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Featured
EVENT
T
he Osceola County Fair, held annually at Osceola
Heritage Park, is a cherished, 10-day long event filled
with unforgettable fun, including pig racing, a Paul
Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Miss Osceola Pageant, King Arthur
Flour’s Baking Contest, pet shows, market animal shows, and
many other critters (rabbits, chickens, buffaloes, zebras, camels,
and other exotic animals from Eudora Farms). There is so much
to do and see… add these five things to your must-do list!
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Shop for a Special Valentine’s Gift
With Cupid’s holiday just around the corner, why not
take that special someone to the Osceola County Fair
Marketplace for some handcrafted jewelry, homemade
honey, woodcarvings, or other artisan works to help
show your affection in a unique, creative, and one-
of-a-kind way? The Marketplace will be filled with
over fifty vendors on both weekends of the fair,
and boast events and entertainment within.
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Truck & Tractor Pull
Want something a little high-octane,
fast-paced, and fancy-free? Stop by the
Truck &Tractor Pulls to experience
heavyweight trucks and tractors
competing to tug, drag, and grind out
their full pulls to win the renowned title
of biggest horsepower, toughest truck,
or strongest tractor around! This high-
impact fun for all ages event is slated for
Saturday, February 13.
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Movie at the Midway
Tired of going to the same restaurant every year to celebrate Valentine’s
Day? Well, instead, come out to the Osceola County Fair’s first annual Movie
at the Midway, free with entry to the fair and presented by the Enzian Theater.
Sit beside the beautiful backdrop of the midway furnished by Strates Carnival
Rides and, afterwards, enjoy a nighttime Ferris wheel ride to overlook the area
landscape. This one-of-a-kind date night, ideal for all ages, is scheduled for
Friday, February 12.
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Get Hypnotized
Richard Barker, a world-renowned, professional hypnotist with television
and website credits, has spent the last 14 years working with thousands of
clients to entertain and improve lives through hypnotherapy and consultation.
A must-see stage show, catch one of his dazzling performances (various times)!
Will you volunteer to be hypnotized?
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Ride the Rides
James E. Strates Shows has been a midway staple of the Osceola County
Fair for years and returns in a big way. A locally-based company, Strates often
uses the Osceola County Fair to reveal its newest and most exciting rides,
so you do not want to miss exploring the over eighty rides and games at
this year’s event. Purchase a discounted Unlimited Ride Armband through
February 12 at your local Walgreen’s; $15 for weekdays and $25 for weekends
(not valid Friday, February 19).
TOP THINGS TO DO AT THE
OSCEOLA COUNTY FAIR
WHEN :
February 12
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WHere :
Osceola Heritage Park
1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane,
Kissimmee, FL 34744
OPENING Hours:
MON 12 pm; TUE - THU 5 pm;
FRI, SAT, & SUN 12 pm
Dai ly Admission :
(Subject to Change):
Adults $5.00; Children
(5 - 11)
$3.00
Children
(4 & under)
FREE
Seniors
(60+)
$3.00
Parking:
FREE
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