2024 Contests

2023 Distinguished Citizen- Popi & Manny Ameres

(l-r)Fair President- Dianna Baker, Janelle Esposito, of Esposito Law Group, Sponsor of DC Award, Popi & Manny Ameres, Fair Director- Jon Neuhauser, Fair Director Gerry Wolfe and Fair Manager- Danny Alfonso

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 10, 2023

2024 Distinguished Citizen Award Nomination Form-

2024 MANATEE COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT

December 2, 2023

Orientation: November 12 - Kendrick Auditorium
Contestant lineup is determined, walk through of pageant day, and receive tickets for purchase. Get any questions answered in advance!
*required unless approved by Pageant Board of Directors

For Information Click on the Links Below:

Manatee County Fair Queen's Pageant

Baby Pageant January 20, 2024

Manatee County Fair Baby Pageant January 20, 2024

Baby Pageant Application

Hay Bale Decorating

1st Place Manatee Stock 4-H

12th Annual Manatee County Cattlemen Whip Popping Contest

Whip Popping Contest will be held on Saturday January 20, 2024 at 12:30pm.
Registration will begin at 12 noon.
Whips must be broken handle whips, in lengths of 8 to 14 feet.

17th Annual Manatee County Fair Charity Fun BBQ Cook-Off

Barbeque Cook Off - Information 2024 (Cook off information)

Barbeque Cook Off - Application 2024 (Cook off application)