{"id":191516,"date":"2026-03-14T14:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/191516\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:33:50","slug":"2026-miami-youth-fair-guide-rides-food-special-events-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/191516\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Miami Youth Fair Guide: Rides, Food, Special Events and Family Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_51_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Photo by Matias J. Ocner<\/p>\n<p>            mocner@miamiherald.com<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Youth Fair returned for its 74th year and will run from Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, April 5, in Miami-Dade. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cWild About The Fair.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event, which runs for 21 days, excluding March 16-17 and March 30-31, offers a family-friendly experience filled with carnival food, shows, rides, petting zoos and exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its usual rides and attractions, this year\u2019s Youth Fair will feature a variety of special events aimed at families and visitors of all ages. Organizers said the annual fair has remained one of South Florida\u2019s most anticipated community events, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at some of the best moments captured by Miami Herald photographer Matias J. Ocner:<\/p>\n<p>                                              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_1_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"764\" title=\"MIA_1_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Janielia Nembhard, an event staff member, reacts as she and a member of The Fritters mascots wait for doors to open during the first day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Janielia Nembhard, an event staff member, reacts as she and a member of The Fritters mascots wait for doors to open during the first day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_2_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"1569\" title=\"MIA_2_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Mery Sanchez reacts as she arrives for the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Mery Sanchez reacts as she arrives for the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_3_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"846\" title=\"MIA_3_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Landon Rogers, 13, surrounded by mascots, rings a bell to celebrate the start of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Landon Rogers, 13, surrounded by mascots, rings a bell to celebrate the start of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_4_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"777\" title=\"MIA_4_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Landon Rogers, 13, surrounded by mascots, rings a bell to celebrate the start of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Landon Rogers, 13, surrounded by mascots, rings a bell to celebrate the start of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_5_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"701\" title=\"MIA_5_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Eliette Navarro, 70, takes a photo with Tadpole as she attends the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Eliette Navarro, 70, takes a photo with Tadpole as she attends the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_6_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"802\" title=\"MIA_6_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Ginette Lester, 79, dances with Howdy as she celebrates the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Ginette Lester, 79, dances with Howdy as she celebrates the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_7_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"765\" title=\"MIA_7_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Star Child and Rich Dalton, members of the Stilt Circus, greet guests as they attend the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Star Child and Rich Dalton, members of the Stilt Circus, greet guests as they attend the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_8_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"632\" title=\"MIA_8_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Curtis Shepard reacts as he rides down the Euro Slide attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Curtis Shepard reacts as he rides down the Euro Slide attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_9_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"697\" title=\"MIA_9_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Abigail Sculley, center, and Rakale McCormick react as they ride a swing attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Abigail Sculley, center, and Rakale McCormick react as they ride a swing attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_10_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"1480\" title=\"MIA_10_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride the Crazy Mouse attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride the Crazy Mouse attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_11_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"692\" title=\"MIA_11_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"From left to right: Natyia Jimenez, Jahzel Jimenez, Jasaan Jimenez, 9, and Jose Jimenez attend the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    From left to right: Natyia Jimenez, Jahzel Jimenez, Jasaan Jimenez, 9, and Jose Jimenez attend the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_12_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"705\" title=\"MIA_12_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride the Bullet Train attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride the Bullet Train attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_13_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"668\" title=\"MIA_13_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests watch a circus act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests watch a circus act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_14_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"724\" title=\"MIA_14_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_15_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"796\" title=\"MIA_15_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_16_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"778\" title=\"MIA_16_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    A circus performer does an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_17_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"674\" title=\"MIA_17_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Circus performers do an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Circus performers do an act during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_18_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"774\" title=\"MIA_18_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guest leave the circus tent after watching a performance during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guest leave the circus tent after watching a performance during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_19_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"722\" title=\"MIA_19_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Luis Genovez, left, shares a colada during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Luis Genovez, left, shares a colada during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_20_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"680\" title=\"MIA_20_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_21_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"711\" title=\"MIA_21_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_22_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"691\" title=\"MIA_22_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_23_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"773\" title=\"MIA_23_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_24_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"735\" title=\"MIA_24_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Wild Adventures on Ice performs for guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_25_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"743\" title=\"MIA_25_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Goats wait for snacks and pets during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Goats wait for snacks and pets during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_27_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"783\" title=\"MIA_27_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Isabella Torres, 6, feeds goats during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Isabella Torres, 6, feeds goats during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_26_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"777\" title=\"MIA_26_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"A goats approaches Leia, 2, for a snack and a pet during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    A goats approaches Leia, 2, for a snack and a pet during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_28_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"764\" title=\"MIA_28_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Isabella Torres, 6, reacts as she feeds goats during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Isabella Torres, 6, reacts as she feeds goats during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_29_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"767\" title=\"MIA_29_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Michelle Bonton-Walkins reacts as she rides a camel during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Michelle Bonton-Walkins reacts as she rides a camel during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_30_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"1476\" title=\"MIA_30_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Michelle Bonton-Walkins reacts as she rides a camel during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Michelle Bonton-Walkins reacts as she rides a camel during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_31_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"771\" title=\"MIA_31_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests make their way through the fairgrounds during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests make their way through the fairgrounds during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_32_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"655\" title=\"MIA_32_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Mina On-Sang, 6, and her brother, Leo On-Sang, 4, ride the Speedway attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Mina On-Sang, 6, and her brother, Leo On-Sang, 4, ride the Speedway attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_33_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"1371\" title=\"MIA_33_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Jamal Mair, 2, right, and his brother, Jay Mair, 10-months-old, react as bubbles float overhead during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Jamal Mair, 2, right, and his brother, Jay Mair, 10-months-old, react as bubbles float overhead during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_34_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"669\" title=\"MIA_34_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride a zip line during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride a zip line during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_35_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"666\" title=\"MIA_35_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride a zip line during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride a zip line during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_36_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"785\" title=\"MIA_36_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Bailey Williams, 4, bites into a candy apple during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Bailey Williams, 4, bites into a candy apple during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_37_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"823\" title=\"MIA_37_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"The North Miami Middle School Marching Tigers Band performs during a parade on the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    The North Miami Middle School Marching Tigers Band performs during a parade on the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_38_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"789\" title=\"MIA_38_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Katie drives a flamingo themed vehicle as she hands festive beads to guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Katie drives a flamingo themed vehicle as she hands festive beads to guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_39_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"679\" title=\"MIA_39_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Tadpole throws festive beads toward guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Tadpole throws festive beads toward guests during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_40_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"1529\" title=\"MIA_40_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Star Child and Rich Dalton, members of the Stilt Circus, greet guests as they march in a parade during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Star Child and Rich Dalton, members of the Stilt Circus, greet guests as they march in a parade during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_41_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"688\" title=\"MIA_41_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"An elephant ear with caramel and powdered sugar is prepared for guests attending the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    An elephant ear with caramel and powdered sugar is prepared for guests attending the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_42_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"709\" title=\"MIA_42_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Jazsmin Taylor takes a photo with her Buni's Bakery cinnamon roll sundae during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Jazsmin Taylor takes a photo with her Buni&#8217;s Bakery cinnamon roll sundae during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_43_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"673\" title=\"MIA_43_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"A Buni's Bakery pecan caramel cinnamon roll is ready for guests attending the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    A Buni&#8217;s Bakery pecan caramel cinnamon roll is ready for guests attending the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_44_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"780\" title=\"MIA_44_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Gabriel Delgado bites into a corn on the cob during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Gabriel Delgado bites into a corn on the cob during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_45_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"791\" title=\"MIA_45_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guest ride on a swing attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guest ride on a swing attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_46_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"676\" title=\"MIA_46_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Melanie, left, and Alyai react as they ride an attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Melanie, left, and Alyai react as they ride an attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_47_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"725\" title=\"MIA_47_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Samson Lee, left, and Anthony Acevedo, ride the Cliff Hanger attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Samson Lee, left, and Anthony Acevedo, ride the Cliff Hanger attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_48_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"614\" title=\"MIA_48_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests make their way through the fairgrounds during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests make their way through the fairgrounds during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_49_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"612\" title=\"MIA_49_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride the Super Miami attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride the Super Miami attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_50_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"698\" title=\"MIA_50_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride the Star Dancer attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride the Star Dancer attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                                                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773498830_11_MIA_51_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\"   width=\"1140\" height=\"658\" title=\"MIA_51_MIami_Fair_Opening_Day_MJO.JPG\" alt=\"Guests ride a ferris wheel attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.\"\/>                                                                                    Guests ride a ferris wheel attraction during the opening day of the 74th annual Miami-Dade County Youth Fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami, Fla.                                                                                            Photo by Matias J. Ocner                                                                            mocner@miamiherald.com                                                                                        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photo by Matias J. 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