Manatee County Fair

This schedule is subject to change without prior notice due to availability or adverse weather conditions. Midway rides will be in operation unless otherwise posted.

MIDWAY ARMBAND SPECIAL:
Fun Day on the Midway from Noon to Midnight for $20.00

Key for Entertainment Locations

* Bright House Main Stage

~ Strolling Act

+ Mosaic Arena

< I.H. Stewart Building

> Powell Building

= Cook Arena 

! East Midway Walkway

() Close to Gate 3

^ Gate 9 Walkway

// Firkins Automotive Stage

{} 1st Manatee Exhibit Building

# Chaires Building - Arts & Crafts Department will have demonstrations throughout each day.

Main Stage is located in the Entertainment Tent.

10:00 a.m.          12th Annual Baby Contest * 
Noon                   Fair Gates Open 
Noon                   Exhibit Buildings Open
Noon                   Belle City Amusements Midway Opens
Noon                   6th Annual BBQ Competition begins ()
Noon                   Whip Popping Contest ()
Noon-10pm       Lampwork Bead Making - Patsy Monk #
12:30 p.m.          Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom !
1:00 p.m.            Kids Pedal Tractor Pull ()
1:00 p.m.            Banana Derby!
1:00 p.m.            Steve the Pretty Good~            
1:30 p.m.            Ed & Geraldine Old-Time Music ~
1:30 p.m.            John Wayne Live at the Mosaic Arena
2:00 p.m.            STEER SALE +  (Beef Breeding Sale immediately follows Steer Sale if applicable)
2:00 p.m.            Dennis Lee Show //
2:00 p.m.            Squalus Sea Lion Splash!
2-3:00 p.m.        Captain America Meet & Greet {}
2:00 p.m.            Tall Tex~
2:30 p.m.            The Sweeney Family Band ~
2:45 p.m.            Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom !
3:00 p.m.            Kids Pedal Tractor Pull ()
3:00 p.m.            Yesterdayze *
3:00 p.m.            Belmont World of Magic Show ^
3:00 p.m.            Rock-It the Robot ~
3:30 p.m.            Ed & Geraldine Old-Time Music ~
4:00 p.m.            6th Annual BBQ Contest Judging ()
4-5:00 p.m.         Captain America Meet & Greet {}
4:00 p.m.            Tall Tex~
4:00 p.m.            Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom !
4:30 p.m.            John Wayne Live //
4:30 p.m.            Steve the Pretty Good~
5:00 p.m.            Dennis Lee Show //
5:00 p.m.            Squalus Sea Lion Splash!
5:00 p.m.            Rock-It the Robot ~
5:00 p.m.            6th Annual BBQ Contest Awards ()
5:30 p.m.            Belmont World of Magic Show ^
5:30 p.m.            Ed & Geraldine Old-Time Music ~
6:00 p.m.            Kids Pedal Tractor Pull ()
6:00 p.m.            Banana Derby!
6-7:00 p.m.         Captain America Meet & Greet {}
6:00 p.m.            Steve the Pretty Good~
6:30 p.m.            John Wayne Live //
6:30 p.m.            The Sweeney Family Band ~
7:00 p.m.            Yesterdayze *
7:00 p.m.            Belmont World of Magic Show ^
7:00 p.m.            Tall Tex~
7:00 p.m.            4-H / FFA Awards Ceremony +
7:00 p.m.            Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom !
7:30 p.m.            Kids Pedal Tractor Pull ()
7:30 p.m.            Ed & Geraldine Old-Time Music ~
8:00 p.m.            Squalus Sea Lion Splash!
8:00 p.m.            Rock-It the Robot ~
8:30 p.m.            Dennis Lee Show //
8:30 p.m.            Steve the Pretty Good~
9:00 p.m.            Banana Derby!
9:00 p.m.            The Sweeney Family Band ~