FLORIDA FAIR NEWS CONTINUED…...………..……………………………………….. VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIR &
YOUTH SHOW circa 2010 By Thom Giordano, Marketing Director
Ask them, and they will share. That’s what Volusia County Fair organizers believed of Fair patrons as they set out for the second year to collect non
-perishable food items at the Fair’s main gates. Visitors more than stepped up to the challenge. Monday night at the Fair, visitors were encouraged to bring in two cans of food for Second Harvest Food Bank in return for half-priced gate admission. The food bank received 3.1 tons (6,218 pounds) of non-perishable food items at the gate, filling more than two trailers and requiring multiple trips to the distribution center to unload them. Food bank representatives said Wednesday the food do-
nations are enough to feed 177 families of four for at least three days. We were absolutely blown away by folks’ generosity this
year,” said Volusia County Fair Association Executive Di- rector David Viers. “Last year, we did a similar promotion, and people donated about 1,800 pounds – which also was unbelievably generous. This year, they gave even more. We thank everyone for their kindness.” This year, we welcomed an estimated 177,000 fun-lovers
through the gates of the Volusia County Fair, which wrapped up Nov. 14. During that time the Fair collected hundreds of pounds of recyclable aluminum cans, sup- ported youth programs, educated local school children about animals and more through pre-fair school tours, and entertained thousands with comedy, music, dance, hypno- tists, amazing rides and more. Deggeller Attractions pre- miered the Super Shot drop ride and a new bumper car ride. Concerts with John Michael Montgomery, Jason Mi- chael Carroll, and Brenda Lee (2 shows on Senior Day) filled the house. Livestock animal shows and auctions are a staple of the
great county Fair, and in the case of the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show, such events are a tradition that dates back to the first fair in 1923. More than 1,000 animals were registered for show or auction. Livestock, poultry and rabbits were entered into the Volu-
sia County Fair & Youth Show events by members of local Florida Farmers Association chapters, 4-H Clubs through- out Volusia County, other agricultural youth groups, and individuals. The animals are shown by the youth and judged through the Danish System of Judging, which is based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets that standard, rather than how it com- pares with other exhibits. Blue, Red, and White, ribbons are distributed. The Livestock Auction was up 30 percent in revenue which did not include the new Meat Goat Auc- tion this year. Just wait until you see what we're planning for 2011. Mark your calendar now for a trip to DeLand!
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Dennis Lee chats with 2010 Miss Volusia County Fair Queen Rayna Hirt
Luke Scott of the Baltimore Orioles
stopped by the fair and vogued with
David Viers, CFE - Executive Director of
the Fair. Luke is a native of DeLand and was
named 2010 Baltimore Oriole MVP.
Mike Putnal,
President and Bobby Jones,
Superintendent,
Volusia County Fair put a lot of work into this year’s
Ag-Venture Land.
Wilson and Carlene Sparks celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary at the 66th annual Volusia
County Fair on Friday, November 12, 2010. Wilson is a Past President of the Florida Federation of Fairs.
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