The Collier County Fair opens today, continuing a long local tradition that began in 1928 with the first fair held alongside the opening of the Tamiami Trail. The fair became an annual event starting in 1977, featuring performances, exhibits, and community celebrations.
The post also highlights historical items from the museum’s collection, including a program from the first 1977 fair and a poster from around 1980. These can be viewed online or at any of the five Collier Museums locations: Collier Museum at Government Center, Naples Depot Museum, Museum of the Everglades, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, and Marco Island Historical Museum…