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Our FREE Park & Ride from The Mall at Wellington Green is back for the 2026 Fair!
The Mall at Wellington Green has designated the Parking Lot between Dillard's and Macy's for our FAIR PARK & RIDE.

SHUTTLES will run continuously on MLK DAY (Jan. 19) and all Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Tuesdays of the 2026 Fair as follows:
Friday, January 16 - First bus starts at 3:00 p.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Saturday, January 17 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Sunday, January 18 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Monday, January 19 (MLK Day) - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Tuesday, January 20 - First bus starts at 3:00 p.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Friday, January 23 - First bus starts at 3:00 p.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Saturday, January 24 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Sunday, January 25 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Tuesday, January 27 - First bus starts at 3:00 p.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Friday, January 30 - First bus starts at 3:00 p.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Saturday, January 31 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.
Sunday, February 1 - First bus starts at 10:00 a.m., last pickup from the Mall is 15 minutes before the gates close.

The last shuttle leaving the Fairgrounds will be 30 minutes after the Midway closes.

NOTE: On the last Sunday of the Fair (Sunday, February 1) last bus from the Mall departs at 6:30 p.m.

BEAT THE TRAFFIC! SAVE $$$!
On Saturdays and Sunday, you also have the option to park at the Palm Beach Central High School for FREE and a 10 minute shuttle ride will bring you to the Fair, starting at 10AM!
This service will run from Palm Beach Central High School located at: 8499 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.

SHUTTLE SERVICE BEGINS AT 10 A.M. AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING WITH RETURN SERVICE UNTIL MIDNIGHT.

General Parking is $15; Premium Parking is $25

Parking lots open at:
8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day and
10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CREDIT CARD ONLY.

Gates

Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day, and at Noon, Monday through Friday. The Midway opens an hour after the gates open.

ACCESIBLE PARKING.

Accessible parking spaces are available in the Pink Lot/Lot 6. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park. There is no free parking for handicap permits.

Arrive early.

There is plenty to see and do. Remember which Parking Lot color your car is in. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your surroundings to avoid confusion when you depart.

Auto assistance.

If you lock your keys, have a flat tire or a dead battery, a parking attendant can notify a Fair-certified towing service, and they will assist you with your minor emergency needs.

TRAFFIC

Weekend traffic can be very heavy on Southern Boulevard, Sansbury's Way and Belvedere Road during the South Florida Fair.

We have some great options so you can spend your time enjoying the Fair instead of waiting in traffic:

BUS.

Use the iGO! website or app to plan your route from anywhere in Palm Beach County. Visit Palm Tran's website for more information.

TRI-RAIL/BRIGHTLINE.

If you are in South Florida, you can Park & Ride and take the Tri-Rail or Brightline to West Palm Beach Station. Or use Google Maps and click on the Public Transportation icon. For more information call 1.800.TRI-RAIL (874.7245) or go to https://www.gobrightline.com/

For your safety.

In order to help protect our valued guests, the South Florida Fair will conduct searches of bags at our gates, as a condition of entry onto the fairgrounds.

EXPECT TO WALK THROUGH METAL DETECTORS AND/OR WANDS, SO EMPTY YOUR PERSON OF METAL OBJECTS.

The South Florida Fair DOES NOT allow the following items to be brought onto the fairgrounds:

1. Illegal firearms/weapons;
2. Explosive devices/fireworks;
3. Alcoholic beverages;
4. SELFIE STICKS;
5. Drones;
6. Any other item deemed to be a danger to others.

BE ADVISED

Have a blast!

The South Florida Fair is the biggest and oldest event in our community. It’s 17 days of outrageous fun for the entire family. Visit often and have a great time!

Questions? Call 561-793-0333