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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2007
NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS:
Elaine Fitzgerald and Patricia Marks
(954) 956-8999
2007 Broward County Fair to Set the Stage “Hollywood-Style”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Prize animals, rides, cotton candy, action! “It’s Showtime” – that’s the theme for the 2007 Broward County Fair, as it gets ready to celebrate its 32 nd year of showcasing agriculture, education and community in a movie-theme style spectacle.
With over 100 rides, games and attractions in store, the Fair is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fairgoers of all ages for family entertainment this November. The 2007 Broward County Fair is set to take place at Fort Lauderdale Stadium, next to Lockhart Stadium, from Thursday, November 15 to Sunday, November 25.
“The Broward County Fair is all about family fun and community spirit," boasts Ina Nadler, Executive Director of the Fair. “There's something for everyone - the food, the colorful sights, sounds and smells, even the people-watching. Children love the rides, animals, student exhibits and the contests. Seniors enjoy the nostalgia and remember days gone by."
New this year is a 5,000 gallon shark-filled tank where noted expert Phillip Peters takes a swim with his sharp-toothed friends and educates the audience about them. It's in an arena called "Jawz," sponsored by Metro PCS, one of several entertainment areas based on movie themes this year. Others include:
• Charlotte’s Web Arena – a return of the famous racing pigs which captivated
audiences a few years ago.
• The Secret Garden Tent - student landscaping exhibits
• OK Corral - an old-time country store, crafts and storytelling expanded from
past years
• Over the Rainbow – towering characters from Oz roam the fairgrounds
• Showtime Stage – featuring the Best of Broward dance, talent, bands, Miss
Broward contests, on-the-spot competitions, karate demos and more.
Other family-style entertainment areas such as the 4-H Expo tent and animal arena will showcase Broward County’s number one revenue producer - agribusiness -- as well as feature thousands of student art and science exhibits.
This year’s Fair includes long-time favorites such as pet pageants (Critter Crowning), prize cows, chickens and rabbits, community talent shows and pie eating contests. The Fair also offers a midway of popular rides provided by Reithoffer Shows, one of the most respected carnival show companies in North America.
Each day, the Fair features a special event such as the Miss Broward County Fair Finals, The Festival Flea Market Mall Senior Day, Noche Latina, and School Spirit Night sponsored by Keiser University.
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Events leading up to the Fair include the First Ladies of Broward Luncheon, presented by John the Baker, which recognizes outstanding women in the community each year. This year it will be held on Wednesday, October 17, at the Signature Grand in Davie.
A second event is the annual Student Ambassadors Luncheon , sponsored by Vista Healthplan, which acknowledges the Elementary and Middle school students in Broward County who represent the Fair at their schools. This event will be held on Wednesday, September 19, at Carrabba¹s Italian Restaurant in Plantation.
Discounted advance tickets may be purchased now through November 15 online at http://www.browardcountyfair.com or by calling the Advance Ticket Hotline at (954) 436-7494. This year there are pre-fair ticket specials for the weekends and Thanksgiving that are not available for purchase on the fairgrounds.
The Broward County Fair, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to enriching the lives of local children. Since the Fair began more than three decades ago, it has contributed more than $2 million to education and is the premier showcase for Broward’s vast agri-business community.
For more information on the volunteer program, please call (954) 689-7667. For more information on sponsorships, contests and tickets, call (954) 922-2224 or visit the Fair’s website at http://www.BrowardCountyFair.com.
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