By Roxanne Brown
Lake County Fair Returns Friday for 105th Year
The Lake County Fair opens Friday, April 10, bringing 10 days of rides, livestock shows and long-standing traditions to Eustis, participants and residents from Lake County and beyond.
Running through April 19, the fair blends generations of history with a packed schedule of attractions, from the hum of the midway to the early-morning bustle inside the livestock barns.
Agriculture remains at the heart of the fair, with local 4-H and FFA students showcasing months of work through competitions featuring cattle, swine, goats and poultry. For many families, it’s the main event; a chance to not only experience a spring tradition but an opportunity to rally behind the next generation of farmers and ag leaders.
Out on the midway, the energy shifts. Bright lights, classic carnival rides and games fill the grounds, alongside the kind of indulgent fair food people wait all year for, including things like funnel cakes, fried Oreos, hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy and many other sugary, decadent treats.
Entertainment also runs throughout the event, with live shows, contests and returning crowd-pleasers like pig races keeping the schedule full. Inside the exhibit halls, entries in baking, art, photography and crafts highlight local talent from across the county.
Now in its 105th year, the fair continues to serve as both a celebration of Lake County’s agricultural roots and a spring tradition that brings the community together year after year.
Weekday gates open at 5pm, with earlier start times on weekends, giving visitors plenty of chances to make a night, or a full day, of it.
For more information about prices, parking and schedules, visit https://www.lakecofair.com.
Originally from Nogales, Arizona, Roxanne worked in the customer service industry while practicing freelance writing for years. She came on board with Akers Media in July 2020 as a full-time staff writer for Lake & Sumter Style Magazine and was promoted to Managing Editor in October 2023—her dream job come true. Prior to that and after just having moved to Florida in 1999, Roxanne had re-directed her prior career path to focus more on journalism and went on to become a reporter for The Daily Commercial/South Lake Press newspapers for 16 years. Additionally, Roxanne—now an award-winning journalist recognized by the Florida Press Club and the Florida chapter of The Society of Professional Journalism—continues working toward her secondary goal of becoming a published author of children’s books.
