Bradenton Fair Kicks Off Thursday, Runs Through April 11

BRADENTON, FL — The 2021 Bradenton Fair kicks off Thursday and runs through April 11 at DeSoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

The event, presented by Wade Shows, brings rides, fair food, games and other fun to Bradenton residents and visitors.

Presale armbands, available online here, are on sale through Thursday at 5 p.m. Unlimited ride armbands are $18 for one day, saving up to $7 per person. A family four-pack of unlimited armbands is $60 for one day, saving groups up to $40 total.

After Thursday at 5 p.m., unlimited ride armbands are $20 per person Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Sunday.

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Wristbands are not recommended for children under 3 feet tall as there is a limited amount of rides they can safely ride, event organizers said.

Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there are numerous safety guidelines in place during the fair. Social distancing is encouraged at the event and contact between guests and employees has been minimized to prevent potential exposure. Event organizers have also increased cleaning protocols and sanitization at the fair.