The Clay County Fair Is Coming Up March 29 - April 7th

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  • March 24, 2018
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The 2018 Clay County Fair is coming up March 29 - April 7th! FREE CONCERTS this year will include Russell Dickerson, Chris Janson, Dailey & Vincent, Jeremy Camp, High Valley, Chase Rice + more! The 2018 Clay County Fair Opening Ceremonies starts at 1:30pm March 29th. For more info, visit ClayCountyFair.org  


Since 1987 the Clay County Agricultural Fair has provided Clay County and Northeast Florida with an event that's both fun and educational in a family atmosphere. In fact, the Fair vision says it all "A Family A*Fair".

The Fair strives to be the showcase for Clay County's agricultural, educational, civic and commercial interest. It provides an opportunity for citizens to work and have fun together. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the fair. Their dedicated support of sharing time and talents is vital to the fair's success.

After gate admission most exhibits and attractions are FREE. Eight Exhibit buildings are used for commercial, non-profit and competitive exhibits.

Clay County citizens are encouraged to enter the competitive exhibits to show off their talents and even possibly win money and/or a ribbon. Complete details are listed on the Exhibitor's Handbook which is on this website. Just click on the Participate tab to find the" Exhibitor's Handbook" and find your favorite area for all the details.

Midway Rides are available from Deggeller Attractions. They have provided midway entertainment for the fair since its inception. The midway features over 40 rides for young and old alike.


Main Stage entertainment is located in the Cattlemen's Arena. Special entertainment is featured almost daily during the fair. Top national acts perform in this huge facility. All entertainment is FREE, however reserved seating is available for a small charge and can be done on-line.

The "Clay's Show Me Your Talent" Community Stage is located east of Founders Exhibit Building #1. Entertainment and contests are held each day of the fair. Local talent performs in a relaxed atmosphere. Tables are provided so guests can enjoy the fair food and entertainment at the same time.

The Ag-Tainment Stage is located in the front of the Livestock Barn. Entertainment is held each day of the fair. Ground Acts and local talent perform in a relaxed atmosphere. Tables are provided so guests can enjoy the fair food and entertainment at the same time.

The Early Florida Village is a unique opportunity to step back in time to see Clay County life in the years past. During the fair each exhibit is live with demonstrators dressed in the era to provide guests with a live experience of how life was in Early Florida. Food samples, shade trees and sitting areas make the live history experience a real enjoyable treat.

Livestock is the foundation of the fair. The exhibits provide everyone the opportunity to experience our true agriculture roots Today many guests have not had the opportunity to see farm life that's so important to our American way of life. Agriculture is our lifeline for our food supply.

 

FAIR HOURS & SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 29th      Fair: 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday, March 30th           Fair: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Saturday, March 31st        Fair: 10:00am - 11:00pm

Sunday, April 1st                Fair: 11:00am - 9:00pm

Monday, April 2nd             Fair: 10:00 - 11:00pm

Tuesday, April 3rd              Fair: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday, April 4th        Fair: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Thursday, April 5th            Fair: 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday, April 6th                 Fair: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday, April 7th             Fair: 10:00am - 11:00pm 

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