Florida Fair News 104th South Florida Fair a success
despite challenging weather By Doreen Marcial Poreba Not even multiple tornado watches and warnings,
thunderstorms and nonstop rain on consecutive days could keep the South Florida Fair officials from another successful run. “Tiny” Tim Burger and Chelsea Taylor of sponsoring station WIRK
kicked off the opening day ceremonies on the ice skating rink. They were joined by Ameri- can rapper, actor and television host Vanil- la Ice, Palm Beach County Mayor Mary Lou Berger and Jack Frost, the fair’s chairman of the board of trustees. Surrounded by ice skaters from Rosstyn Ice Shows, they cut the ribbon, which officially marked the fair’s start. Various dignitaries from Palm Beach County attended a VIP lunch-
eon that followed. The fair’s theme this year was Discover the Palm Beaches, powered by FPL.” “By showcasing what’s in our own back yard, we were able to give
its 17-day run, the 104th season of the South Florida Fair still rose to the occasion. On days that were not impacted by weather, fairgoers flocked to the event, in some cases establishing new records for admissions and midway revenues, according to President and CEO Rick Vymlatil.
the county, municipalities and attractions an opportunity to showcase their offerings,” said the fair’s COO and Vice President Vicki Chouris. “We received tremendous feedback, even from lifelong residents who said they were able to discover something about the area that they did not know about.” Even though the fair experienced more than five inches of rain during
St. Lucie County Fair ready to kick off #51!!
2016_SFFair_Scholarship Winners 6x4 – During the South Florida Fair, offi- cials awarded 21 area high school students a total of $35,000 in scholarships to use at any accredited insti- tution of higher learning.
WIRK morning show hosts “Tiny” Tim Burger and Chelsea Taylor (far left and right) are joined by Vanilla Ice, Palm Beach County Mayor Mary Lou Berger and South Florida Fair Chair Jack Frost during Opening Day Ceremo- nies.
Carnival Eats crew with Vicki Chouris – “Carnival Eats” TV host Noah Cappe with the fair’s Vice President and COO. The South Florida Fair will be fea- tured on this TV show which features a roller coaster of culi- nary delights — later this year.
U.S. Congresswoman Lois Frankel, South Florida Fair Chairman of the Board Jack Frost, and West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio at the fair’s VIP luncheon.
The St. Lucie County Fair is preparing for the 51st annual fair.
Entertainment includes Hairball a 80’s rock band that not only sounds like the sounds of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Ozzie Os- bourne, and many more of our favorites from the 80’s but the look like them too…you will think the originals are actually on stage. On the grounds are the Transformers, Laser Tag, Jurassic Kingdom, Show Me Safari Racing Pigs and Petting Zoo, Island Steel Drum Band, Chris and Lloyd Mabrey, Buford the Bear and more. We are happy to announce the completion of the new 8000
square foot Small Animal Building! The small animal youth are excited and ready to move into their new home!! The build- ing was built by local contractors RK Davis. Best of Everything to all our spring fairs and if you have a chance please stop by for a visit!!
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