2026 Clay County Agricultural Fair
Clay County Agricultural Fair
“A Family A*Fair” Since 1987
Since 1987, the Clay County Agricultural Fair has brought Clay County and Northeast Florida together for an event that is both fun and educational in a family-friendly atmosphere. The fair’s vision says it best: “A Family A*Fair.”
The fair serves as a showcase for Clay County’s agricultural, educational, civic, and commercial interests, while creating opportunities for the community to work together and celebrate local traditions.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the fair, and their dedication and generosity of time and talent make the event possible each year.
Included with Admission
After gate admission, most exhibits and attractions are FREE.
Three exhibit buildings feature:
- Commercial exhibits
- Non-profit organizations
- Competitive exhibits
Competitive Exhibits
- Clay County residents are encouraged to enter competitive exhibits to showcase their talents and potentially win ribbons and prize money.
- Complete details can be found on the website under the Participate tab, including:
- Competitive Contests
- 4H Shows
- FFA Shows
- The midway, provided by Deggeller Attractions, has been part of the fair since its beginning.
- Features include:
- Over 40 rides
- Attractions for all ages
- Daily deals on ride armbands
- Main Stage – Cattlemen’s Arena
- Special entertainment is featured almost daily at the Main Stage.
- Top national acts
- Large indoor venue
- Reserved seating available online for a small fee
- Located east of Founders Exhibit Building #1, the Community Stage features:
- Daily entertainment and contests
- Local performers
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Tables and shade available
- Enjoy food and entertainment together
- Located north of the Cattlemen’s Arena and east of the exhibit buildings, the EZone focuses on:
- Engaging
- Educational
- Entertaining activities
- Features include:
- Daily entertainment
- Community stage acts
- Food court
- Contests
- Tables and chairs
- Water misters for cooling
- Step back in time at Early Florida Village, where guests can experience Clay County life from years past.
- Features include:
- Live historical demonstrations
- Period-dressed interpreters
- Food samples
- Shade trees and seating areas
- Interactive history experiences
- This area is also home to the Little Red Barn, featuring baby farm animals.
- Livestock is the foundation of the fair and represents Clay County’s agricultural roots.
- Livestock exhibits provide an opportunity to:
- Experience farm life
- Learn about agriculture
- Connect with the region’s farming heritage
- Agriculture plays a vital role in our food supply and way of life. Visitors are encouraged to explore the barns and learn more.
- AG-Town is a small town-style area located across from the livestock complex.
- Its purpose is to:
- Educate
- Entertain
- Make farming fun
Plan Your Visit
- We hope your visit to the fair is pleasant and educational, and we encourage you to return multiple times during the 11-day fair.
- Our goal is that when you leave, you’ll say:
“WOW…that was fun…I’ll be back.”
Guest Information Links
- Guest Services
- Fair Hours & Pricing
- Concerts
- Midway Rides
- Livestock Exhibits
- Early Florida Village
- AG-Town
Thursday, April 2 – Opening Day
Friday, April 3 – Good Deal Friday
Saturday, April 4 – AG Day
Sunday, April 5 – Clay Health Day
Monday, April 6 – Taste the Fair Day
Tuesday, April 7 – Senior + Inclusive Day
Wednesday, April 8 – Our Fair Cares Day
Thursday, April 9 – VyStar Family Day
Friday, April 10 – Student Fair Day
Saturday, April 11 – Fair Day
Sunday, April 12 – Family Fair Day
