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 Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m.
Horses & Heroes Rodeo
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.
JAX Amphitheater Concert Series
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.
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 Thursday, Nov. 5, and the fun continues with four-time 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.
Deal Days
Weekday Savings
Budget Bites
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.
