Central Florida Fair

The Central Florida Fair in Orlando offers 11 days of family fun and food with over 100 thrill rides, delicious fair food and free entertainment.  There is also 8,000 free parking spaces. 

Central Florida Fair - Event Details

Date: February 24 , 2011 to March 06, 2011

Times: Times vary daily and weekend.

Location: Central Florida Fair ,   4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808

Admission: The Central Florida Fair Regular Gate Prices (advance tickets are discounted): Adult admission is $10 Student and Senior admission is $7 Child admission (ages 6 to 10) is $5 Child admission (age 5 and under) is Free Unlimited Rideband on Week Days is $20 Unlimited Rideband on Weekends is $25 Family Four Pack (4 admission and 4 ridebands) is $96 Discounts available on Pre-Sale Tickets

Sponsorship Registration: Contact Tiffany Lee at 407-295-3247 x12 or via email at . Pet Talent Show: Call 407-295-3247.

Contact: Central Florida Fair, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808; Phone: 407-295-3247; Fax: 407-295-2082; Email:

Central Florida Fair Roller Coaster

Roller coaster at the Central Florida Fair


The 2011 Central Florida Fair takes place February 25- March 7.  Started in 1910, the Central Florida Fair averages 250,000 in attendance. The fair is located on 87 acres near downtown Orlando and will give out $200,000 in prize money for various competitions.

Rides, Exhibits, and Entertainment

There are more than 100 rides from stomach dropping thrillers for the adrenaline seekers to Kiddie Land for the youngest riders. Other exhibits and contests at the Central Florida Fair include:

Creative Arts – with nearly 3,000 handmade items in over 200 categories, including Fine Arts, Needlework, and Crafts and Hobbies.
Food Arts and Sciences – a feast of baked goods, canned fruits, decorated cakes, and decorative touches for the home, plus dozens of daily chef demonstrations on a state-of-the-art kitchen stage.
Horticulture – lush displays of flowers and foliage, plus information on gardening, water conservation, landscaping, and more.
FFA – local middle and high school chapters present educational booths on landscaping, animal husbandry, veterinary care, and more.
4-H – this leadership-building organization presents a year’s worth of youth activities in informative booths and creative contests.
Livestock – featuring over 2,000 cows, horses, sheep, hogs, goats, chickens, and rabbits.
Entertainment – over 100 groups featuring 800 singers, dancers and musicians on three stages.

Central Florida Fair Tickets

Following are the Regular Gate Prices (advance tickets are discounted):
Adult admission is $10
Student and Senior admission is $7
Child admission (ages 6 to 10) is $5
Child admission (age 5 and under) is Free
Unlimited Rideband on Week Days is $20
Unlimited Rideband on Weekends is $25
Family Four Pack (4 admission and 4 ridebands) is $96
Save up to 60% on Pre-Sale Tickets- must be purchased before opening night

Central Florida Fair Livestock

The Central Florida Fair has been celebrating the agricultural heritage of Florida for nearly 100 years. More than 2,600 entries annually, the Central Florida Fair presents one of the largest livestock shows in the Florida region.  In 2006, a horse show was introduced.

Talent Show

Calling on residents of Central Florida for their talent as a singer, musician, dancer, magician, juggler or any talent you may have.  To enter the contest, you must not be a professional (never paid to perform.) You also must be a resident of Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Osceola, Lake, or Brevard counties.

Pet Star Talent Show

Come watch the Pet talent show featuring dogs, cats, and birds.  There will be contests for Best Trick, Best Costume, Pet Look Alike, and Most Obedient.  There will be a cash prize of $500.  If interested in entering your pet, call 407-295-3247.

Bunny at Central Florida Fair

A bunny at the Central Florida Fair, Orlando



Horse at Central Florida Fair

A horse with Denny Chapman at the Central Florida Fair, Orlando