Broward County Florida Fairgrounds Events

Broward is the county most people get wrong about fairs. It has no permanent fairgrounds, and it has not had a county fair on a fixed site in a long time. The Broward County Fair, a not-for-profit that was chartered in 1976, has spent most of its life moving from one borrowed venue to another. This guide covers that history, the fair’s most recent known run, the youth programs that still operate in the county, and the places that host rodeos and horse events. It also flags what I could not confirm for 2026 and 2027, since I did not find a verified schedule for either year.

Overview of Broward County Fairgrounds

Location and layout

Broward has no fairgrounds in the sense of land the county or a fair association owns and runs. Over the years the fair has been held at Broward Community College’s Davie campus, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Pompano Park Harness Racetrack in Pompano Beach, Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and City Center in Pembroke Pines. The most recent known run was at Gulfstream Park, which sits on U.S. 1 in Hallandale Beach.

Who runs it

The Broward County Fair is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture in 1976. It was founded by members of the Hollywood Jaycees. The fair’s principal aim is to showcase Broward’s agricultural industry, though local coverage has noted that agriculture in the county is small-scale, with the average farm property under five acres.

How long it has operated

The fair opened in 1976 at Broward Community College in Davie. After two years, the board voted to move to Hallandale, and it stayed at Gulfstream Park until 1996. It then moved to Pompano Park, and later to other venues. In 2012 it was held at City Center in Pembroke Pines, and a 2017 report said that was the last time a county fair had been held in Broward.

Why it matters to residents

Because the fair has moved so often, the community’s connection to it has depended on the people who keep it going rather than on a single place. The fair’s return to Gulfstream Park in 2017 was described as a homecoming, since the fair had run there for decades before 1996.

Upcoming Events at Broward County Fairgrounds

Event types

Because Broward has no permanent fairgrounds, large events are spread across private venues and public parks. Events associated with the county include the Broward County Fair, carnival rides and shows, trade fairs at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, and rodeo and horse events at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie. I could not verify a current calendar for demolition derbies, tractor pulls, swap meets, gun shows, concerts, or motocross events at any Broward venue.

Seasonal patterns

Past fair runs have been held in late fall. The 2017 return ran from mid-November through late November, and the 2012 fair also ran in November. A 2017 listing claimed a February and March run, but that page conflicts with the local news coverage and is not reliable.

Trade fairs at the convention center run through the year. Those are commercial events rather than fairs, so check the venue calendar if you are looking for them.

Finding the current schedule

Start with the Broward County Fair’s own website, which was the fair’s listed site for its past seasons. The Broward 4-H program can point you toward youth events, and the Davie Rodeo and Bergeron Rodeo Grounds publish their own event calendar through the Town of Davie.

Private rentals

I could not verify whether any Broward venue currently rents space to outside groups for fairs or private events. For Gulfstream Park, Pompano Park, and the convention center, the rental offices of those venues are the right contacts.

The Broward County Fair Itself

Name and dates

The annual event is the Broward County Fair. It is not on a permanent site, so the dates change every year. Recent runs have been held in November, most recently in 2017. I could not verify dates for 2026 or 2027.

Carnival rides and midway

The 2017 return brought more than 75 rides, shows, and attractions, and a later report said more than 100 rides and games, supplied by Hildebrand Rides. A 2017 circus act featured a motorcycle cage and a hypnotist. In 2012 the fair offered about 50 rides, including a Ferris wheel and a wild mouse roller coaster. Ride wristband deals varied by day.

Food vendors

Past fairs have featured international fair foods and the usual fried and sweet options. I could not verify which local nonprofits operate food stands in recent seasons.

Entertainment

Recent fairs have included circus acts, hypnotists, thrill shows, concerts, and a sports bar tent. The 2012 fair also hosted a Miss Broward County Fair pageant, a step competition, a talent contest, and a classic car show. I could not verify a lineup for any future season.

Livestock, competitions, and agricultural exhibits

The fair’s agricultural side has changed over the years. In 2017 there were no live animals on the grounds, although the fair hoped to bring them back later. Agricultural exhibits did appear in a 40-by-100-foot tent organized with the Broward County Farm Bureau, including exhibits from local beekeepers, junior master gardeners, Future Farmers of America, and the Florida Department of Agriculture. The 2012 fair included student agriculture and animal exhibits.

Because the county’s livestock program is limited, most of Broward’s youth livestock competition takes place outside the county. More on that below.

Admission and parking

The 2017 return charged $6 for children 27 to 52 inches tall, $10 for visitors 53 inches and taller, and free admission for children up to 26 inches tall. Attendees who took Broward Transit received $2 off. The 2012 fair charged $8 for adults and $4 for children on its opening days. These are historical prices, not current ones. Confirm current admission, parking, and season pass policies with the fair.

Facilities and Grounds

Exhibition buildings and barns

Broward does not have permanent exhibition buildings or livestock barns at a fairgrounds. The fair’s exhibits have been set up in tents and in whatever venue hosted the fair that year.

Grandstand and arena

The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie is the county’s best-known rodeo and arena facility. It is an indoor and outdoor facility in the historic downtown district of Davie, and its roots date to the early 1920s, when local residents began holding rodeos there. The arena has been upgraded over the decades and is the center of Davie’s western-themed tourist district. I could not verify its current seating capacity or event calendar.

Commercial vendor spaces

Vendor space at past fairs was inside the venue’s footprint. I could not verify booth sizes or availability for a current season.

Camping and RV

I could not verify RV or camping availability at any Broward venue for fair week.

Accessibility, parking, and amenities

I could not verify ADA parking, accessible routes, restrooms, parking capacity, first aid stations, or ATMs at any current venue. Ask the fair or venue operator directly. Past fairs have used site maps and designated shuttle routes, so the fair may have similar plans.

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

Commercial vendor booths

Booth applications for the fair have historically gone through the Broward County Fair organization. I could not verify a current application process, booth sizes, or deadlines.

Competitive exhibits

Broward’s county 4-H program takes part in the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which has served Broward youth since 2025. Broward 4-H members can compete in livestock, small animal, and horticulture divisions there. Exhibitors must register through the Miami-Dade fair’s online system. Deadlines for Broward 4-H members differ from the standard handbook dates, so contact the Broward extension office before you register.

Premium books

I could not verify premium book availability for any current Broward fair. The Miami-Dade youth fair publishes its own premium information.

Contact information

• Broward County Fair: contact through its official website for the current year’s details.
• Broward County 4-H (UF/IFAS Extension): the program is part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Its social media account is @BrowardCounty4H. I could not verify the current extension office address or phone number, so check the UF/IFAS directory.

Local fairgrounds provide opportunities to experience community festivals, agricultural displays, entertainment, and activities for visitors of different ages. People searching for Broward County Florida Fairgrounds Events can discover local gatherings and vendor opportunities while also exploring Brevard County Florida Fairgrounds Events.

Getting to Broward County Fairgrounds

Recent fair sites

Gulfstream Park is in Hallandale Beach on U.S. 1, which is the main north-south road along the county’s coast. From Fort Lauderdale, drivers typically head south on U.S. 1 to reach it. The 2017 fair used Gulfstream Park, so check whether it has hosted the fair since.

The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds are in downtown Davie, along the historic district’s main roads. Drivers from Fort Lauderdale can reach Davie from the major roads that connect the two cities.

Transit

Broward Transit offered a $2 discount on admission to the 2017 fair for riders who arrived by bus. I could not verify whether that offer applies to any current event.

Rideshare

I could not verify rideshare drop-off points for any current venue.

4-H and FFA at Broward County Fairgrounds

The extension office’s role

Broward’s 4-H program is run through UF/IFAS Extension, the University of Florida’s agricultural outreach arm. The county’s 4-H extension agent has led efforts to keep youth involved in fairs after the county fair disappeared. In 2017, 4-H ran its own Community Fair at Delevoe Park in March, and the agent said she expected 4-H groups to return to future county fairs.

4-H clubs

Broward’s 4-H clubs have focused less on agriculture than clubs in many other counties. Local coverage said the clubs emphasize topics like marine and environmental science, forestry, robotics, cooking, sewing, and archery. I could not confirm the current number of clubs.

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair

Broward 4-H members can compete in the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which runs in the spring. The 2025 fair ran from March 13 to April 6. Divisions open to Broward members include market livestock, small animals, and horticulture, and the program offered funding to help members buy livestock.

FFA chapters

I could not verify which local high school FFA chapters take part in a Broward fair or in the Miami-Dade youth fair.

Youth livestock auction

I found no verified information about a Broward County youth livestock auction. The Miami-Dade youth fair would be the place to ask about auction details for Broward members.

Special Events Beyond the Annual Fair

Rodeos and horse events

Davie is the center of Broward’s rodeo tradition. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds traces its roots to the early 1920s, when residents first held rodeos there, and a Davie Rodeo Association was formed to protect the arena. The grounds have hosted rodeo and western events for decades. I could not verify the current calendar.

Gun shows, swap meets, flea markets

I could not verify any gun shows, swap meets, or flea markets at a current Broward venue.

Motocross and ATV events

I could not verify motocross or ATV events for Broward in the current year.

Seasonal festivals

I could not verify chili cook-offs, harvest festivals, or holiday events tied to a Broward fairground.

Community fundraisers

The 4-H program has held community fundraisers, and in 2017 it ran its own community fair in March. I could not verify any current community fundraisers at a Broward venue.

Concerts and touring acts

Recent fairs have hosted concerts and touring acts, including a hypnotist and circus performers. I could not verify any current touring acts at Gulfstream Park or other Broward venues.

History of Broward County Fairgrounds

Early roots

The Broward County Fair was founded in 1976 by members of the Hollywood Jaycees and first held at Broward Community College in Davie. The fair’s stated purpose was to showcase the county’s agricultural industry alongside family entertainment.

Moves through the decades

The fair moved to Hallandale in its second year and stayed at Gulfstream Park until 1996. It then moved to Pompano Park, a harness racetrack, and later held runs at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and City Center in Pembroke Pines. In 2012 the fair was held at City Center in Pembroke Pines, and that was the last county fair held in the county before 2017.

Hiatus and return

A 2017 report said the fair had been absent for five years because promoters could not get city approval for the sites they chose. Lauderhill had balked at a proposal to use a parking lot, and Pompano Beach had not approved a setup at a flea market. The fair then reached an agreement with Gulfstream Park and returned in November 2017, after 19 years of moving from city to city.

Pandemic and later years

I could not verify the fair’s status during the pandemic or in the years after 2017. Local coverage I reviewed did not show a verified 2026 or 2027 run.

Cancellations

Broward’s fair has had several gaps. The most recent gap before 2017 was five years, and the fair was not held between 2012 and 2017. I could not verify the reasons for every gap, but the 2017 coverage cited difficulty securing city approval and a poor economy as complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Broward County Fair in 2026 and 2027?
I could not verify dates for either year. Past fairs ran in November, most recently in 2017. Check the fair’s official website or call the organization for current dates.

What time does Broward County Fairgrounds open?
Broward does not have a permanent fairgrounds. Hours depend on the venue hosting the fair in a given year, so check that year’s schedule.

Is there camping at Broward County Fairgrounds?
I could not verify camping or RV availability at any Broward venue for fair week.

How do I enter livestock in a Broward County fair?
Broward 4-H members can enter livestock at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair. Contact the Broward 4-H program through UF/IFAS Extension for registration rules and deadlines.

Are dogs allowed at Broward County Fairgrounds?
I could not verify pet policies for any current Broward fair venue.

Where do I park at Broward County Fairgrounds?
Parking depends on the venue. I could not verify parking details for a current fair.

Who do I contact to rent Broward County Fairgrounds?
Broward has no county-owned fairgrounds for rent. For venues that have hosted the fair, contact the venue’s rental office. For the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, contact the Town of Davie.

How much does it cost to get into the Broward County Fair?
The most recent verified prices are from 2017: $6 for children 27 to 52 inches tall, $10 for visitors 53 inches and taller, and free admission for children up to 26 inches tall. Prices for future fairs will differ, so confirm them with the fair.