Family Living and Education

We look forward to having you enter Family Living in 2025.

Click Here for Family Living Rules and Regulations Information

New: Online Family Living Entries  (Click Here)

NOTE: FAMILY LIVING ENTRIES Date & Times

  • Entry forms must be completed ONLINE before items can be turned in. Deadline for Entering is FEBRUARY 24, 2025 at 11:59pm.
  • ALL ENTRIES (except Food Preservation & Amateur Culinary see below)    WILL BE RECEIVED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 FROM 6:00PM – 8:00PM AND SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 FROM 10:00AM—3:00PM.
  • AMATEUR CULINARY AND FOOD PRESERVATION ENTRIES WILL BE RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AT 2:00PM ONLY, IN THE FAIR OFFICE.
  • HORTICULTURE ENTRIES WILL BE RECIEVED ON MARCH 11, 2025.

The Family Living/Education Building is a 40′ X 60′ which houses all of the local entries in the competition. You will see all of the quilts, preserves, cakes, pies, cookies, canned goods, and a vast display of most any products that are homemade by Collier County residents.

Each item on display has the Ribbon which it won attached, and the name of the entrant.

 

The Family Living building also showcases student’s work from schools throughout Collier County. Some of the competitions are Adult Sewing & Handwork, Youth Sewing & HandworkCultural Arts and Open Horticulture. Also, both Youth and Adult Arts & Crafts

Upcoming Events

We Are Extremely Thankful To Our Sponsors

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Private & Non Profit

Enriching our community by promoting education and agriculture while showcasing & rewarding youth achievement.

Enriching our community by promoting education and agriculture while showcasing & rewarding youth achievement.

Helping Communities

We have given back to a long list of other not-for profits and charities, your money spent stays in the community going towards good causes.

We have given back to a long list of other not-for profits and charities, your money spent stays in the community going towards good causes.

With an expected average attendance of over 90,000, our world-class fair provides your company with a captive audience. Help us, help you!

Grow your company

With an expected average attendance of over 90,000, our world-class fair provides your company with a captive audience. Help us, help you!

We are available for all your private events serving all types of parties and corporate events, let us know what you need!

Fairground Rental

We are available for all your private events serving all types of parties and corporate events, let us know what you need!

2025 49TH Annual Fair Countdown

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This Years 2025 Collier Fair is now Open.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Collier Fair Announces Closure for Today Only Due to Inclement Weather

[Naples, FL – March 22, 2024] – The Collier Fair announces with regret that due to inclement weather conditions, including the threat of flooding, thunderstorms, and damaging wind, the fairgrounds will be closed today, March 22, 2024. The safety of our patrons, vendors, and staff is our utmost priority, and we believe it is in everyone’s best interest to remain closed for the day.

However, we are pleased to inform our valued attendees that the closure is for today only. We are eager to welcome everyone back tomorrow, Saturday, March 23, for an exciting day filled with festivities as we present “Super Saturday” sponsored by Antojitos.

Here’s what you can expect on Super Saturday:

  • Adult Admission: $15.00 until 5:00 pm
  • Child Admission: $5.00 until 5:00 pm
  • Admission after 5:00 pm: $20.00 per person
  • Ride Armbands: $40.00**
  • **Sponsored by Antojitos

Exciting Livestock Shows sponsored by Creel Tractor Company:

  • 3:00 pm: Goat & Pee Wee Show and Showmanship
  • 7:00 pm: Rabbit & Cavy Show & Showmanship

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at the fairgrounds! Additionally, take advantage of the FAST PASS sponsored by Bartolone Excavating to make the most of your experience.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by today’s closure and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for Super Saturday!

For more information and updates, please visit our website at www.collierfair.com (http://www.collierfair.com) or contact us at 239-455-1444