Pinellas County Fair Opens Thursday

Tampa Bay area residents looking for low-cost fun might want to put the Greater Pinellas County Fair on their calendars.

The fun kicks off Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. when the fair opens at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park. The 5010 81st Ave. N. park is the site for four days of events, including live music, midway rides, games, exhibits, vendors and more.

Here’s what attendees need to know:

Fair Hours

• Nov. 12 – 6 to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 13 – Noon to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 14 – Noon to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 15 – Noon to 8 p.m.

Entry Prices

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, senior citizens and active military, and free for kids age 5 and under. Midway rides may cost more, but wristbands are available. Advanced tickets and wristbands are available at Walgreens locations in the area.

Entertainment

Shows are lined up for all four days, but the featured acts are:

• Josh Cruz – Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
• Charmonizers Barbershop Quartet – Friday, Nov. 13 at 1 and 3 p.m.
• The Bellamy Bros. – Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
• Jeromy Darling – Sunday, Nov. 15 at 12:15 p.m.
• The Black Honkeys, Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Other entertainment includes Robinson’s Racing Pigs, a Polynesian dance show and Horses Got Talent Too!

Gate admission covers entry into the shows.

For more information about the fair, which also features competitions, agricultural displays and more, visit the fair online.

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