JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville Fair will be back downtown one last time starting Thursday, with food, fun and thrilling rides.<\/p>\n
After 70 years at its current location, the fair will move to the Westside in 2026, making this year its last year it will be held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The fair goes from Nov. 6 to Nov. 16.<\/p>\n
RELATED | Jacksonville Fair prepares for its last run downtown as it gears up for move to Westside<\/a><\/p>\n The new fairgrounds are located next to the Equestrian Center off Normandy Boulevard on the Westside.<\/p>\n Bill Olson, the CEO of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, said that if you haven\u2019t come to the fair in a while, it would definitely be a good time to reminisce before it changes locations.<\/p>\n \u201cBut the future is really bright for the fair because of the opportunities we have on the Westside with the bigger facility, more area, more parking, and more room to grow. So here, even though we\u2019ve been here for 70 years, we feel it\u2019s time because of everything happening around us,\u201d Olson said.<\/p>\n The new fairgrounds are located next to the Equestrian Center off Normandy Boulevard on the Westside, where construction is currently underway.<\/p>\n Rendering shows plans for new expo center at new Jacksonville fairgrounds on the Westside (Provided By Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Association)<\/p>\n Olson explained the decision to relocate.<\/p>\n \u201cEven though we\u2019ve been here for 70 years, we feel it\u2019s time, because of everything happening around us, that it\u2019s just getting harder and harder for us to have the size event that we have,\u201d Olson said.<\/p>\n When asked about traffic concerns, Olson said the fair organizers are addressing that in plans for the new site.<\/p>\n \u201cSo we\u2019ll have a dedicated entrance and exit off of POW. So that\u2019s going to relieve all the traffic on Normandy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n While the move to the Westside is still down the road, Olson encouraged those who haven\u2019t visited in a while to attend the fair at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds \u2014 one last time. <\/p>\n What to know before you go<\/p>\n Admission<\/p>\n Adults (13-64) $15<\/p>\n Children (6-12) $6<\/p>\n Senior (65+) $6<\/p>\n Admission & Rides: $20<\/p>\n Children 5 and under: FREE<\/p>\n