The 2025 South Florida Fair, set for Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 2, invites guests to let their minds run wild and envision a future they think only exists in fiction. That’s because the theme is “Imagine the Future,” which will tie in various events and activities, including a “Science Fiction, Science Future” display that will feature teleportation, holograms, invisibility and mind control.
Fifteen interactive “Science Fiction, Science Future” exhibits will be showcased in the Expo East building every day of the fair. Created by the renowned Scitech in Perth, Australia, and produced by Imagine, the exhibits will allow guests to move objects with their mind, turn invisible right before their eyes, be mimicked by a life-like robot and see augmented reality in action.
The fair kicks off with the Ride-A-Thon on Thursday, Jan. 16. Guests can enjoy all the rides for just $20, which includes admission and unlimited rides with an online coupon at www.southfloridafair.com/coupons. The coupon must be printed and presented at the gate at the time of purchase. The regular gate price that night is $25.
Once the full fair begins on Friday, Jan. 17, guests can enjoy new features, including the Flying Royals, a group of elite flying trapeze artists performing multiple disciplines, including lyra, duo straps, juggling and acrobatics. Other new entertainment will feature a Top Talent Showdown, a Foods of the Future Tour and two Electronic Dance Music nights.
Also, the new Ag-Ventureland Kids Area is an interactive and educational agricultural exhibit featuring agricultural-themed hands-on activities, a pedal tractor area and crafts. Ten exhibits will showcase fun activity stations, such as simulated cow milking with a life-sized fiberglass cow, pony saddling, a corn box and more.
Popular features making their return include comedy hypnotist Brad Matchett, the Tribute Band Competition, a drumline competition and the Cowboy Circus and Cowgirl Circus acts.
The fair also features more than 200 games, rides and attractions. New rides include a Candyland Adventure Fun House, Kraken and Super Himalaya. More activities include an award-winning agriculture and livestock program with more than 2,000 exhibits presented by nearly 500 exhibitors from more than 30 Florida counties; the historic Yesteryear Village; daily parades; “Sci-Fi on Ice” skating shows; and four entertainment stages featuring live bands.
A new promotion this year is BOGO Thursdays. On Jan. 23 and Jan. 30, head to the South Florida Fair and double the fun! Guests who buy one admission ticket will get one ticket free. Plus, every food vendor will have a BOGO deal. Ride credits will also be half off on Thursdays. If guests use their advance discount admission ticket on Thursdays, they can bring one guest admitted for free.
The popular $2 Tuesdays returns, which includes $2 admission, along with every food vendor offering a $2 item and $2 rides (with a few exceptions).
Advance admission tickets are available for $10 at Publix and online at www.southfloridafair.com until Thursday, Jan. 16 at midnight. Once the fair opens on Friday, Jan. 17, admission tickets are $15 for 11 years and older Monday through Friday, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for children 10 and younger. Parking is $10.
Those who attend the opening ceremony in the fair’s Ford Theater in the Expo Center will get in free. Doors open at 11 a.m.; the ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. The fair will open at noon. Guests may use their advance discount admission ticket on opening day, and they’ll get to keep it to return another day, courtesy of Publix. This offer is valid on opening day, Friday, Jan. 17, only, and the return ticket is valid Jan. 18 through Feb. 2.
The fair continues its minors’ policy on Fridays and Saturdays after 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian age 21 or older with ID when entering the fair (maximum of four minors per guardian). Purchase of admission and a ride wristband are required for entry for guests ages 11-17.
Bags brought to the fair must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC with a maximum size of 12” x 6” x 12”), or small clutch bags (maximum size of 6” x 9”). The clutch bag does not need to be clear.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions Inc., a nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. The fairgrounds are located at 9067 Southern Blvd. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.
