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Sarasota County Fair Weekend Schedule

The sights, sounds and smells of the 2013 Sarasota County Fair return to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds this week.

Whether it's a deep fried oreo, a friendly camel or a good band to listen to, the 77th annual Sarasota County Fair has it all.

The fair runs through Sunday, March 24, and is located off of Fruitville Road and Ringling Boulevard.

Here are local bands featured at the fair:

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David Smash at Crackerland Saturday, March 16, at 3:15pm and 5:15pm

Drum Studio Allstars at Crackerland Sunday, March 17, at 3:15pm, 5:15pm and 7:15pm

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Trapezoid at Crackerland Monday, March 18, at 5:15pm and 7:15pm

Myakka at Crackerland Tuesday, March 19, at 5:15pm and 7:15pm

Ship of Fools Unplugged at Crackerland Wednesday, March 20, at 5:15pm and 7:15pm

Steve Arvey at Crackerland Thursday, March 21, at 5:15pm and 7:15pm

Passerine at Crackerland Friday, March 22, at 5:15pm and 7:15pm

Bill Schustik at Crackerland Saturday, March 23, at 3:15pm and 5:15pm

George Worthmore at Crackerland Sunday, March 24, at 3:15pm and 5:15pm

 

Here is this weekend's event schedule:

Saturday

Gates open noon to 11 p.m. 

Ride-all-day wristbands for rides are available for $20 from noon to 6 p.m..  No wristbands are sold after 5 p.m.

12:30 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Dairy Goat & Pygmt Goat Show — Houser Show Arena

7 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Beef Breeding Show — Houser Show Arena

Sunday

Gates open noon to 10 p.m.

Ride-all-day wristbands for rides are available for $20 from noon to 6 p.m..  No wristbands are sold after 5 p.m.

12:30 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Dog Show — VIP Tent

2 p.m. — 4-H Share the Fun — Main Stage

3:30 p.m. — Rabbit + Cavy Judging — Houser Show Arena

6 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Llama Show — Houser Show Arena

6 p.m. — 4-H Fashion Revue Show — Main Stage

For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.sarasotafair.com.

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