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This is YOUR fair! The Manatee County Fair offers many opportunities for community involvement and fun. You are invited to participate in pageants, talent competitions, arts and crafts, livestock shows and more.

The Manatee River Fair Association and Manatee Memorial Hospital proudly present the Manatee River Pageants.

Manatee County Fair Queen & Baby Pageants Info

Manatee County Fair Queen & Baby Pageants

Hay Bale Decorating Manatee County 4-H & FFA Clubs

Hay Bale Decorating Contest (Rules and application)

8th Annual Manatee County Cattlemen Whip Popping Contest

2020 Whip Popping

Distinguished Citizen

The Manatee County Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually by the members of the Manatee River Fair Association in cooperation with the Manatee Board of County Commissioners. This award recognizes those individuals who have made significant and meritorious contributions to Manatee County in the way of volunteer community service. Applications for the Distinguished Citizen Award must be received in the fair office by 5 PM on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Distinguished Citizen Award- 2020 (The Manatee County Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually by the members of the Manatee River Fair Association in cooperation with the Board of Commissioners of Manatee County.)

Manatee County Fair Charity Fun BBQ Cook-Off

Barbeque Cook Off - Information 2020 (Cook off information)

Barbeque Cook Off - Application 2020 (Cook off application)

Cheerleading Competition

Open to all Manatee County High Schools

Contact the Fair Office for Sign Up Form- 722-1639

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