Florida Gateway Fairgrounds

09/03/2026

🎨 2026 ARTS & CRAFTS — IMPORTANT DATES! 🎨

Makers & growers, it’s time to start planning your entries for this year’s Florida Gateway Fair! 🌱🧵📸

Here are the important dates to keep in mind for drop-off, pick-up, exhibit building hours, and the fair.

📌 Registration is available online at www.fgfair.org.

Be sure to save these dates and start getting your entries ready! We can't wait to see what you create and grow this year. ❤️

📅 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 www.fgfair.org for the latest fair news and updates.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! 🎡

We are now hiring for Seasonal Fair Maintenance Assistants at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! Help us get the grounds ready and keep everything running smoothly for this year’s events.

📌 Position Details & Qualifications:

Must be 18 or older

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License required

Experience operating basic hand tools and equipment preferred

📄 How to Apply:

Applications are accepted exclusively online via Indeed.

👉 https://www.indeed.com/job/seasonal-fair-maintenance-assistant-d8b0dd7ebd57ca40

(Note: Please apply directly on Indeed using the link above. Inquiries or applications sent via Facebook messages will not be reviewed.)

09/02/2026

The 2026 Arts & Crafts program has something for all kinds of makers & growers!

This year's categories include:

🥫 Preserved Foods
🧁 Baked Goods & Culinary
🎨 Fine Arts & Photography
🛠️ Creative Hand Crafts
🧵 Needle & Sewing Crafts
🧱 LEGO® Pre-Build
💻 Digital Science & Ag Tech
🌱 Horticulture & Plant Science
🌾 Agricultural Products

And don't forget — every entered item receives a ribbon and premium! Plus, the Best Overall Award comes with a $100 premium. 🏆

Ready to show off what you make or grow? Find more information and registration details at www.fgfair.org.

📅 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 www.fgfair.org for the latest fair news and updates.

09/02/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Lake City native Adam Sanders will be taking the stage at the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair!

📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
📍 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage

From performing right here at home to winning CBS and Paramount+’s The Road alongside Keith Urban, Adam has taken his music to stages across the country. A Taste of Country Artist to Watch in 2026, Adam has toured with some of country music’s biggest names and recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut.

And now, we're excited to welcome him back to the Florida Gateway Fair for another night of country music, hometown pride, and memories you won't want to miss! ❤️

Don’t miss this special hometown performance at the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair!

🎟️ Tickets & fair information: tickets.fgfair.org
📅 October 30 – November 8, 2026
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds | Lake City, FL

08/28/2026

🎡 2 MONTHS UNTIL THE FAIR! 🎡
We’re officially two months away from the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair!

The countdown is on, and we’re getting everything ready for 10 days of rides, food, livestock, entertainment, exhibits, competitions, and plenty of fair memories.

What are you looking forward to most this year? 👀🎠

📅 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 www.fgfair.org for daily schedules, event information, and the latest fair updates.

08/26/2026

🎡 Interested in volunteering at the fair? The Florida Gateway Fair is looking for volunteers to help make the 2026 fair a success!

Ready to volunteer? Fill out the application below and let us know you'd like to be part of the fair!

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nxf80wx3ti

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 www.fgfair.org for the latest fair news and updates.

08/19/2026

Calling all young artists! Coloring pages are now available on our website! Kids can show off their creativity for a chance to have their artwork displayed at the fair.

🧒 Age Groups:
• Ages 4–5
• Ages 6–7
• Ages 8–9

📅 Entry Deadline: October 23, 2026
📍 Entries must be turned in to the Florida Gateway Fair Office
Pages are be available for each age group.

👉 Download Coloring Pages Herehttps://floridagatewayfairgrounds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Fair-Coloring-Pages.pdf

📅 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 www.fgfair.org for the latest fair news and updates.

08/17/2026

📣 VENDOR REMINDER!

Planning to join us for the 2026 Florida Gateway Fair? We’d love to have you!

📌 Returning Vendors: You have first choice to reserve your previous booth location until August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. After that, any remaining booth spaces will become available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📝 Applications are available now at www.fgfair.org.

📅 Fair Dates: October 30–November 8, 2026
📌 Vendor Contract Deadline: August 21, 2026

If you haven’t sent yours in yet, now is the time! We’re looking forward to another great fair and would love to have you be part of it. ❤️

📅 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 www.fgfair.org for the latest fair news and updates.

08/12/2026

Statement Concerning Incident at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena