South Florida Fair comes to town Jan. 13-29

Neighborhood News Group
Posted Jan. 5, 2012

WEST PALM BEACH — Little did a group of local businessmen in 1912 know that when they decided it would be smart to promote the area’s agriculture industry, they planted the seed of what is now the Palm Beach County Fair and Exposition.

Today, the South Florida Fair is not only the oldest local event in the community, but also the largest – drawing more than one-half million visitors every January.

This January, the Fair celebrates 100 years with a blend of show favorites and events along with first-time promotions, such as the South Florida Fair Marching Band.

Look for the band, which will be featured in the parades held during the Fair.

The 2012 South Florida Fair Centennial runs Jan. 13-29 on the South Florida Fairgrounds off Southern Boulevard. The entire 17 day spectacle, including the exposition theme, will be a celebration of 100 years of the Fair and the community.

National recording acts include John Anderson, John Michael Montgomery, Colt Ford and Grand Funk Railroad.

New family entertainment acts include Dale Scott, the Future of Magic and The Mitchell Showboat Marionettes. Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik returns along with the Racing Pigs and The Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show.
Advance discount ride and admission tickets are currently on sale.

For complete information about the South Florida Fair, including admission prices, go online to southfloridafair.com.