The 12th annual Palm Bay Fair kicked off its 2026 run at the Space Coast Harley-Davidson Fairgrounds in Palm Bay, Florida, offering nearly three weeks of rides, carnival games, live entertainment, and food vendors through March 29. The event is situated on 15 acres at 1440 Sportsman Lane NE, near the intersection of Interstate 95 and Palm Bay Road, adjacent to Bass Pro Shop.
Dates, Hours, and Location
The fair runs from March 12 through March 29, 2026, at Space Coast Harley-Davidson Fairgrounds in Brevard County. Weekday hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with extended Friday hours from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. On weekends, gates open earlier — Saturday from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission and Ride Pricing
General admission is $7 per person, with free entry for children under 36 inches tall, active-duty military personnel, veterans, and seniors aged 65 and older. Parking is free for all attendees.
Fairgoers can choose between individual ride tickets or unlimited ride armbands. The unlimited armband costs $25 on Monday through Thursday and $30 on Friday through Sunday, granting access to every ride from open to close. Individual tickets are also sold at booths inside the fairgrounds: five tickets for $7, 30 tickets for $35, or 50 tickets for $50. Each ride requires between two and five tickets depending on the attraction.
Live Entertainment and Free Shows
A full lineup of free entertainment is included with admission. On weekdays, visitors can enjoy Angela’s Petting Zoo from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., where guests can meet and feed animals. The Bumble Bee and Butterfly Stilt Walkers perform from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and The Squawk Amazing Bird Show runs multiple times each evening. A foam party takes place nightly from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekend schedules expand the entertainment offerings, with Angela’s Petting Zoo open from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and additional showtimes for the bird show, stilt walkers, and foam parties throughout the afternoon and evening.
Food, Drinks, and Sponsors
Food stands are spread throughout the grounds, and full alcohol bars are available for guests aged 21 and over. The 2026 Palm Bay Fair is sponsored by Space Coast Harley-Davidson, Lisko Family Amusements, Space Coast Daily, All Points, Erdman Automotive, and Budweiser.
How to Get More Information
Additional details about the fair, including ride descriptions and updated schedules, are available at PalmBayFair.com. Visitors can also call 1-855-386-3836 or email contact@spacecoastdaily.com with questions.
