Kevin Gates, little person wrestling headline Central Florida Fair

The Central Florida Fair will return this week for a 10-day run in Orange County featuring a bevy of performing acts and activities.

Celebrating its 111th year, the Central Florida Fair will take place from Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 10 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, which are located at  4603 W Colonial Drive in Orlando.

The fair will feature a variety of entertainment and rides for attendees, including helicopter rides, a petting zoo, mini golf, pony rides, racing pigs, robocars, and other family-friendly activities.

Festivities being Thursday night with gates opening at 4 p.m. Special entry for $1 will be available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a canned good donation. Justin McLeod will perform live music the first night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with multiple other entertainment acts performing as well.

Each night of the fair will be themed, with Military Night set for March 3, MicroMania Wrestling set for March 4. On the penultimate night of the fair, March 11, recording artist Kevin Gates will perform at the Orlando Amphitheater.

For more information on the event and its scheduled activities, or to purchase tickets, visit the Central Florida Fair website.

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