Manatee County Fair Runs Through This Weekend

PALMETTO – The Manatee County Fair sees its final weekend before coming to a close on Sunday. This year's fair features exciting exhibits and vendors, livestock shows and auctions, competitions, a thrill-packed midway, a variety of great entertainment and, of course, fair food. Marty Stewart, the Sweeney Family Band and the Grizzly Experience are among this weekend's special events.

From friend Twinkies to Rock-It the Robot, there is plenty of food and family entertainment events in addition to the regular exhibits. Click here for a full schedule of fair entertainment events.

Fair admission prices are as follows: Adults (ages 13 and up) $8; Children (6-12 yrs.) $5; Kids (5 and under) are free; Seniors (55 and up) $7; Military (with Active Military ID) $5. Click here for fair hours and a schedule of special pricing days.