FLORIDA FAIR NEWS………………………………...……………………... MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR EXPO CENTER DELIVER-
ING WIDE ARRAY OF EVENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS
MIAMI, FL – In the heart of Southwest Miami-Dade County lies
the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center, a multi-purpose facility that has become the area’s primary destination for community events. From car and pet shows to cultural festivals, receptions, trade shows and outdoor concerts, the bilingually staffed center offers 86-acres of indoor and outdoor space. Today, the Fair Expo Center hosts close to 60 events throughout the year and remains the permanent home for the Miami-Dade County Fair. “The Fair Expo Center enjoys a consistently high level of atten-
dance for its events because of its reputation of bringing an attrac- tive mix of entertainment, activities and exhibits to South Florida,” said Phil Clark, CEO of The Fair Expo Center. “Each event’s suc- cess is due in part to the unique layout options available, which are flexible to fit a variety of vendor needs.” In addition to the 80 acres of open space that can accommodate
huge festivals and events of more than 100,000 guests, the Fair Expo Center has three main indoor facilities that have hosted a plethora of events. All water, sewer and electrical connections (including hookups for 400 recreations vehicles) are underground. Permanent overhead lighting is located throughout the facility. Arnold Hall and Coliseum is an exhibition hall providing more
than 70,000 square feet of event space. It is fully air-conditioned and features a quality sound system, extensive electrical capacity, private show offices and box offices. Arnold Hall has hosted cul- tural festivals such as the ExpoNica International Festival and Cuba Nostalgia and pet shows such as the Greater Miami Dog Club Show, as well as Telemundo’s Liga Contra el Cancer Annual Telethon. The E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion is host to the West Miami Home
Show, Tamiami Kids Festival, Univision’s Salud es Vida (Health is Life) Expo, Victor Bean’s Southern Classic Gun & Knife Shows, Tamiami International Orchid Festival and the Familia & Hogar Expo. Opened since March 2000, it features two food service ar- eas as well as video and audio capability for large and small groups. Fully air-conditioned, it contains 49,000 square feet of show space that can be arranged to meet the needs of almost any trade show, meeting or special event. For larger events, a wide covered walkway connects the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion with the Arnold Hall so guests can easily travel back and forth. In addition, Edwards Hall provides a modern exhibition hall that
is fully air-conditioned and features a quality sound system, exten- sive electrical capacity, and a private show office. Edwards Hall contains more than 35,000 square feet of unobstructed show space with all the features needed for a successful trade show, sporting event or convention. Smaller areas available onsite to accommodate more intimate
gatherings include the Grand ballroom (up to 400 people) and the Carousel Room (125 person capacity). For additional information about booking an event at The Fair
Expo Center, please contact Sira Camilo, Sales and Hospitality Manager at (786) 315-5266 or you can email Siraat
scamilo@fairexpo.com
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FRIGHT NIGHTS AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS Fright Nights, the scariest Halloween phenomenon ever, re-
turned to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. This year’s terror-full attraction kicked off Thursday, October 13th and was redesigned to be scarier than ever before! The largest haunted attraction in South Florida included 3 horrifying haunts totally redesigned for maximum terror. “HEX” - Before modern day Baton Rouge was settled, the
swampy lands of the area were home to many gypsies, witches and priests. The society was steeped in tribal culture and prac- ticed the dark arts to achieve immortality, power and balance. Attendees were able to take a step through the trails, villages and many shrines of HEX where they experienced sadistic rituals, lost innocence and the ultimate sacrifice . . . your soul! “FREAKERS” – Where your childhood fears came to life. The
toy box was full of bad intentions. An army of FREAKERS poured out from under your bed, your closets, the basement and filled the streets of your neighborhood. Nowhere was safe. You could not hide from your fears. They know everything about you, because you helped to create them. Attendees were able to roam the hall- ways of the old house you grew up in and slip into dark corners of your imagination, where there was always something evil lurking just around the corner. “HOLLOW HILL” - At the home for the criminally insane, what
happens when the patients take over the asylum? In the spring of 1933, the staff of HOLLOW HILL found out just that! After endur- ing much torture and starvation during a long and brutally cold winter in the drafty halls and chambers of the Asylum, the “residents” rose up and murdered most of the Doctors, Nurses and Security on staff. Though these maniacs had gained a level of freedom, the building was completely locked and sealed. With food supplies running short, the madness increased as the pa- tients turned to cannibalism and violence towards each other and the few remaining “outsiders!” From a monster midway with thrill- ing rides and challenging games to a delicious food pavilion, Fright Nights was dedicated to making sure you enjoyed your visit.
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