 🎟️🎠

🐄🏆 HARD WORK. DEDICATION. SHOW RING PRIDE. 🏆🐖The youth livestock shows are an important part of the Florida Gateway Fair...
10/17/2026

🐄🏆 HARD WORK. DEDICATION. SHOW RING PRIDE. 🏆🐖

The youth livestock shows are an important part of the Florida Gateway Fair! Come cheer on our young exhibitors as they showcase the animals they’ve worked hard to raise, care for, and prepare for the show ring.

These shows celebrate the dedication of our youth, the importance of agriculture, and the next generation carrying on our agricultural traditions. We hope you’ll stop by the livestock barn and support these hardworking exhibitors! ❤️🐄

📅 Livestock shows take place Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the fair.
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, Florida

🎟️ Youth livestock shows are included with regular fair admission!

We’ll see you at the fair! 🎡❤️

10/16/2026

🎡😂 TAG YOUR FAIR BESTIE! ❤️🎢

The countdown is ON! Only two weeks until it's time for late nights, bright lights, fair food, rides, and making memories with your favorite people! 🎠✨

We all have that one person who's just as excited about fair season as we are. So who are you bringing with you this year?! 👀👇

📅 October 30–November 8, 2026
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, Florida

🎟️ Get ready for 10 days of fair fun! We can't wait to see you there! ❤️🎡

🎠 TWO WEEKS UNTIL FAIR TIME! 🎠Only 2 WEEKS until we open the gates for the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair! 🎉The midway is com...
10/16/2026

🎠 TWO WEEKS UNTIL FAIR TIME! 🎠

Only 2 WEEKS until we open the gates for the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair! 🎉

The midway is coming together, exhibitors are getting their entries ready, and we’re getting closer to 10 days of rides, food, livestock, entertainment, exhibits, and memories.

📅 October 30–November 8

The countdown is officially on! Who’s ready? 👀🎡

📅 The 2026 Florida Gateway Fair will be held October 30–November 8 at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City, Florida. Follow our page and visit our website for daily schedules, event information, and the latest fair updates.

Address

438 SR/247
Lake City, FL
32025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13867528822

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