Top 5 Things to Do at the Osceola County Fair
The 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 you must-do list!
5. Shop for a Special Valentine’s Day – 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.
4. Truck & Tractor Pull – Want something a little higher-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 is slated for Saturday, February 13.
3. 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.
2. 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?
1. 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).
Osceola County Fair – February 12 – 21, 2016
Osceola Heritage Park – 1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Opening Hours: Monday 12 pm; Tuesday – Thursday 5 pm; Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm Daily Gate Admission (subject to change): adults $5; children (5 – 11) $3; seniors (60+) $3; children (4 & under) free | Parking: Free
