{"id":168685,"date":"2026-02-25T14:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/168685\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:55:07","slug":"central-florida-fair-returns-to-orlando-to-celebrate-family-fun-food-and-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/168685\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Fair returns to Orlando to celebrate family fun, food and tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 youth market exhibitions, contests, auctions Themed Nights Opening Night \u2014 Feb. 26, 4\u20138 p.m.: $1 admission with a canned food donation benefiting Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $1 midway rides all night Stars & Stripes Night \u2014 March 2: Military members and first responders receive free admission with valid ID. $2 Tuesday \u2014 March 3: $2 admission, select $2 rides, $2 food items and $2 drink specials in the Beer Garden Pride Night \u2014 March 4: Enjoy the Fair alongside informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations and live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Educator Night \u2014 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.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\tORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The 114th annual Central Florida Fair will be held in Orlando featuring family fun, food, entertainment and more from Feb. 26 – March 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

Central Florida Fair president and CEO, Michael Tipton, joins WESH 2 to preview the event.<\/p>\n

Entertainment <\/p>\n

NEW: Thunderbird Swing Tower \u2013 the tallest portable swing tower in North America for a thrilling view of the midway <\/p>\n

NEW: The Kraken – a spectacular swinging ride that stands at over 131 feet <\/p>\n

NEW: Venetian Carousel: A beautiful double-decker carousel for all ages <\/p>\n

NEW: Robot Renegades \u2013 Watch 100 robots battling it out across multiple weight classes (Feb. 28 through March 1) <\/p>\n

NEW exotic animals at the Turnaround Petting Zoo: meet a “zedonk” zebra\/donkey hybrid, capybaras, ostrich <\/p>\n

Live Music in the Beer Garden \u2013 rock, country or soulful blues nightly, plus Battle of the Bands Feb. 27 through March 1 <\/p>\n

Circus Inferno Extreme – electrifying side show, featuring breathtaking fire tricks, daring acrobatic stunts <\/p>\n

Blockbuster Experience – Immerse yourself in retro nostalgia with rare memorabilia, iconic movie displays <\/p>\n

Rorring! RC Race Cars – micro-reality 1\/10-scale stock car racing system fun for all ages <\/p>\n

Otter Adventure – one of a kind, up close, and personal animal experiences <\/p>\n

Zerbini Family Circus – acrobatics, daring stunts, and vibrant entertainment <\/p>\n

Livestock \u2013 youth market exhibitions, contests, auctions <\/p>\n

Themed Nights <\/p>\n

Opening Night \u2014 Feb. 26, 4\u20138 p.m.: $1 admission with a canned food donation benefiting Orlando Union Rescue Mission and $1 midway rides all night <\/p>\n

Stars & Stripes Night \u2014 March 2: Military members and first responders receive free admission with valid ID. <\/p>\n

$2 Tuesday \u2014 March 3: $2 admission, select $2 rides, $2 food items and $2 drink specials in the Beer Garden <\/p>\n

Pride Night \u2014 March 4: Enjoy the Fair alongside informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations and live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m. <\/p>\n

Educator Night \u2014 March 5: Educators receive free admission with a valid school ID. <\/p>\n

General admission tickets are $7 for youth ages 7-11 daily, $11 for adults on weekdays and $16 for adults on weekends. <\/p>\n

Children ages 6 and under are admitted for free. <\/p>\n

Discounted, unlimited ride wristbands and additional admission information are available online. <\/p>\n

Address: 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808<\/p>\n

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