OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Fair kicked off at the Okeechobee County Fairgrounds on March 12. The fair runs until March 17.

The fair featuers a full carnival midway, delicious fair food, and exciting entertainment. The competitive events tent will showcase local talent with displays of artwork, photography, cooking, horticulture, Lego building, Duct Tape creations, educational displays and more.

Gate admission is $5. Children under age 5 will be admitted free. Opening day, March 12, is $2 Tuesday. Thursday is Moms Free Day. Moms will be admitted free with paid child admission.

Fair entertainment – free with gate admission – will feature:
• Gator Boys Road Show: Tails, Scales and Teeth,
• Magic of Lance Gilford and Company,

• Lew-E’s Comedy Circus:
• Rosarie’s Royal Racers (racing pigs!),
• Max Power & Nitro,
• Pirate Man Dan,
• Foam Zone, and,
• Turn Around Livestock & Exotics Petting Zoo.

Modern Midways will return with all new rides and attractions for the Okeechobee County Fair. Ride the all new Hyper Loop or take a relaxing spin on the Century Wheel! Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for $25 Tuesday-Sunday from open to close.

On Saturday, the Demolition Derby will take place in the grandstand for an additional $10.

Advance tickets for the fair and for the midway rides are available online at okeechobeecountyfair.com.