SUMTER COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Early spring is fair season in the Sunshine State–mostly because there’ll be too much sunshine before too long–and a couple of the 352’s best-loved annual county fairs are headed our way in short order.
First up is the Sumter County Fair, which sets up in Bushnell for 10 days of rides, questionable food choices and community outreach March 6-15, 2026.
Beyond the obvious attractions (read: deep-fried everything and the Tilt-A-Whirl), other highlights include youth livestock shows, live concerts and entertainment, art competitions and exhibits, and a series of Count Service Showcases that offer the public an opportunity to learn more about their community resources and to meet and interact with members of the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners.
County Service Showcase schedule
- Friday, March 6 – Mosquito Control
- Saturday, March 7 – Sumter County Fire & EMS
- Sunday, March 8 – Road Design, Construction, and Maintenance projects
- Monday, March 9 – Stormwater and Floodplain Management – Half Price
Admission Day - Tuesday, March 10 –Sumter Public Library – Half Price Admission Day
- Wednesday, March 11 – Housing and Code Enforcement
- Thursday, March 12 – Transit
- Friday, March 13 – Emergency Management
- Saturday, March 14 – Economic Development
- Sunday, March 15 – Sumter Public Library
Additionally, Sumter County Animal Services will be on hand each day, with adoptable animals and information about all the services they provide.
The Sumter County Fairgrounds are located at 7620 SR 471 in Bushnell. More information and tickets are available at the fair’s official website.