Showing posts with label Broward. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broward. Show all posts

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Broward County Fair Florida, Nov. podcast

Hi, I interviewd Elaine Fitzgerald of the Broward County Fair in Fort Lauderdale, about this years 31st fair with an attendance of 250,000. The unique thing about this fair is that it is in a parking lot, they don't have a permanent fairgrounds yet.

"Jawz"
Phillip Peters brings the first traveling live shark show
in North America to the guests of the Broward County Fair.
Fact and fiction about sharks are discussed before Peters plunges
into the 5,000 gallon tank to swim with the sharks.


Charlotte's Web Arena

Rounding the turn at break-neck speeds is everyone's
favorite Racing Pigs! Watch as these swift swine race to
the finish for their favorite treat - cookies! "Pig Rooters" will be
chosen from the audience to help cheer on their team's porker.

OK Corral

A trip back in time with an old-time general
store, crafts and stories of days gone-by.
See a traveling mercantile complete with goods,
a working smokehouse and apple cider press.

Over the Rainbow
Who will he be today? Look up and spot the tallest thing
on two legs on the fairgrounds. Will he be the "Tin Woodsman"
or the loveable "Scarecrow?" Visit with this fair-favorite
several times daily near the OK Corral.

Showtime Stage
The "Best of Broward" appears on the Showtime Stage.
There will be the Miss Broward, dance and talent
competitions, on-the-spot-contests, band performances,
karate demos and much more.

Animal Show Tents
4-H Exhibits and Demonstrations
Horticulture Tent

Proudly showcases one of Florida's
major industries...agri-business.

Mr. Show Biz
Our beloved themed Fair mascot.