Special Events
2025 Youth Fair Special Events
Take part in special events taking place at the 2025 Youth Fair! Special events subject to change without notice.
Retro Tributes
Every Day at the Main Street Stage
Experience the ultimate throwback with incredible tribute performances daily at the Main Street Stage! From classic rock legends to pop icons, these talented artists bring your favorite hits to life with electrifying energy and spot-on vocals.
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Pet Adoptions
4 pm to 10pm Inside Edwards Hall
The Youth Fair has partnered with Miami-Dade County Animal Services to not only have dogs available for on-site adoptions at Edwards Hall, but will provide four free admission tickets for the 2025 Youth Fair to anyone who adopts a dog from Miami-Dade Animals Services, now through April 4th. Miami-Dade County Animal Services currently has more than 550 dogs available for adoption. This initiative aims to increase community awareness with the goal of finding these dogs life-long homes.
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Be There! 5K
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:30 am
BE THERE to celebrate the Youth Fair’s opening weekend and be a part of this FUN run/walk with your family and friends. Participants will get a one-time behind-the-scenes view of the fairgrounds, as they make their way from the parking lot and through the midways during closed hours. This event supports the Youth Fair’s Scholarship program. All participants will receive a race medal, race t-shirt, swag bag and one complimentary admission ticket to the March 15 or March 16.
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Corn Dog Eating Competition at the Main Street Stage
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate corn dog champion? Put your appetite to the test at the Youth Fair’s Corn Dog Eating Competition! Contestants will race against the clock to see who can eat the most corn dogs in 4 minutes or who can finish 10 corn dogs the fastest. It’s a test of determination, strategy, and pure love for corn dogs! The winner will receive Fair swag, a Fair Family 4-Pack to return, Winner’s Trophy, Bragging Rights and more!
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Throwback Night with DJ Laz, DJ Zog, and DJ Jorge Santana at the Main Street Stage
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Get ready to turn back the clock at Throwback Night, featuring Miami’s own DJ Laz, DJ Zog, and DJ Jorge Santana! These legendary DJs will be spinning all your favorite throwback hits—from freestyle and old-school jams to iconic Miami anthems. Don’t miss this electrifying night of nonstop classics and retro vibes!
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Line Dancing at the Playhouse
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Put on your boots and join us for a high-energy line dancing event at The Playhouse! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our lively instructors will guide you through fun, easy-to-follow moves set to your favorite country and pop hits.
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