Dates
December 17–27
Full holiday season at Charlotte County Fairgrounds in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Enchanted Holiday Experience
A magical family Christmas under the Big Top
December 17–27
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Port Charlotte, Florida
Step Into the Magic
Walk through warm golden lights into a world of live holiday circus, Christmas characters, s’mores by the fire, and photo moments your family will treasure for years. One season. One fairground. Memories that last.
Ticketed · Big Top
Enchanted Holiday Circus
Aerial artistry, juggling, acrobatics, and holiday wonder under a glowing Big Top — a live family show for all ages.
Santa’s Village
FREE ENTRY
S’mores by the fire, games, a petting zoo, food vendors, Christmas merchandise vendors, a foam snow party, and much more. FREE ENTRY to Santa’s Village — activities inside (s’mores, games, petting zoo, foam snow party, food vendors, shopping) are paid. No ticket required to enter Santa’s Village (circus Big Top still needs admission).
Fairground favorites
Holiday Treats & Food
Roast s’mores by the fire, sip something warm, and enjoy classic fairground treats under strings of golden lights.
Instagram-worthy
Photo Opportunities
Capture glowing tents, village walkways, and holiday light moments — the kind of photos that become this year’s Christmas card.
Made for families. Built for wonder.
From first giggles under the Big Top to marshmallows by the fire, Enchanted Holiday Experience is where holiday tradition meets live circus magic — for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.
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Hours & showtimes
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Circus showtimes Dec 17–27 · Santa’s Village evenings from Dec 4. Details below.
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Charlotte County Fairgrounds
2333 El Jobean Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Parking
Free
Free parking at Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
This year’s attractions: Enchanted Holiday Circus (ticketed) and Santa’s Village (FREE ENTRY; activities inside are paid).
Hours & Showtimes
December 2026 · Charlotte County Fairgrounds
FREE ENTRY
Santa’s Village Hours
- Dec 4, 5 & 6 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dec 11–16 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dec 17–27 (circus show days) 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Open Dec 4–6 and Dec 11–27, 2026. Days with no circus shows: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Circus show days (Dec 17–27): opens at 3:30 PM, until 10:00 PM.
Ticketed · Big Top
Circus Showtimes
Tickets & Pricing
Circus tickets for the Big Top. Santa’s Village is FREE ENTRY.
On sale now
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Opening night Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 PM: adults $10, kids ages 3–12 $6. VIP stays $35. December 17 tickets → The free-child ticket is not included on December 17. Other dates stay $20 and $12.
General Admission
$20 adult
- 1 free child age 3–12 with paying adult (GA only)
- Additional child 3–12: $12
- Under 2: free lap seat
VIP
VIP
$35
- VIP ticket for the circus show under the Big Top
Frequently Asked
Are tickets on sale yet?
Yes — tickets are on sale. Use Buy Tickets to choose your show and checkout, or email enchantedholidaycircus@gmail.com.
What’s included this year?
Enchanted Holiday Circus under the Big Top (ticketed) and Santa’s Village (FREE ENTRY) with s’mores, games, a petting zoo, food vendors, Christmas merchandise, a foam snow party, and more. Activities inside the Village are paid.
Is Santa’s Village free?
Santa’s Village is FREE ENTRY — no ticket required to enter. Activities inside (s’mores, games, petting zoo, foam snow party, food vendors, shopping) are paid.
What are the ticket prices?
Opening night, Thursday December 17 at 6:30 PM: adults $10, kids ages 3–12 $6. VIP stays $35. The free-child ticket is not included that night. Other dates: General Admission $20 adult (includes 1 free child age 3–12 with a paying adult, GA only). Additional child 3–12: $12. VIP: $35. Under 2: free lap seat.
When are the circus showtimes?
December 17–27, 2026. Most shows 6:30 PM; Sat Dec 19 & 26 at 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Sun Dec 20 at 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Sun Dec 27 at 3:00 PM only. No show Dec 24. Santa’s Village: Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27, 6:00–10:00 PM (3:00–10:00 PM on Sat/Sun with circus shows). Parking is free.
Where is the event?
Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Season runs December 17–27.
How can I contact you?
Make This Christmas Unforgettable
December 17–27
Charlotte County Fairgrounds · Port Charlotte, FL
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