WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - It was opening day at The Fair, meaning fair rides, including a new thrilling attraction, and fair foods are back for the next few weeks. Did we mention the food?
Gates for the Miami-Dade Youth County Fair opened in West Miami-Dade at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
“It’s exciting for the parents to watch those kids make those memories for the first time,” said Eddie Cora with the Miami-Dade Youth County Fair.
With a new “Spaceventure” theme, guests won’t know what’s around any corner.
“‘Spaceventure.’ It’s a way to get the kids and the teachers around a theme for the student projects right behind us,” said Cora. “Food and rides. This is going to be a great year.”
Eighty-five rides in total might make guests question the timing of their food choices.
What’s really hard to miss this year is X-Drive, The Fair’s newest thrill ride.
“I’m going to go get a seat and buy season tickets in front of it,” said Cora. “You know, any ride that can take you up, down, side, side, around, around, all at the same time, oh, but please, don’t eat before you ride.”
7News entertainment reporter Alex Miranda strapped in for X-Drive alongside Lynda Franc with The Fair.
“The most unpredictable ride of my entire life,” said Franc.
And, with 20 new food options — including the Korean barbecue fries at “Wings-N-Fries” — across 130 concession stands, guests will have plenty to munch on.
“No calories if you’re walking around,” said Cora.
Full-price tickets are $16, but Cora said he doesn’t want guests to pay that.
“Come before 6 [p.m.], half off,” he said. “You’ve got first responder discounts on Thursday, they come in free with family. Go to Sedano’s, buy your admission and unlimited rides cheaper than you can get them here. Ir’s a blast. It’s all the free entertainment we have here, too — the circus, the ice show, the different stages.”
The Fair is going to offer special menu items on Easter and St. Patrick’s Day.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Miami-Dade Youth County Fair
March 14 – April 7, 2024
10901 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165
fairexpo.com
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