Hillsborough County Fair officials expect to have another banner year, as more than 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the 11-day fair, which kicks off this month at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover.
This year’s theme, “There’s No Time Like Fair Time,” says it all, as midway ride armband specials, grandstand events, package deals and daily gate and carload promotions are touted online at www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com/.
Running Thursday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 9, the fair’s last day, as is tradition, ends with the Super Plant Auction, a fundraiser for youth programs, projects and activities, presented by the Florida Conservation Coalition (FCC) and supported by top area nurseries. Legendary nurseryman Roy Davis, 93, again returns as the auctioneer.
New fair offerings this year include goat yoga, the farm-to-fair agricultural education show, Cowgirl Circus, all-new Thrill Circus and Riddle Me This, featuring interactive, hands-on games in the exhibition building…