Time for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

Author: TJ Johnson, Entertainment editor
Published On: Oct 29 2012 09:46:02 PM EDT   Updated On: Oct 30 2012 10:59:08 AM EDT

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:

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Free Gate Admission with valid Jaguar vs. Detroit Lions ticket or stub

Monday, November 5th:

Gates open at 5 p.m.

7 p.m.- Open Limousin Show

8 p.m.- Lee Brice Performs

Tuesday, November 6th:

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Family Day (one child under the age of 12 admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket)

7 p.m. –Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship

8 p.m. Florida Georgia Line performs

Wednesday, November 7th:

Gates open at 5 p.m.

6:30 p.m.-Collegiate Scholarship Contest

8 p.m. - Pure Prairie League performs

Thursday, November 8th:

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Free gate admission with a valid Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts ticket or stub

Friday, November 9th:

Gates open at 3 p.m.

Seniors 65 and older admitted free

8:30 p.m. –NovemBEER fest

8 p.m. –Lauren Alanina performs

Saturday, November 10th:

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Students age 17 and under admitted free

2 p.m. –Pillsbury Pet Ritz Pie Baking Contest

7 p.m. - Open Santa Gertudis Show

Sunday, November 11th:

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Family Day (one child under the age of 12 admitted free with a purchase of a full price adult ticket)

2 p.m.-Wine Down the Fair and Amazing Race at the Fair

You can also purchase an Express Pass Wristband. The express pass includes admission and unlimited rides for $20 for all days of the Fair. You can purchase tickets at area Walgreen’s stores. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under six are fee. For more information on the fair, go to www.jacksonvillefair.com.

Channel 4 is a proud sponsor of this event.