The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is getting a major upgrade for its 71st year.
The annual Northeast Florida tradition returns Nov. 5-15, 2026, bringing 10 days of rides, fair food, live entertainment, competitions, shopping and family fun to a brand-new location on Jacksonville’s Westside.
This year marks the fair’s first chapter at its new 82-plus-acre homenext to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, promising what organizers describe as the largest Jacksonville Fair yet.
With more room for rides, food vendors, entertainment and attractions, there is plenty to check out, and plenty of ways to save money before the gates open.
From Early Bird ticket deals and rodeo days to Mega Pass perks and JAX Amphitheater concerts, here’s what to know
before you go, and how to make the most of everything the fair has to offer.
Where is the Jacksonville Agricultural Fair 2026?
The Jacksonville Fair is moving to a new, larger home on the city’s Westside in 2026.
Located at 13601 Normandy Blvd., next to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, the new site gives the fair more room for rides, food vendors, live entertainment, shopping and other attractions.
When is the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair? 2026 dates and gate hours
The Jacksonville Fair runs from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 15.
Gate opening times vary throughout the 10-day run:
- Nov. 5 (Opening Day): 5 p.m.
- Nov. 6 (Senior Day): 3 p.m.
- Nov. 7: Noon
- Nov. 8: Noon
- Nov. 9: 5 p.m.
- Nov. 10: 5 p.m.
- Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): 12 p.m.
- Nov. 12: 3 p.m.
- Nov. 13 (Senior Day): 3 p.m.
- Nov. 14: Noon
- Nov. 15: Noon
If you're planning to go, organizers recommend checking the fair's official schedule before heading out, since individual entertainment and attraction times can vary.
How to save money on Jacksonville Fair tickets? See Early bird dates and rates
One of the easiest ways to save is to buy Early Bird tickets before the fair opens.
Early Bird tickets are available through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 4. After that deadline, regular prices apply.
Advance general admission prices are:
- Adults: $10 in advance; $15 after Nov. 4
- Children ages 6-12: $5 in advance; $10 after Nov. 4
- Seniors 65+: $5 in advance; $10 after Nov. 4
Advance admission is good for one day of the fair but does not include mechanical rides.
Organizers also list Walgreens as another way to save on admission, making it worth checking participating locations and current promotions before paying full price at the gate.
What does the $25 Jacksonville Fair Mega Pass include?
For visitors planning to spend the day riding attractions, the JaxFair Mega Pass offers considerably more than standard admission.
The Mega Pass includes:
- General admission to the fair
- Unlimited mechanical rides
- Free grounds entertainment
- Access to the 904 Soundstage
- Duval Hall Stage
- Duval Hall Expo
- Food vendors
- Marketplace
- Eating competitions
- Access to the fair's brand-new state-of-the-art barn and its animals
The $25 Mega Pass is available as an Early Bird deal through Nov. 4 at 11:59 p.m. After that, it goes to the regular price.
For families or fairgoers who expect to ride multiple attractions, the Mega Pass could be one of the better-value ticket options.
What can you do at the Jacksonville Fair?
The new fairgrounds are designed to make the 2026 event bigger than previous years, with a mix of classic fair attractions and new entertainment options.
Expect plenty of carnival rides, fair food, live entertainment, shopping and family activities, along with eating competitions and the new barn experience.
The fair's entertainment lineup also extends beyond the grounds with performances at the JAX Amphitheater, giving this year's event an added concert component.
Are JAX Amphitheater concerts included with Jacksonville Fair tickets?
No. JaxFair General Admission tickets and the $25 Mega Pass do not include tickets to the 2026 JaxFair Main Stage concerts at the JAX Amphitheater.
However, there is a major perk for concertgoers: JAX Amphitheater concert tickets do include admission to the fair.
That means visitors with a concert ticket can enjoy the fair before heading over for the big show without purchasing a separate fair admission ticket.
Who is performing at the 2026 JAX Amphitheater? See lineup
Thursday, Nov. 5: JJ Grey & MoFro
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $71
Friday, Nov. 6: Grace Potter with Lamont Landers
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $112
Saturday, Nov. 7: Dwight Yoakam with the Sedonas
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $43.50 to $187
Sunday, Nov. 8: Pop 2000 Tour w/ Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC), O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, & LFO
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $32.50 to $54.50
Monday, Nov. 9: Skillet with the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $71
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Corey Smith
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $60
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Jake Owen with guest Dirt Road Host
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $87
Thursday, Nov. 12: Smash Mouth/Fastball with Nine Days
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $60
Friday, Nov. 13: 11 with guests Sitting on Saturn
- Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $49 to $87
Saturday, Nov. 14: Herat-shaped box (nirvana tribute) with Ordinary Boys (Smiths Tribute), a Foreigner’s Journey to Boston and Vintage Cowboys.
- Doors: 12 p.m., show: 1:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $11.50
Sunday, Nov. 15: Locash & John Morgan
- Doors: 6 p.m., Show: 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $38 to $71
Get 2026 Jaxfair Concert tickets here.
When are the Jacksonville Fair rodeo days in 2026?
The Jacksonville Fair will host rodeo events on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, with several ticket options that combine fair admission with rodeo seating.
Friday, Nov. 6
- Fair + Rodeo General Admission: $45.35. It includes fair admission and a general admission rodeo ticket with seating in the stands.
- Fair + Rodeo VIP: $84.44. It includes fair admission, VIP floor seating, a private cash bar and VIP-only restrooms during the rodeo.
- Fair + Rodeo + Grace Potter VIP: $115.29. It includes everything in the VIP rodeo package, plus a lower reserved seat for Grace Potter at the JAX Amphitheater after the rodeo.
Saturday, Nov. 7
- Fair + Rodeo General Admission: $45.35. It includes fair admission and a general admission rodeo ticket with seating in the stands.
- Fair + Rodeo VIP: $84.44. It includes fair admission, VIP floor seating, a private cash bar and VIP-only restrooms during the rodeo.
- Fair + Rodeo + Dwight Yoakam VIP: $192.43. It includes the VIP rodeo package, plus a lower reserved seat for Dwight Yoakam at the JAX Amphitheater after the rodeo.
Rodeo ticket packages are held at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, while the concerts take place at the JAX Amphitheater.
For more information about the rodeo, visit the Jacksonville Equestrian Center event page.
What makes the 2026 Jacksonville Fair different from previous years?
The biggest change is the location.
After 70 years of Jacksonville Fair history, the 2026 event opens a new chapter with its move to an 82-plus-acre Westside site next to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
More space means organizers can pack in more rides, food, entertainment, vendors and attractions, making the 71st Jacksonville Fair one of the most ambitious editions yet.
And for anyone hoping to make the most of the experience without spending a fortune, buying an Early Bird ticket before Nov. 4 could be the key to getting the best deal.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Fair moves to new home in 2026. See schedule, ticket info
