Fairgoers walk past one of the the sideshows on Nov. 6, 2008, at the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Democrat)November 5, 2009
Flying dogs, racing pigs featured at fair
By Jennifer Portman, DEMOCRAT senior WRITER
Corn dogs, pig races, stomach-churning carnival rides — must be fair time!
The 68th edition of the North Florida Fair kicks off its annual 11-day run today.
The Giant Wheel towering over South Monroe Street starts turning at 5 p.m., when the gates open on the usual collection of agricultural exhibits, commercial interests, rides, games, fried food and other curiosities.
Of special interest this year is a portrait display of the 233 Floridians who have died serving the nation in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"It is a tribute to our fallen soldiers," said fair manager Mark Harvey.
New this year on the fair's family-oriented entertainment line up is the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, a group of acrobatic American Indian Dogs featured on Animal Planet.
Also, returning after three years is the popular Wild World of Animals show, featuring a variety of rare animals.
Those acts join the crowd-pleasing Show me Swine Racers.
"People love those pigs," Harvey said. "They hustle around the track for an Oreo."
The Orlando-based Strates Shows is also back for a second year on the Midway with carnival games and more than 65 rides — all brought to Tallahassee on a 61-car train.
"We've got more rides this year than we've ever had," Harvey said.
Additional Facts if you go
What: The North Florida Fair
Where: Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road.
When: Today through Nov. 15. Gates open tonight at 5 p.m.
Gate admission: $7 for adults; $4 youths 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger. (Ride tickets cost additional)
Fair information line: (850) 671-8400.
Check Friday's Limelight in the Tallahassee Democrat for more on this year's fair.
Flying dogs, racing pigs featured at fair
By Jennifer Portman, DEMOCRAT senior WRITER
Corn dogs, pig races, stomach-churning carnival rides — must be fair time!
The 68th edition of the North Florida Fair kicks off its annual 11-day run today.
The Giant Wheel towering over South Monroe Street starts turning at 5 p.m., when the gates open on the usual collection of agricultural exhibits, commercial interests, rides, games, fried food and other curiosities.
Of special interest this year is a portrait display of the 233 Floridians who have died serving the nation in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"It is a tribute to our fallen soldiers," said fair manager Mark Harvey.
New this year on the fair's family-oriented entertainment line up is the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, a group of acrobatic American Indian Dogs featured on Animal Planet.
Also, returning after three years is the popular Wild World of Animals show, featuring a variety of rare animals.
Those acts join the crowd-pleasing Show me Swine Racers.
"People love those pigs," Harvey said. "They hustle around the track for an Oreo."
The Orlando-based Strates Shows is also back for a second year on the Midway with carnival games and more than 65 rides — all brought to Tallahassee on a 61-car train.
"We've got more rides this year than we've ever had," Harvey said.
Additional Facts if you go
What: The North Florida Fair
Where: Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road.
When: Today through Nov. 15. Gates open tonight at 5 p.m.
Gate admission: $7 for adults; $4 youths 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger. (Ride tickets cost additional)
Fair information line: (850) 671-8400.
Check Friday's Limelight in the Tallahassee Democrat for more on this year's fair.
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