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The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. They produce a first-class event, The Fair™, with quality entertainment.
The Fair runs March 17th through April 3rd, 2011.
The Fair is ranked the largest fair in Florida, attracting well over half a million visitors annually. The fair includes LIVE! entertainment, state-of-the-art rides, skill games, outrageous fair foods and livestock/agricultural competitions. The Fair proudly showcases more than 50,000 local student exhibits, both artistic and academic, and generously supports youth achievement programs throughout the year.
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a recognized leader and trusted partner with over 59 years of dedication and service in the community. In cooperation with the Miami-Dade County School District, The Fair™ showcases the artistic and academic talents of close to 50,000 students through competition and exhibition, with winnings totaling over $250,000 yearly in cash premiums, awards, trophies and plaques. Most experience the thrill of receiving public recognition for the first time, sharing with friends and family a proudly displayed blue or red ribbon and a cash prize. In its 60 year history, The Fair™ has donated over $8 Million in scholarships, awards and premiums.
Serving the Community All Year Long…
The Fair™ generously supports youth achievement programs throughout the year including:
•Fair Scholarship Programs
•Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame
•Miami Dade County 4-H and Amelia Earhart Farm
•Miami-Dade County School District
•Fair Athletics Program
**Excerpts from the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo website
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