Fair season arrives in Florida
Florida's mild winters make the months of February and March ideal for the many fairs and festivals that brighten the night Credits: Jeff Briscoe.Ft. Myers Outdoor Recreation Examiner.com
Jeffrey Briscoe
February 15, 2012
While much of the rest of the country deals with wintery weather throughout February and March, these months are usually temperate in Southwest Florida. Not surprisingly, the chance to escape to mild weather delivers an annual influx of visitors. This may frustratingly clog traffic, but also beneficially fills cash registers.
Therefore, this great time of year is marked by the scheduling of numerous fun outdoor events. These include diverse activities such as baseball's spring training, air shows, celebrations of food, music concerts, auto and boat racing, and organized fairs and festivals.
While friends to the north battle wind chills and black ice, many Floridians instead contend with cotton candy and ferris wheels. If such carnival pleasures are closer to your style, here is a preview of some upcoming local events:
FLORIDA STATE FAIR: This annual event happens every February at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Located close to the intersection of Interstates 75 and 4, it is an easy drive for millions of Floridians, including those traveling from Southwest Florida. The Florida State Fair kicked off last weekend and continues through February 20, featuring a diversity of performances, music, animals, rides, and food. The state fair is perhaps best known for the Cracker Country exhibit that showcases the best of "Old Florida."Continue reading on Examiner.com Fair season arrives in Florida - Ft. Myers Outdoor Recreation Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/outdoor-recreation-in-ft-myers/fair-season-arrives-florida#ixzz1mYADQpGd
While much of the rest of the country deals with wintery weather throughout February and March, these months are usually temperate in Southwest Florida. Not surprisingly, the chance to escape to mild weather delivers an annual influx of visitors. This may frustratingly clog traffic, but also beneficially fills cash registers.
Therefore, this great time of year is marked by the scheduling of numerous fun outdoor events. These include diverse activities such as baseball's spring training, air shows, celebrations of food, music concerts, auto and boat racing, and organized fairs and festivals.
While friends to the north battle wind chills and black ice, many Floridians instead contend with cotton candy and ferris wheels. If such carnival pleasures are closer to your style, here is a preview of some upcoming local events:
FLORIDA STATE FAIR: This annual event happens every February at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Located close to the intersection of Interstates 75 and 4, it is an easy drive for millions of Floridians, including those traveling from Southwest Florida. The Florida State Fair kicked off last weekend and continues through February 20, featuring a diversity of performances, music, animals, rides, and food. The state fair is perhaps best known for the Cracker Country exhibit that showcases the best of "Old Florida."Continue reading on Examiner.com Fair season arrives in Florida - Ft. Myers Outdoor Recreation Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/outdoor-recreation-in-ft-myers/fair-season-arrives-florida#ixzz1mYADQpGd
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