JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 71st annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair (JAXFAIR) debuts Nov. 5-15 at its new home on the Westside. At 82 acres, the new campus is more than five times the size of the Fair’s former downtown grounds, with room for more rides, food, music and memories, and everyone is invited to save money with various deals on concerts, ride passes and the rodeo before the Fair gates open on Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

Fair-goers are encouraged to scoop up pre-opening day savings before they’re gone. The JAXFAIR Mega Pass offers the biggest savings with limited passes remaining. For $25 ($65 value), the Mega Pass includes: Admission into the 2026 Jacksonville Fair + unlimited mechanical rides, all the grounds attractions, the 904 Soundstage, the Duval Hall Stage, the Duval Hall Expo, the new Agricultural Barn and so much more for one day of your choice. Sales close Nov. 4.

Also, before Nov. 4, Fairgoers can also save on General Admission by purchasing tickets in advance online. This is a $5 ticket savings.

Mega Pass and Early Bird General Admission tickets can be purchased at www.jacksonvillefair.com/tickets-to-fun/ or at any participating Walgreens.

The 4th Annual Horses & Heroes Rodeo, presented by the Jacksonville Equestrian Center benefitting H.O.R.S.E. Therapies, returns Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Guests can catch two evenings of professional rodeo action while supporting H.O.R.S.E. Therapies, which provides equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities. A limited number of bleacher seats are available for just $25 and include same-day admission to the Fair. The rodeo begins at 5 p.m. each night at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Tickets and VIP Packages are available at https://jacksonvillefair.com/rodeo/

In 2026, JAXFAIR debuts the new JAX Amphitheater, a 10,000-capacity, open-air venue at their new campus, with a national headliner every night of the Fair, Nov. 5-15. Each concert ticket includes admission to the Fair. Two tickets, one price! From country and rock to soul and 2000s pop, the inaugural concert series is the biggest lineup in Fair history. JJ Grey & Mofro open the Fair on Nov. 5 and the fun continues with 4x Grammy-nominated rock’n’roll powerhouse Grace Potter with special guest Lamont Landers (Nov. 6), country music legend Dwight Yoakam (Nov. 7), Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC), BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, LFO and O-Town (Nov. 8), Christian rockers Skillet and special guest Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Nov. 9.), grassroots country troubadour Corey Smith (Nov. 10), Veterans Day with country music superstar Jake Owen (Nov. 11), Pop “All-Stars” Smash Mouth with Fastball and Nine Days (Nov. 12), multi-platinum masters of the mashup 311 bring the heat on Friday Nov. 13, Nirvana and The Smiths Tribute Bands (Nov. 14) and closing out the Fair is the chart topping, multi-platinum party starters LOCASH & John Morgan.

Not able to choose your favorite fair food? Try more with Budget Bites, new in 2026. Sample-size fair food favorites for $4-$7. Multiple food vendors will offer one menu item at this budget price.

Learn more about all JAXFAIR is offering in 2026 at www.jacksonvillefair.com.

The Greater Jacksonville Fair Association is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and producer of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Celebrating its 71st annual Fair Nov. 5-15, 2026, the organization is beginning a new chapter at the Greater Jacksonville Festival and Fairgrounds, its new 82-acre home featuring the JAX Amphitheater, Duval Hall and expanded event facilities. Since receiving its nonprofit fair charter in 1955, the Fair Association has donated more than $2.6 million to local charities and awarded hundreds of scholarships to students pursuing agriculture, veterinary medicine and related fields.