Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Inc., known for generations as The Youth Fair, is the largest nonprofit charity event in South Florida, attracting nearly 600,000 guests. It is a 21-day showcase of agricultural and educational exhibits, midway rides, concerts, carnival food and games, and family entertainment on the Fairgrounds at Tamiami Park located at SW 107th Ave. and Coral Way, Miami, Fla. 33165, its home since 1972.
The Youth Fair’s mission is to enrich the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is a private organization that does not rely on taxpayer dollars. Since 1952, the organization contributed more than $11 million to the Miami-Dade County community and has had a positive impact on countless lives of children and adults.
Ranked as the largest attended fair in Florida and the 27th largest event of its kind throughout North America, it was organized and chartered as a not-for-profit association under Chapter 616 of the Florida Statutes. In addition to producing a first-class public fair for four weeks each spring on an 86-acre complex, it operates the Expo Center the other 48 weeks of the year to provide exposition space for 70 shows and events. The fair is held by a private 16-member board of directors.
The 2018 Youth Fair dates are March 15-April 8, excluding Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20, and Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3, when it will be closed.
The Youth Fair admission price at the gate is $14. Guests who are 5 years and younger, 65 years and older, or retired military personnel with a valid military ID are admitted at no cost on opening day and on Wednesdays.
Advance discount prices for admission, rides and games are offered for purchase online up to the eve of Opening Day at The Youth Fair's website.
Ticket prices at the Fairgrounds:
All concerts are free with general admission.
In 2017, the Mainstream Stage was host to Skillet, Jacob Forever, Carlos Daniels and J. Alvarez. Luis Enrique served as Grand Marshall of the Opening Day Parade.
In 2016, the Mainstreet Stage was host to Village People, MercyMe, Jessie James Decker, La Salsa Vive, Oscar D'Leon, Hansel, Sonora Carruseles, Tavares, and "Celebrating Celia Cruz" with performances by Willy Chirino, Aymee Nuviola, Jeimy Osorio and the Celia Cruz All Stars.
In 2015, the Mainstreet Stage hosted: Kool & The Gang; Music from the '80s with Shannon, Judy Torres, Johnny O and Nice & Wild.
In 2014, the Mainstreet Stage hosted: Music from the '90s with Cynthia, Rockell, Noel and TKA; Mr. Nice Guy Band; Los Tres de La Habana and Timbalive; Willy Chirino; Albita; Sonic Flood; Matthew West.
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