South Florida Fair

12/02/2025

✨ Calling all creators, makers, bakers, builders & artists: your moment is here.

The Creation Station: Crafts & Specialty Arts Competition is your chance to showcase the work you’re proud of at the 2026 South Florida Fair! Whether it’s a family recipe, a handcrafted sculpture, fiber arts, woodworking, horticulture, fine arts, a website you built, or a cake that looks too good to eat, there’s a category for you.

With 100+ classes to choose from and FREE entry, this is one of the most creative traditions at the Fair… and we want you to be part of it.

🗓️ Entry deadline: December 26, 2025
📦 Item drop-off: January 2–5, 2026 (9am–5pm, Gate 10)
🎡 Entries displayed: January 16 – February 1, 2026

4-H and FFA members, you’re invited too!

Whether you're entering for fun, pride, or to share your talent with thousands of visitors, this is your sign to submit your masterpiece.

👉 Register now: https://www.southfloridafair.com/creationstation

12/02/2025

Huge shoutout to First Bank for returning as a sponsor of the 2026 South Florida Fair! We appreciate you for supporting our youth exhibitor shows. 🐐🎡

We couldn’t do it without partners who know the true value of supporting local!

12/01/2025

Submissions for Artist Alley at the 2026 South Florida Fair close TODAY, December 1, and we’re looking for local and regional artists who want their work on display. 🎨

This year’s exhibition, “Party with the Pirates,” will be showcased in Building 1 on the main concourse during the Fair, January 16 – February 1, 2026 here in West Palm Beach, FL. Thousands of guests will walk through that space every day… and your work could be right in front of them. ✨

Artists selected will have their pieces professionally displayed, have opportunities to be on-site to meet guests and talk about their work, and can sell their art at the end of the Fair. (And it's FREE to participate!)

If your art has been waiting for a bigger stage, this is it.
📩 Email your entry form and a photo of your artwork to [email protected]

Let’s get your work on the wall at Artist Alley. 🖼️

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

🍔🏈 Sponsor Spotlight: Duffy’s Sports Grill

Big cheers (and even bigger burgers) to Duffy’s for returning as a South Florida Fair sponsor!
We love having a partner who brings as much flavor as they do team spirit.

Thanks for being part of the Fair fam, Duffy’s! 💚

11/30/2025

The Kids’ Mile isn’t just a race, it’s a 12-week journey that builds confidence, healthy habits, and a love for learning. Sponsored by Baptist Health, the program helps kids:

🏃 Build stamina with safe, manageable weekly running
📚 Strengthen reading habits with 15 minutes a day
🍎 Learn nutrition & fitness basics
🎉 Experience the excitement of crossing a real finish line at the South Florida Fair on Jan 17, 2026

Registration is $10 until Dec 1, then $15 until the December 19 deadline.

Give your child a meaningful start to the new year → https://www.southfloridafair.com/kidsmile

11/30/2025

👏 Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Jason Villiers!

In just a year and a half with the South Florida Fair, Jason has become an essential force behind the scenes.

With more than 100 staff members and constantly shifting schedules, his role is no small task. But Jason meets every challenge with a hands-on approach, a sharp eye for efficiency, and a genuine commitment to helping both his department and his team succeed. He’s always seeking ways to improve processes and support those around him, a quality that elevates the entire operation.

Because of Jason’s leadership, multitasking superpowers, and dedication, our events run smoother and our team is stronger.

Congratulations, Jason, and thank you for everything you bring to the Fairgrounds. 🎡

11/29/2025

Big cheers to Xfinity for returning as a proud sponsor of the 2026 South Florida Fair! 🎡

We’re grateful for their continued support and partnership as we get ready to Party with the Pirates this January.

Here’s to keeping the Fair fun, connected, and better than ever! ✨

11/29/2025

Calling all landscape designers, horticulture students, and green-thumbed creatives! 🌿✨

The 2026 Student & Professional Landscape Contest returns to the South Florida Fair, and this year’s theme is PARTY WITH THE PIRATES, bold colors, imaginative builds, and creative storytelling encouraged. ⚓️

This competition showcases the diversity of agriculture and landscaping in Palm Beach County while giving participants a chance to create real-world installations viewed by 400,000+ visitors during the Fair.

✔ Open to students, novices, & professionals
✔ FREE to enter
✔ Cash prizes: $250 • $150 • $100
✔ Only 10 design areas available: first come, first served
✔ Deadline to enter: December 18, 2025

🌱 Register here → https://www.southfloridafair.com/landscapingcontest

11/28/2025

Last call for South Florida’s next generation of leaders! 🚨 Applications close December 1.

The Beyond the Fair Program offers young professionals a rare opportunity to step behind the curtain of one of South Florida’s most iconic institutions, the South Florida Fair!

Through exclusive tours, networking with community leaders, and hands-on leadership experiences, participants gain insight into the business of events, culture, and connection, all at no cost.

If you’re 18–40 and ready to grow your network, your resume, and your impact, this is your moment.

👉 Apply before December 1 to join the Beyond the Fair Class of 2027.
🔗 https://www.southfloridafair.com/beyondthefair

11/28/2025

🥤✨ Bringing the fizz, the flavor, and the fun…
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is BACK as our official stage sponsor!

The Coke Florida Stage wouldn’t be the same without them, they help keep the beats going, the vibes high, and the crowds dancing all Fair long. 🎶💃🕺

Cheers to another year of live music, cold refreshments, and unforgettable Fair memories… powered by Coke Florida.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the South Florida Fair! 💛🎡

Today, we’re extra grateful for the people who make this place feel like home:
🍂 Our employees who bring big ideas, bigger energy, and keep the magic running year-round.
🍂 Our volunteers who show up with heart, passion, and more dedication than we could ever ask for.
🍂 And YOU — our visitors, who fill our grounds with laughter, curiosity, and thousands of memories every single year.

Whether you’re carving a turkey, baking a family recipe, or just enjoying the day off, we hope your holiday is full of joy, warmth, and great food.

From our Fair family to yours… Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨