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Here’s Everything We Saw at the Marion County Fair | PHOTOS

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Here’s Everything We Saw at the Marion County Fair | PHOTOS

The Marion County Fair features Chloe's Prize Palace where guests can pop balloons for stuffed prizes. Photo: Saga Communications/Amber Battillo/352today


OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Fair is back for another year of festive fun. With over 20 rides, a variety of vendors, multiple carnival games, a petting zoo and more, there’s something for everyone. The fair is continuing the fun until Sunday, March 22 at the I-75 Flea Market at 4121 NW 44th Ave, Ocala with remaining days open from 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Guests can purchase tickets at the gate or online, however, there is a cash only $5 entry fee upon entering the fair. Wrist bands are $37 and $35 in cash with $1.50 for a single ticket $32 for 20 tickets and $55 for 62 tickets.

We recently stopped by the annual tradition. Check out our photos in the slideshow below.

  • Three tickets booths are lined up in an open field at a fair with guests waiting in line for tickets.
  • A group of people wait in line for a ride at a county fair.
  • A merry-go-round is dimly lit on one side a brightly lit on the other. It spins with no guests on it.
  • A large fair ride has seats elevated by metal supports as guests board it. The is illuminated by green lights with a large, blue sign toward the top of the backdrop facade reading, "Zues."
  • A small kids' ride features small two-person seats, decorated like taxis.
  • A small kids' ride with seats in the shape of helicopters goes around in a circle.
  • A large Ferris Wheel stands behind kids' rides at a fair as the sun sets.
  • A large, metal, spinning ride features a large sign above it reading, "Starship." Guests stand around it as it spins.
  • A pirate ship ride swings guests high in the air from large, metal supports.
  • A game booth at a fair features balloons on a blue wall that guests can pop. Hanging above and around the wall are stuffed prizes. The top and bottom supports of the game read, "Popeye's Prize Palace."
  • A game stand features a water gun race where guests can compete for prizes.
  • Nine claw machines are lined up together with pictures of prizes at the top of the machines. A large Ferris Wheel with red, green, blue and yellow lights stand in the background.
  • A large, light up sign reads, "Big Prizes." Underneath is a fair game with prizes hung on a wall.
  • A large fun house features a sign on top reading, "Planet Rock-N-Roll." In front of it is a vendor selling handcrafted items.
  • A vendor sells sweaters and t-shirts hanging on metal racks with sizes for adults and kids.
  • A large food stand has a light up sign at the top reading, "Oreo's. Reagan's Sweet Shop. Funnel Cakes with glazed toppings."
  • A lemonade stand is bright yellow and in the shape of a lemon. Above it is a neon sign that reads, "Lemonade." In the background is a lively fair.
  • A large food vendor features depictions of fries and chicken on its wall. Guests stand at an order window, waiting for their food.
  • People walk around food vendors and a fun house at a fair.
  • A girl stands in the middle of a sphere metal cage. A man on a motorcycle rides on the side of the cage looking down at her.
  • A woman hangs upside down in a vertical split on a hoop lifted in the air.
  • A circus performance features a large facade with red and white walls and sparkling curtains in the center. A large sign above the curtains reads, "Victoria Circus." Guests sit behind a metal barrier waiting for the show to begin.
  • A performer rides a small bike with a large pole on a tight rope.
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