Sarasota County Fair Kicked Off Friday, Runs Through March 28

Sarasota FL

19 March, 2021

6:34 PM

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — The 2021 Sarasota County Fair kicked off Friday evening and runs through March 28 at the fairgrounds, which are located at 3000 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota The event brings live entertainment, rides, food, agricultural displays and programs, and other fun programming to county residents and visitors. Tickets are $10 at the gate and $8 online for adults ages 13 and up, and $6 at the gate and $4 online for children ages 6 to 12 years old. The cost is $5 for seniors 55 and older and military. Children 5 and under enter for free. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, numerous safety guidelines and precautions have been put in place for this year's county fair. Bactronix Suncoast will spray all public touch points, such as doors, bathroom fixture, toilets, chairs, bleachers, according to the fair's website. The process kills any virus on contact, the fair said. Guests are encouraged to wear masks at the fair, especially indoors, and to observe social distancing. Health warnings will be posted throughout the venue and sanitizer will be available for visitors. Here's the schedule for the 2021 Sarasota County Fair. Check the fair's website for schedule updates and additions. Friday, March 19, 2021 Hours: Gates open from 4 to 11 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 4 to 11 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage 6:30 p.m. – Dairy Cattle Show in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9:30 p.m. – Hypnosis Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Saturday, March 20 Hours: Gates open from noon to 11 p.m. Specials: Hours: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 noon to 5 p.m. or all day for $25 12:30 p.m. – Dairy Goat and Pygmy Goat Show in the Houser Show Arena 1 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 3 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 7 p.m. – Dairy Showmanship in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9:30 p.m. – Hypnosis Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Sunday, March 21 Hours: Gates open from noon to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 noon to 5 p.m. or all day for $25 1 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 2 p.m. – Share the Fun on HT Show Stage 2 p.m. – Rabbit and Cavy Showmanship in the Small Animal Tent 3 p.m. – Costume Contest in the Houser Show Arena 3 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 5:15 p.m. Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. Illusions Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Monday, March 22 Hours: Gates open from 4 to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 4 to 10 p.m.; $2 gate admission 4 to 10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 6 p.m. Music Compound Band on the HT Show Stage 7:30 p.m. Whip Cracking Contest in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. Music Compound Band on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. Illusions Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Tuesday, March 23 Hours: Gates open from 4 to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 4 to 10 p.m.; $2 gate admission 4 to 10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 6 p.m. – The Usual Suspects-SRQ Band on the HT Show Stage 6:30 p.m. – Steer Show in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – The Usual Suspects-SRQ Band on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. – Illusions Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Wednesday, March 24 Hours: Gates open from 4 to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 4 to 10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 6 p.m. – Music Compound Band on the HT Show Stage 6:30 p.m. – Swine Show in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Music Compound Band on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. – Illusions Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Thursday, March 25 Hours: Gates open from 4 to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 4 to 10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – Swine Showmanship in the Houser Show Arena 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 6 p.m. – Music on the HT Show Stage 7 p.m. – Beef Breeding Show in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Music on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. – Illusions Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage Friday, March 26 Hours: Gates open from 2 to 11 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 2 to 11 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 7:30 p.m. – Steer Sale Auction in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9:30 p.m. – Hypnosis Show on the HT Show Stage Saturday, March 27 Hours: Gates open from noon to 11 p.m. Specials: Hours: Ride all mechanical rides for $20 noon to 5 p.m. or all day for $25 1 p.m. – Plant Sale Auction in the Plant Tent 1 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 3 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 7 p.m. – Swine Sale Auction in the Houser Show Arena 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9:30 p.m. – Hypnosis Show on the HT Show Stage Sunday, March 28 Hours: Gates open from noon to 10 p.m. Specials: Ride all mechanical rides for $25 all day 12:30 p.m. – Dog Show in the Plant Tent 1 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 3 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 5:15 p.m. – Magic Show on the HT Show Stage 8 p.m. – Dennis Lee Band on the HT Show Stage 9 p.m. – Illusion Show with Ron Diamond on the HT Show Stage