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Manatee County Fair 🎡 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.

10/15/2026

👑✨ BIG NEWS for the Miss Manatee County Fair Pageant!

We are SO excited to announce that we’re partnering with Vintage Luxe Sarasota to help dress our contestants this year! 👗💕

Toni, owner of Vintage Luxe, will be joining us at our Pageant Orientation on October 25th with a special pop-up shop featuring GOWNS GALORE! ✨

From beautiful pageant gowns to western wear and interview outfits, contestants will have the opportunity to browse and shop a variety of gorgeous, gently loved pieces to help them shine throughout the competition! 🤠👑

We can’t wait for this exciting partnership and all the fabulous looks to come!

✨ Interested in competing? Learn more about the Miss Manatee County Fair Pageant at manateecountyfair.com!

One month left to recognize someone who makes a difference in Manatee County! ❤️Nominations for the 2027 Manatee County ...
10/15/2026

One month left to recognize someone who makes a difference in Manatee County! ❤️

Nominations for the 2027 Manatee County Distinguished Citizen Award close November 15, 2026.

This annual award honors an individual whose exceptional volunteer service and dedication have made a meaningful impact throughout our community. If someone immediately comes to mind, now is the time to help their service receive the recognition it deserves!

Learn more and download the nomination form at [www.ManateeCountyFair.com](http://www.ManateeCountyFair.com).

Feeling creative? 🎨 Enter your best creations in the Arts & Crafts Department at the 2027 Manatee County Fair! Receiving...
10/14/2026

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

Dairy registration is now open! 🐄Get ready to show at the 2027 Manatee County Fair and complete your registration by Nov...
10/13/2026

Dairy registration is now open! 🐄

Get ready to show at the 2027 Manatee County Fair and complete your registration by November 1.

Register today at ManateeCountyFair.com.

Beef Breeding registration is now open! 🐂Exhibitors have until November 1 to complete their registration for the 2027 Ma...
10/12/2026

Beef Breeding registration is now open! 🐂

Exhibitors have until November 1 to complete their registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair. Don’t wait until the last minute—register today at ManateeCountyFair.com.

🌿 Plant registration ends tomorrow!Don’t miss your chance to showcase your green thumb at the 2027 Manatee County Fair. ...
10/08/2026

🌿 Plant registration ends tomorrow!

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your green thumb at the 2027 Manatee County Fair. Complete your registration by October 9 to be part of this year’s plant exhibits!

Register today at ManateeCountyFair.com.

Rabbit check-in is coming up! 🐰Join us on October 10 from 9 AM–1 PM inside the Mosaic Arena. Please plan accordingly and...
10/07/2026

Rabbit check-in is coming up! 🐰

Join us on October 10 from 9 AM–1 PM inside the Mosaic Arena. Please plan accordingly and arrive within the designated check-in window.

Learn more at ManateeCountyFair.com.

The countdown is officially on! 🎡We’re just 100 days away from the 2027 Manatee County Fair. Mark your calendars for Jan...
10/06/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🎡

We’re just 100 days away from the 2027 Manatee County Fair. Mark your calendars for January 14–24 and get ready for 11 days of fair food, rides, entertainment, exhibits and Manatee County traditions!

Learn more at ManateeCountyFair.com.

Calling all plant lovers! 🌿Plant registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair is open now through October 9. Don’t miss...
10/02/2026

Calling all plant lovers! 🌿

Plant registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair is open now through October 9. Don’t miss your chance to showcase what you’ve grown!

Register today at ManateeCountyFair.com.

Don’t let the deadline pass you by! 🐷Swine registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair ends October 1. If you haven’t ...
09/30/2026

Don’t let the deadline pass you by! 🐷

Swine registration for the 2027 Manatee County Fair ends October 1. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!

Register today at ManateeCountyFair.com.

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1402 14th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL
34221

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