Collier Fair is here: What to know for 2023

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
·2 min read

The Collier Fair opens this week, running from March 16 through March 26.

Here's what you need to know before you go.

Some Collier Fair basics

The Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Avenue N.E., is near the intersection of Immokalee Road and 39th Avenue N.E., 10 miles east of Interstate 75.

There will be live entertainment throughout the fair including live rock, country and mariachi bands, livestock shows, a "space" adventures thrill show, a "rock-and-circus," racing pigs, a petting zoo, pro wrestling, honey extricating, butter carving, wood-carving and roping demonstations, a Naples Cinderalla Pageant and more.

And of course, carnival food and games.

A young fair attendee shoots a basketball at one of the carnival games during the 46th annual Collier Fair in March 2022 at the Collier County Fairground.
A young fair attendee shoots a basketball at one of the carnival games during the 46th annual Collier Fair in March 2022 at the Collier County Fairground.

Collier Fair 2023 ticket prices: Mega passes and more

Entry tickets to the fair are $12 for adults and $7 for kids (aged 4-11). Children 3 and younger are admitted free. A special Mega Pass is available for $35 and enables the bearer to go on many — but not all — rides for free.

Heather Magnan watches family members on a ride during the 46th annual Collier Fair in 2022.
Heather Magnan watches family members on a ride during the 46th annual Collier Fair in 2022.

But look for specials throughout the 10 days.

"Super Saturday" on March 18 and other days offers discounted rates.

For March 18, adults pay $10 and it's $5 for children until 5 p.m. After 5, it's $20 per person. Armbands on March 18 are $40 that day.

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Other special days include "Senior Night," Wednesday, March 22, fro 6-11 p.m. Senior admission (those 60 years and older) pay $5, with other adults $10 and children $5. Ride armbands that night are $20.

A carousel ride spins during the 46th annual Collier Fair, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Collier County Fairgrounds in Naples, Fla.
A carousel ride spins during the 46th annual Collier Fair, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Collier County Fairgrounds in Naples, Fla.

Pets not allowed at the fairgrounds

Here's a friendly reminder that pets are not permitted on the fairgrounds. And please do not leave them in your vehicle.

Emotional Support animals also are not allowed on the fairgrounds. However, service animals as defined by the Americans with Disability Act are allowed.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Collier County Fair: Here's what to know before you go March 16-26

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