FLORIDA FAIR NEWS……..……………………..………………………………………..
North Florida Fair 2010 By Mark Harvey, Manager, North Florida Fair
town. But, it was in town and it was a very successful 69th North Florida Fair. Numbers were up across the board. The total number of attendees was up over last year by 4.5%. All told, over 98,000 people came to the fair to entertain their family and enjoy themselves. Midway gross sales were up a corresponding amount. Many positive comments were received regarding the
It seems like only yesterday that the grounds were full of food, rides, people, and all forms of agri- culture. I look out now and see closed buildings and barren ground. There is nothing to indi- cate that a fair was recently in
It’s all about family— Wanda Jones, Man-
quality family entertainment offered by the North Florida Fair. Circus Maximus performed under the big top and con- sistently played to a full house. The Wild World of Animals entertained and educated young and old alike about exotic and endangered animals. Magician Al Belmont of Bel- mont’s Magic Show provided quality magic tricks, illusions, and comedy to fair patrons. The Show-Me Swine Races and Petting Zoo were as popular as ever. It was a great entertainment package and the patrons responded with attendance and praise. The North Florida Fair is gaining momentum and intends to do it bigger and better in 2011.
Columbia County Fairgrounds Hosts 17th Annual Rodeo
The 17th Annual Florida Gateway Pro-Rodeo is scheduled
for March 18-20, 2011 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. The recognized leader in professional Ro- deo’s, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry. The PRCA sanctions nearly 700 rodeos annually in 40 plus states and is managed with fair- ness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards. With over 300 professional cowboys or cowgirls contestants from as far away as Canada, The Florida Gateway Pro-Rodeo has grown to one of the largest PRCA Rodeo’s in North Florida, competing for more than $8,000 in purse money and as well as points for the National Final Rodeo in Las Vegas at the year’s end. The Florida Gateway Pro-Rodeo is proud to help organi-
zations such as the Shriner’s Children with a Special Event Rodeo. The 7th Annual Miss Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Queens
will be crowned on Friday, March 18, 2011 during the ro- deo. The Queen’s win Scholarships, crowns, tiaras and more. The girls compete in two categories, horsemanship and interviews. For more information call 386-752-8822 OR visit the web- site at
www.columbiacountyfair.org.
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County’s Country Critter winners went on to the State Fair
The Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Queens being intro- duced by Wanda Jones. Little Miss Carly Jones, Jr. Miss, Karly Jones and Miss FGPR Sarah Cambers. The queens also helped serve during the reception.
The 2010 Fair was dedicated to
Ms. Nell Dukes who cut the opening
ceremony ribbon.
ager of the Columbia County Fair visits with Federation President
Jeanne Keaton and her grandkids
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