MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Sunshine State’s spring fair season is in full swing, and the Marion County Fair, sponsored by Florida Kids Helping Kids, gets into the act starting today.
In addition to all the usual amusements and attractions–including live music, a petting zoo, exhibits and more–the Marion County Fair offers opportunities to get to know a little more about some of the organizations that support our community.
(Of course, getting to know a little more about some of the organizations that support our community is always a little more interesting if you’re eating deep-fried cheesecake at the time.)
The 2026 Marion County Fair schedule
- Tuesday, March 17 – open 4-10 p.m., featuring canned food drive for Interfaith Emergency Services
- Wednesday, March 18 – open 1-10 p.m.
- Thursday, March 19 – open 1-10 p.m., featuring Metro CEP After Hours networking event 5-7 p.m.
- Friday, March 20 – open 1-11 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21 – open 1-11 p.m., featuring live music from the THC Band 7:30 p.m.-close
- Sunday, March 22 – open 1-10 p.m., featuring a beauty pageant 3-5 p.m. and wrestling 6-9 p.m.
The Marion County Fair is held at 4121 NW 44th Ave. in Ocala, at the I-75 Flea Market grounds. Discounted tickets are available online here.
For more information on each day’s diversions, follow the Marion County Fair Facebook page.