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    Central Florida Fairgrounds

    3.1 (61 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ricarta C.

    Rain or shine the event must go on ! The Night Nation 5K run was an epic run of music , glow in dark everything and all for a good cause ! The actual event was a 5 stars however the parking and running in mud was a 1star ! A back up pan to use Barnett park for the race would have been way better than running and waking in puddles that were ankle deep, mosquitoes and darkness. The parking was horrendous!!!! They charged $20 to park in mud where some cars were stuck after the event or hit from other cars trying to get out. Would I go to another NNR, absolutely but not during the rainy season again . Stand up to cancer and join the run in your city !!!

    Ciara D.

    Last night I went to this event "Nude Night" hosted at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, a venue where many events take place. However, about this event, I expected more performances. The first event I assisted was back in 2009 and the exhibition was amazing... let's say, no restrictions. After many years, I go back to see this event and I was very surprised at all the restrictions they may have imposed over the years, and the experience was not as amazing as my previous event. However, the paintings by the different artists were absolutely stunning and all were available for purchase. Last, I will always be impressed and amazed by the acrobatic and pole dance performances.

    Probably one of the things I was most excited about yet had no seasoning or much flavor
    Isavalerie M.

    Florida state fair it was an amazing time with little to no crowds and lots of yummy food!!

    Scott W.

    My Wife and I came out to the Fairgrounds for "Nude Nite" on Valentine's Day (2-14-2020). This was our first time attending the event and we both thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I feel like a hermit because Nude Nite was celebrating its 15th year and this is my first-time hearing about it (Thank you Kelly H. & YELP). Nude Nite is a body-themed immersive pop-up art experience that includes nude artwork, Burlesque stage shows, body painting, interactive works and much more. The event was scheduled for February 13th through the 15th from 6:00pm to 12:00am. Tickets were discounted to $30 with early online purchase through Eventbrite or $35 at the door. Event highlights: * Three Burlesque shows with two performers for each show (9pm, 10pm & 11pm). * Free Face and Body Painting. * Variety of erotic pole dancers. * Stilt walkers. * Acrobat shows. * Interactive works of art. * Performers wearing unique costumes. * Nudity! * Photography encouraged. Something to note about the event is that there are no tables or chairs. The only place to take a load off was in a small tented area toward the back of the venue. I thought that this was a great idea but it was a bit packed in there. Other than that, there is literally nowhere to take a break from standing for 6 hours. I had trouble in the 4.5 hours I was there so I can only imagine how someone twice my age must feel. The other thing I noticed is there was not much food available to choose from. "Uncommon Catering" was there and provided about 9 menu options but they were limited. I figured with several hundred guests being there for several hours there would be more food choices available. With that said, after ordering food or drink, patrons were left wandering around awkwardly with their hands full the duration of their meal. Might want to rethink this process in years to come. Drink prices were reasonable. $5 for a beer and $8 for wine or mixed drink. The options were somewhat limited but because this is a "pop-up" event I give them a pass especially since the bartenders were on point with that $8 pour. The Bathrooms are located in an adjacent building outside of the main venue. Although there is a vast supply of urinals and stalls in the men's room to choose from, there are some problems to note. Several of the soap and paper towel dispensers are not functioning, toilets are leaking from fittings, doors are missing hardware and locks, tile and drywall needs repair or patching. I have seen much worse in my travels but in my opinion, the bathrooms could use a much-needed refresh. I would definitely return to Nude Nite in the future, I just hope the next time we come some of the issues are addressed. I doubt much will change especially since this was their 15-year anniversary and they are at the mercy of the convention center for the bathroom related issues. However, I would return because all the great artwork and people involved in the production of this event.

    2020 Rising Vibes Reggae & Ska Festival
    Joe S.

    We came here for the 2020 Rising Vibes Reggae and Ska Festival. Thanks to the Orlando Yelp team for the tickets. The event was fun although the weather was chilly and windy. Luckily we dressed for the occasion. Some people did not. It's nice Orlando has a venue like this, but having been to a number of other outdoor festivals, I think the venue could use an update. And $20 to park was a little outrageous, and would have been more so had the tickets not been gratuitous. It's cheaper to park in Downtown Orlando. I'm not sure if it's the event or the venue which charges that, but that will keep people away from coming back. The restroom situation for the Amphitheater was a little concerning. The lines were pretty long to get in and I'm pretty sure only one building was opened. Some of the sinks in the men's room were non-operational as well. There's a restroom right outside the entrance and with a move of the admission, there would be at least 2 buildings for people to use. It's a nice venue for a medium to large event. However, I would think if the amphitheater event was packed full, managing all of the people would be a problem. There's a whole other area where they were setting up a fair/carnival with rides as well, but we were restricted to the stage side only. I hope they have more restrooms over there.

    Nancy W.

    We came here for a event. Nude Nite. The event was held at one of the warehouses on the grounds of the fairgrounds. There was plenty of parking and it was free. This was my first time to this event so I did not know what to expect but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We stayed for about 4 hours. Cost was $35 at the door. Liquor drinks for $8 beer was $5 and cokes were $3. There is very limited food options so I would definitely eat before you come. there is nowhere to sit no tables or chairs only a small seating area in the back that was packed with people. The bathrooms are outside in a different facility this would have been a disaster if it was raining. But it wasn't so I was happy! Shows that were put on were very good and the artwork was very interesting and beautiful. I think I may return in the future and bring some friends.

    The Devil Makes Three.
    Jeff N.

    Social Distortion and Flogging Molly brought me and my lady to Central Florida Fairgrounds not too long ago. Overall, it's a refreshing spot to see a concert, away from the manufactured glitz of venues like House of Blues. Location, it's easy to reach from Downtown Orlando. Parking-wise, there's plenty of it, and Central Florida Fairgrounds does a good job of dispersing traffic through various exits. Depending on the event, there's usually some decent food and drink vendors for a amphitheater/ fairgrounds. The vibe and feel is very laid back and down home, which makes watching a show there enjoyable -- especially, if you're trying to watch your favorite band up close to the stage. Central Florida Fairgrounds is good spot to see concerts, as I'm sure other events that take place at the venue.

    Central Florida Fair 2023
    Ernie T.

    I am comparing it to other fairs that I have been to and I am comparing it to the South Florida Fair. Went here on Saturday, the entree fee online was $15/person. This fair in central Florida has it's unique qualities to it. It was not crowded at all and vendors are considerably friendly, especially when I was walking around with a turkey leg on my hand and every stand I walk pass were talking about it, it was a fun experience. This one compared to the south Florida fair is that it was spacious and it also have a helipad that offer helicopter style sightseeing that circles around the fair. When compared to south Florida fair it lack the food variety and less attraction. In the one down south , it has stands with gator meats and Americanized Chinese food but the central Florida fair only have traditional fair food and only one or two stands that offer tacos and kebabs, most stands foods that they offer are repeats of one another. The attraction at the south Florida one has more going on with horses and other type of animal interaction for free, in the central Florida fair it has a "cool zoo" that you have to pay $5/person just to get in a decent size tent to see some animals. Overall, it is a good place to hangout with friends and something to do while you are in town.

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    I got there little after 3 and most places were closed. It was not a good flea market with the choice of items. Never go.

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