The scent of deep-fried oreos in your nose, the crunch hay below your feet, farm animals and terrified thrill-riders scream in the distance; is this heaven? No, it’s the Florida State Fair.
Arriving back for it’s 101st year, the Fair will return to the fair grounds this year Feb. 6-17. On Friday, Feb. 14, Robinson students will enjoy a non-student day set aside to attend. All students will receive one free ticket from the county.
“There’s a lot of students artwork and different competitions like that,” Principle David Brown said. “It’s always nice for other students to go see that. So it’s a valuable day.”
When planning your visit, it is important to note that there are certain restrictions on teenage fair-goers. All attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian over the age of 21 past 6 p.m. Photo I.D will be required for the chaperones. An 18 year-old-friend will not count, the chaperone must be your parent or guardian.
Ticket pricing for adults (ages 13-54) varies based on the day of planned attendance. A general admission ticket for Friday – Sunday will run you $11, but a weekday ticket, Monday – Thursday, will be $6. Presidents Day, a federal holiday and non-student day on Feb. 17, will also be $11. While these tickets will get you into the fair grounds, if you want a fully-paid experience, unlimited ride wrist bands are also available. For an extra $27 on Monday-Thursday, you will have access to most midway rides and attractions. However, specialty experiences such as bull rides and bungee jumps are separate purchases. This same wrist band is available for Friday-Sunday and Presidents Day for $45. Admission is not included with the bands, so in total, an ‘unlimited’ day at the fair will cost $33 on weekdays and $56 on weekends and Presidents Day.
The fair opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m on weekends, with all rides open at 10:30 a.m. Weekday hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., however, rides do not open until 1 p.m.
