FAQS

The South Florida Fair is scheduled for January 17 - February 2, 2025

In advance - Available until January 16:
Advance Discount Admission tickets are $10 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair.
Admission is free for children 10 and younger.

If you use this advance discount admission ticket on opening day, January 17, you can keep the ticket and come back another day, courtesy of PUBLIX.

Advance Discount Ride Vouchers are $25. This voucher can be redeemed for 30 ride coupons or one Ride Wristband any day of the Fair. No upgrades required this year. Admission not included. The wristband is valid for unlimited rides on the day redeemed. Ride coupons can be used any day with most rides requiring 3 to 6 coupons per ride. There is no activation fee for advance ride vouchers purchased at outlets.

If you think you'll attend the fair more than just once, consider the Mega Saver package (SOLD ONLY IN ADVANCE AND ONLY AT PUBLIX) of four any-day admissions, two ride vouchers and four $5 food tickets for $99. No upgrade required for Ride Wristband.

At the Gate - January 17 - February 2
Admission tickets are $15 for 11 years and older Monday-Friday, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
Ride Wristbands are $35 at the gate Monday-Friday; and $45 at the gate Saturday & Sunday.
Gold Access Pass is $12 Monday-Thursday; $20 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MLK Day. Available at any ticket booth in the midway.
Gold Access Pass is not available in advance.

Tickets sold online will be subject to service fees.

Advance admission tickets ($10 p/p) to the Fair can be used any one day of the Fair. Gate price on Weekdays is $15, Saturday and Sunday is $20, so it is a $5 savings on weekdays, and $10 on weekends.

Advance Ride Vouchers ($25 p/p) are good for 30 ride tickets or a ride wristband any day of the Fair. No upgrades required. Once the Fair opens, wristbands will be $35 of weekdays and $45 on weekends, a savings up to $20 for advance tickets buyers.

If you buy the MegaSaver package - a $190 value - (only sold at Publix and in advance) for $99, you save up to $91 per package.

We recommend you purchase the MegaSaver package. It is available only in advance at Publix and it is only $99. Includes 4 admission tickets, 2 ride vouchers and 4-$5 food vouchers.
The package is valued at $190, for only $99. You don't have to use it all at once. Each ticket can be used on different days, one day per ticket.

You can also plan on visiting the Fair on $2 Tuesday. January 16 and 23 are $2 Tuesdays at the Fair. Admission is $2 per person, rides are $2 each (with a few exceptions) and every food vendor offers a $2 item.

You can purchase discount tickets in advance at any Publix (Starting Nov 16) in Palm Beach County, or on our website before until Jan 16: http://www.southfloridafair.com/tickets

Click here: https://www.southfloridafair.com/tickets
Click on the blue button on the right side "CLICK HERE TO LOCATE YOUR ORDER"
On the next page, enter the email and the last 4 digits of the credit card you used to purchase your tickets.
Click on the captcha and hit "SEARCH"

Fridays & Saturdays after 7:00p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays nights, all guests under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian 21 or older with ID, when entering the Fair. Maximum of four (4) minors per guardian. Purchase of admission AND ride wristband is required for entry for guests ages 11-17.

No. $10 for general parking and $20 for premium parking at the fairgrounds.
Parking lots open at:
8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day and
10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CREDIT CARD ONLY.

The South Florida Fair in January of 2025 will be a full Fair with as much entertainment and rides that we can safely provide, and daily parades as usual.

Yes, the agriculture exhibits and animal exhibits will be at the Fair in January.

Friday, January 17, 2025, the Fair opens at 12 noon.

Saturdays and Sundays and Dr. MLK, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20 the Fair opens at 10:00 a.m.

Monday through Friday, the Fair opens at Noon.

The Buildings will close at 10:00 p.m. nightly, except for the last day of the Fair, Sunday, February 2 when gates and all buildings will close at 8 p.m.

If you plan to come to the Fair any day after 9 p.m. we recommend that you call our main line 561-793-0333 to confirm time when the gates will close.

Rides open one hour after the gates open, and vary when they close, depending on the crowds.

If you plan to come to the Fair and ride the rides any day after 9 p.m. we recommend that you call our main line 561-793-0333 to confirm time when the gates and rides will close.

Yes, but only admission. Tickets sold online will be subject to service fees.

Of course! All the Fair food you love will be here!

If you have lost an item while attending an event at the South Florida Fairgrounds, please contact our Security Department at 561-472-8483 or 561-790-5228

Yes, rentals are available at the Fair for baby strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and scooters. You can reserve online at https://scootaround.com/en/south-florida-fair or rent onsite at the front of the Expo Center and the Archway Gate. Scooter rentals are $70.00 and Wheelchairs are $25.00 per day. The following items are available for walk up rentals only: Double Strollers - $17/day, Wagons - $17/day, and Stroller - $11/day

Leave all bottles, cans, coolers, and picnic baskets at home or in your vehicle. Such items are not permitted inside the gates.

The South Florida Fair DOES NOT allow the following items to be brought onto the fairgrounds:

1. Illegal firearms/weapons;
2. Explosive devices/fireworks;
3. Alcoholic beverages;
4. Selfie sticks;
5. Drones;
6. Any other item deemed to be a danger to others.
GoPro cameras are NOT allowed on rides.

Yes, you will need to pass through metal detectors and/or be screened with a wand. Please remove all metal objects from your person to make the process quicker and smoother.