The 114th annual Central Florida Fair will be held in Orlando featuring family fun, food, entertainment and more from Feb. 26 – March 8, 2026.Central Florida Fair president and CEO, Michael Tipton, joins WESH 2 to preview the event.Entertainment NEW: Thunderbird Swing Tower – the tallest portable swing tower in North America for a thrilling view of the midway NEW: The Kraken – a spectacular swinging ride that stands at over 131 feet NEW: Venetian Carousel: A beautiful double-decker carousel for all ages NEW: Robot Renegades – Watch 100 robots battling it out across multiple weight classes (Feb. 28 through March 1) NEW exotic animals at the Turnaround Petting Zoo: meet a “zedonk” zebra/donkey hybrid, capybaras, ostrich Live Music in the Beer Garden – rock, country or soulful blues nightly, plus Battle of the Bands Feb. 27 through March 1 Circus Inferno Extreme – electrifying side show, featuring breathtaking fire tricks, daring acrobatic stunts Blockbuster Experience – Immerse yourself in retro nostalgia with rare memorabilia, iconic movie displays Rorring! RC Race Cars – micro-reality 1/10-scale stock car racing system fun for all ages Otter Adventure – one of a kind, up close, and personal animal experiences Zerbini Family Circus – acrobatics, daring stunts, and vibrant entertainment Livestock – youth market exhibitions, contests, auctions Themed Nights Opening Night — Feb. 26, 4–8 p.m.: $1 admission with a canned food donation benefiting Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $1 midway rides all night Stars & Stripes Night — March 2: Military members and first responders receive free admission with valid ID. $2 Tuesday — March 3: $2 admission, select $2 rides, $2 food items and $2 drink specials in the Beer Garden Pride Night — March 4: Enjoy the Fair alongside informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations and live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Educator Night — March 5: Educators receive free admission with a valid school ID. General admission tickets are $7 for youth ages 7-11 daily, $11 for adults on weekdays and $16 for adults on weekends. Children ages 6 and under are admitted for free. Discounted, unlimited ride wristbands and additional admission information are available online. Address: 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808Click here to learn more.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
The 114th annual Central Florida Fair will be held in Orlando featuring family fun, food, entertainment and more from Feb. 26 – March 8, 2026.
Central Florida Fair president and CEO, Michael Tipton, joins WESH 2 to preview the event.
Entertainment
NEW: Thunderbird Swing Tower – the tallest portable swing tower in North America for a thrilling view of the midway
NEW: The Kraken – a spectacular swinging ride that stands at over 131 feet
NEW: Venetian Carousel: A beautiful double-decker carousel for all ages
NEW: Robot Renegades – Watch 100 robots battling it out across multiple weight classes (Feb. 28 through March 1)
NEW exotic animals at the Turnaround Petting Zoo: meet a “zedonk” zebra/donkey hybrid, capybaras, ostrich
Live Music in the Beer Garden – rock, country or soulful blues nightly, plus Battle of the Bands Feb. 27 through March 1
Circus Inferno Extreme – electrifying side show, featuring breathtaking fire tricks, daring acrobatic stunts
Blockbuster Experience – Immerse yourself in retro nostalgia with rare memorabilia, iconic movie displays
Rorring! RC Race Cars – micro-reality 1/10-scale stock car racing system fun for all ages
Otter Adventure – one of a kind, up close, and personal animal experiences
Zerbini Family Circus – acrobatics, daring stunts, and vibrant entertainment
Livestock – youth market exhibitions, contests, auctions
Themed Nights
Opening Night — Feb. 26, 4–8 p.m.: $1 admission with a canned food donation benefiting Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $1 midway rides all night
Stars & Stripes Night — March 2: Military members and first responders receive free admission with valid ID.
$2 Tuesday — March 3: $2 admission, select $2 rides, $2 food items and $2 drink specials in the Beer Garden
Pride Night — March 4: Enjoy the Fair alongside informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations and live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Educator Night — March 5: Educators receive free admission with a valid school ID.
General admission tickets are $7 for youth ages 7-11 daily, $11 for adults on weekdays and $16 for adults on weekends.
Children ages 6 and under are admitted for free.
Discounted, unlimited ride wristbands and additional admission information are available online.
Address: 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808