Seasonal & Holidays
Sparklebration 2017: What To Know Before You Go
The Pasco County Fairgrounds will light up the night with fireworks after an afternoon of festivities for Independence Day.

DADE CITY, FL – Once again, the Pasco County Fairgrounds will celebrate America with county fair flavor for the Fourth of July.
Sparklebration 2017 features a traditional fireworks display after an afternoon of entertainments and events geared for the whole family.
Here’s what area residents need to know before you go to Sparklebration 2017:
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Date and Time
Sparklebration 2017 is set for Tuesday, July 4 from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Location
The event takes place at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City.
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Admission and Parking
Admission to Sparklebration 2017 is $5 per person. Children 12 and younger get in free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. The event is cash only at the ticket gates. ATMs are located on the fairgrounds.
Contests
The schedule for contests in the Dan Cannon Auditorium is:
- 4 to 5 p.m.: Hotdog Eating Contest Signup
- 4 to 6 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest Signup
- 5:15 p.m.: Hotdog Eating Contest
- 6 p.m.: Karaoke Signup
- 6:15 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest
- 7:15 p.m.: Karaoke Contest
Entertainment
The following live acts will perform on the Outdoor Stage during Sparklebration 2017:
- 6 p.m.: Billy “Elvis” Lindsey
- 7 p.m.: Dennis Lee Show
- 8:05 p.m.: Billy “Elvis” Lindsey
- 8:40 p.m.: Dennis Lee Show
Other Attractions
The following attractions will be available throughout Sparklebration:
- All-American Food Court
- Vendor Mall
- Bloodmobile
- Bounce houses and jumpers
- Face painting
- Pony rides and petting zoo
- Tony the Balloon Guy
- Fran Goh, Living Statue
- The Plant Guy
- Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus
Fireworks
Sparklebration 2017 will end with a professional fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks. The display is scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
For more information, visit www.pascocountyfair.com.
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