WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The South Florida Fair is inviting guests of all ages to set sail on an exclusive adventure with its 2026 theme: “Party with the Pirates.” From January 16 – February 1, 2026, fairgoers will be encouraged to unleash their inner pirate with a variety of activities, entertainment, fair food and attractions inspired by the legends of the high seas. The fun takes place at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
But first, for four days only from November 7-10, fairgoers may want to take note of the Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale. Those who buy an advance discount ride voucher for $30 will receive a free Gold Access wristband.
Gold Access allows pass holders to move to the front of the ride lines on any one day of the fair. The normal cost of the Gold Access Pass at the gate is $12 Monday-Thursday and $20 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MLK Day, so the savings are considerable.
The Advance Ride Voucher can be redeemed for one Ride Wristband any one day of the Fair. Once the Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale ends, ride vouchers will continue to sell for $30 in advance at Publix and online. Once the fair opens, the price is $35 Monday-Friday and $50 Saturday and Sunday at any midway ticket plaza.
Advance admission tickets also will be available for purchase for $12 at Publix and online until January 15 at midnight. For those who use an advance discount admission ticket on opening day, January 16, they can keep the ticket and come back another day, courtesy of Publix. Once the Fair opens on January 16, admission tickets are $15 for 11 years and older Monday-Friday, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
During the fair, guests will have the opportunity to interact with costumed actors portraying pirates in history and The Golden Age of Piracy from the 17th and 18th centuries. Characters will include Blackbeard, a notorious British pirate who terrorized the Caribbean and American colonies in the early 18th century, and Anne Bonny, one of only a few recorded female pirates during this time period. She has become one of the most recognized pirates of the era, as well as in the history of piracy in general. Palm Beach County students will create their own pirate-themed flags that will be on display in the Expo Center. In Yesteryear Village, there will be encampments, scavenger hunts with pirate treasure, more costumed actors and a themed marketplace with pirate merchandise.
Returning Fair favorites include daily ice skating shows titled “Legends of the Frozen Cove,” comedy hypnotist Brad Matchett, Ag-venture Land, Moo-ternity area, daily parades, Taste the Treasure Fair Foodie Tour, Top Talent Showdown, Drumline Competition, Classic Rock Tribute Band Competition, Miss South Florida Fair & Miss Palm Beach County Scholarship Competition, bike nights, live concerts, livestock shows and certainly a variety of unique fried foods and more than 200 carnival rides and games.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2026 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on January 15 and the full fair will be held January 16 through February 1. For more information, call 561-793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.