Get ready for rides, funnel cakes and plenty of fun.  The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair opens Wednesday and runs November 11.

It will be held at the Fairgrounds in downtown Jacksonville. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays 10 a.m. -11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. -10 p.m. 

Calendar of Events:

Wednesday, October 31st:

Gates open at 5 p.m.

$3 Dollar Day

5:30-7:30 p.m.:Safe Halloween for Kids (only kids 12 and under will be admitted in costumes)

8 p.m.: D. Vincent Williams

Thursday, November 1st:

Gates Open at 5 p.m.

Military Day (all military personnel admitted free with valid military I.D.)

8 p.m. -Chris Cagle performs

Friday, November 2nd:

Gates open at 3 p.m.

Seniors 65 and older admitted free

8 p.m.-J.T. Hodges performs

Saturday, November 3rd:

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Students age 17 and under admitted free

Sunday, November 4th: