Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition

Name

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition

Legal name

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.

Website

https://fairexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fair and Exposition Event Services

NAICS

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA), Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Community event management
• Fair exposition services
• Venue rental services
• Youth education programs
• Exhibition event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Admission tickets sold to fairgoers for the annual Youth Fair event
2. Vendor Concessions: Outdoor and indoor commercial spaces available to concession operators and product vendors
3. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsorship opportunities offering on-site visibility, brand activation, and marketing exposure to over 500,000+ fairgoers
4. Facility Rental: Fair Expo Center generates revenue by renting facilities for trade shows, corporate events, concerts, weddings, and private parties throughout the year
5. Entertainment & Concert Sponsorships: Opportunities to sponsor entertainment lineup and concert programming

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that produces The Youth Fair, an annual 21-day spring event ranked among the top 35 fairs in North America featuring rides, food, games, live entertainment, agricultural shows, and student exhibits, attracting 500,000+ guests. The organization also operates the Fair Expo Center, a year-round multi-venue rental business across 86 acres hosting 70+ events including trade shows, corporate retreats, concerts, festivals, weddings, and private parties, plus a Fair Expo Pickleball Center sub-brand.

Product overview

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition operates primarily as a dual-function organization: it produces The Youth Fair, an annual 21-day event ranked among the top 35 fairs in North America, and operates Fair Expo Center — a year-round multi-venue rental business hosting 70+ events. The core product, The Youth Fair, combines carnival attractions (80+ rides across Majorland, Kiddieland, and Kiddieland Too), food and game stands, live entertainment, and a major Student Exhibits Program showcasing 44,500+ student projects. The Fair Expo Center provides venue rental services through six named facilities: Arnold Hall & Reilly Coliseum (77,940 sq. ft.), Edwards Hall (35,581 sq. ft.), E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion (49,000 sq. ft.), Blue Ribbon & Carousel Room, Main Entrance Building, and The Fairgrounds (80 acres). The organization also operates the Fair Expo Pickleball Center as a standalone sub-brand. Supporting digital products include the Youth Fair Mobile App (iOS/Android) and an online ticketing system via Etix. Additional programs — Student Exhibits, Youth Agriculture Exhibits, and Open Cattle Shows — function as competitive divisions within the annual fair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Youth Fair
• Fair Expo Center Venue Rentals
• Fair Expo Pickleball Center
• Youth Fair Mobile App Official mobile application for The Youth Fair available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, enabling users to purchase tickets, view event schedules, and access fair information.
• Student Exhibits Program Annual student showcase displaying 44,500+ projects across categories including fine arts, performing arts, culinary, crafts, clubs, agriculture, and more, hosted in Arnold Hall and Edwards Hall as a competitive exhibition program.
• Youth Agriculture Exhibits Agricultural competition program for youth featuring horticulture, landscape design, market hog, lamb, steer, poultry, rabbit, and cavy shows as part of the annual fair.
• Open Cattle Shows Open cattle show competition featuring Angus, Brahman (Red and Gray), Brangus/Ultra, Dairy, and Limousin breeds for both youth and open divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $11 million contributed to community since 1952
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PepsicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Youth Fair with on-site brand presence and activation opportunities
• SedanoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing community support and brand visibility at the fair
• ED/FED (Education Federal Credit Union)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of The Youth Fair sponsor with financial services branding
• FPL (Florida Power & Light)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of The Youth Fair sponsor
• Holiday Network GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of The Youth Fair sponsor
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of The Youth Fair sponsor
• Miami MarlinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends of The Youth Fair sponsor - local sports team partnership
• Sergio's PrintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor providing printing services
• Intuit TurbotaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing tax-related services visibility
• EtixcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ticket sales platform partner. Contact for questions about online ticket orders at 1-800-514-3849
• Miami-Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partnership to showcase artistic, academic and athletic talents of more than 44,500 students through competition and exhibition
• Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to host year-round student athletics tournaments and provide rent-free space for community programs including Tamiami Youth Basketball and Summer Camp Programs
• International Association of Fairs and Exposition (IAFE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for competitive exhibits awards and best practices
• Florida Federation of FairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for industry awards and professional development
• Florida Festivals and Events AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for SUNsational awards recognizing excellence in event marketing
• Greater Miami Festivals and Events AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association that awarded Hall of Fame recognition in 2025
• JoliSports AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy providing pickleball programs including The Academy, The Showdow Series, The 50+ Club, and The Drill Sessions at Fair Expo Pickleball

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MiamiYouthFair
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiamiYouthFair
• Instagraminstagram.com/MiamiYouthFair
• TikToktiktok.com/@miamiyouthfair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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