South Florida Fair hours, schedule: South Florida Fair kicks off Friday morning

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The South Florida Fair opens Friday morning at 11 a.m.

The first guests that arrive can attend the opening ceremonies which begin at 11:30 a.m.

Those guests who attend opening ceremonies get in for free.

Guests who miss the ceremonies can enter the gates at noon.

The fair runs through February 3 and is open every day of the week.

It offers rides, food and lots of entertainment.

The theme inside the Expo Center this year is "The Nation's Capitol: Washington D.C."

It features a replica of the Oval Office and Air Force One.

This year, the Palm Beach County Food Bank is pairing up with the fair, taking food donations.

The Food Bank has a strong need for food donations, and is asking guests to bring canned goods when they come to the fair.

Fair hours vary per day. For more on fair hours, visit southfloridafair.com.