Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair returns Thursday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Get ready to have some fun: the 2024 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair makes its annual comeback on Thursday.

It’s happening at the current Jacksonville Fairgrounds, within the Sports & Entertainment Complex next to Everbank Stadium.

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The fair will be moved to the westside in 2026. Construction on the future site began in November.

To prepare for opening day, you can buy the $25 Mega Pass until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. The pass is a combination ticket that includes a discounted single-day gate admission and unlimited mechanical rides for one person.

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You can also get discounted single-day gate admission tickets online in advance until 11:59 p.m.

Discount pricing is $9 for adults (reg. price $15), $4 for children ages six to 12 (reg. price $6), and $4 for those ages 65 and up (reg. price $6). Children five and under are always granted free admission.

You can expect hundreds of free competitions, exhibitions, concerts, and more.

Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

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