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Vermont State Fair 2010

2010 Vermont State Fair Named one of the top ten Best State Fair in the United States Voted the “Best Fair” for 2009 & 2010 Where Memories Are Made! Open Daily from Friday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 12th Vermont State Fairgrounds,  in Rutland You are sure to get MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK at the 2010 Vermont State Fair. You can purchase passes for one low price to get you into the grounds all ten days, purchase daily admission tickets for a $3 savings per day, purchase ride tickets in advance and save $10, get your concert tickets in advance and get free admission to the Fair or take advantage of one of the three promotional days that include $1 admission day, free admission day or a low admission price of $12 and have unlimited rides for free. The Vermont State Fair will be opening its gates in 2010 with more FREE Entertainment then any other Fair in the Northeast. Included with your admission price to the grounds you can enjoy shows by The Magic of Lance Gifford & Co., Galaxy Girl, Horses, Horses, Horses, Eudora Farms Exotic Animal Petting Zoo, Atlantic Coast Old Timers Racing Club, a Model Circus Display, the worlds famous Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, The Big Bear Show, an All Breed Horse Pavilion and Al the Artist will be returning. In addition, Comedy Entertainer Jason Huneke, Ozseeker the Clown, Barre Pinske Carvings, and The Pork Chop Revue will all be making their first appearance at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. When the Vermont State Fair began in 1846, it had a large agricultural background. Today we continue to grow our agricultural area offering cattle, sheep, goat, and horse shows to name a few as well as a large 4H department. Already this year, the cattle superintendent is reporting a record number of entries. Don't Miss the Vermont State Fair's Stellar Performances and Thrilling Demolition Derbies! Some of the finest musical performers will be on the Comcast Stage. Molly Hatchet with Special Guest Blackfoot, Wynonna Judd, Rick Springfield, Danny Gokey & Charley Pride will be putting on magnificent concerts. Comedian Cledus T. Judd will also be taking the stage on September 7th. The traditional Demolition Derbies will be back on September 3rd, 5th & 12th. And don’t forget, FREE admission to the Fair with the purchase of show tickets on September 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th & 11th if purchased before August 21st. The Vermont State Fair is also pleased to offer a midway provided [...]

By |2024-02-29T12:14:27+00:00August 18th, 2010|State Fair|0 Comments
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Florida State Fair Adopts a new Slogan

[NEWS RELEASE] TAMPA, FL. — August 11, 2010. The Florida State Fair's new slogan is 'THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR'. The use of a changing theme from year to year will be eliminated in favor of adopting a slogan that represents the Florida State Fair brand throughout all elements of its marketing campaign. Florida State Fair: Rediscovering the Essence of Fun and Tradition: "It became apparent to us after some initial research that we needed to implement a consistent and cohesive brand identity for the Florida State Fair," said Rip Stalvey, Director of Marketing for the Fair Authority. He added that, "Some of the most recognizable brands in the world do not change their logo or slogan every year, otherwise customers would not be able to remember them as easily. By branding this new slogan consistently year after year, we will position the Fair in the minds of our customers as a once-a-year, MUST-SEE event, that should not be missed. They will also come to remember fondly that experience and want to come back every year." The Florida State Fair plans to get back to basics by emphasizing the things people know and love about the annual event. According to a 2010 on-site survey, fair visitors indicated that they were influenced to attend the Florida State Fair by these factors: 1. Food 2. Entertainment 3. Livestock 4. Cracker Country -- a rural Florida Living History Museum 5. Rides The Florida State Fair's marketing campaign will engage people with fun and creative promotions to emphasize these core elements. The marketing campaign will kick start in December with the announcement of its entertainment line-up and early discount ticket sales available for purchase online and at the Fair's Box Office.

By |2024-02-29T12:19:45+00:00August 11th, 2010|Fair Business, Florida, State Fair, States, Tampa|0 Comments
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The first fair TXT contest

This is the first fair TXT contest from a fairgrounds I have seen. Congratulations to the California State Fair for being innovative! ****TEXT to WIN! Text GRAPE to 35350!**** CALIFORNIA’S Grape & Gourmet Thursday, July 9 5:30 – 9:00 PM Ages 21 and Over Only NEW LOCATION! Sacramento Convention Center Text GRAPE to 35350* for the chance to win tickets to CALIFORNIA’S Grape & Gourmet!

By |2024-02-27T11:05:03+00:00July 6th, 2009|California State Fair, Contests, State Fair, Txt Contest|0 Comments
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North Dakota State Fair Wins Big! 10 International Awards Take Home the Prize

The 2009 North Dakota State Fair has received four first place Agricultural Awards of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO. The North Dakota State Fair received awards in the following categories: Overall Program for Competitive Agricultural Exhibitors, Overall Agricultural Program for the Non-Agricultural Fairgoing Public, Overall Program for Commercial Agricultural Exhibitors and Green Program. “It’s great to be recognized for the emphasis and focus that we place on agriculture. We work hard to keep agriculture at the heart of the Fair,” said Manager, Bob Wagoner. North Dakota State Fair Wins Big The North Dakota State Fair was also the recipient of an overall Best of Division trophy. “As a staff we take great pride in knowing that our event has been selected for this prestigious honor,” stated Wagoner. The North Dakota State Fair also brought home five first place Communication Awards for its 2008 advertising campaign. First-place awards received were for Black and White Newspaper Advertisements, Color Newspaper Advertisements, Printed Promotional Material, e-newsletters, and Website. Our advertising agency, Kranzler Kingsley, designed and produced a really great look and concept for the 2008 State Fair, which was used in each of the winning advertising pieces,” said Shannon Pearson, Marketing Director. We strive to utilize the newest marketing tactics for reaching Fair-goers, it’s great to be recognized for being the best in our division for each of these categories,” added Pearson. The awards were presented during the 118th annual IAFE Convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are a total of 13 Agriculture award categories and 14 Communication Awards, each divided into 5 divisions based on attendance. The entries are evaluated and judged by a team of industry leaders, selected from the membership of the IAFE. For more information on the North Dakota State Fair visit www.ndstatefair.com or call 701-857-7620

By |2024-03-03T10:05:55+00:00January 7th, 2009|Awards, IAFE, North Dakota, State Fair|0 Comments
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North Dakota State Fair Documentary

North Dakota State Fair Documentary Fair documentary: The documentary “Our State Fair: The North Dakota Experience” will air at 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Prairie Public Television. DVD copies can be purchased at the North Dakota State Fair office in Minot or call (701) 857-7620. “Our State Fair: The North Dakota Experience,” uses archival photographs and historic video footage to trace the annual event’s history, but it also examines how the fair serves North Dakota’s modern agricultural community. Prairie Public producer Matt Olien said the documentary focuses on the agricultural aspects of the fair—and especially the youngsters who come from all over the state to show their prize animals.

By |2024-03-04T06:18:26+00:00November 23rd, 2008|North Dakota, State Fair|0 Comments
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N.C. Peanut Growers Association

Made Fall Veggie Stew, 1st Prize in the State Fair N.C. Peanut Growers Association Pea-nutty Vegetarian Main Dish Recipe Contest This Sounds Good!! N.C. Peanut Growers Association 2 large onions, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon garlic salt or powder 1 ½ cups chopped cabbage ½ cup peanut butter 1, 40-ounce can of sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (14.5 ounces) okra, optional 1 can (15 ounce) black beans drained 1 cup apple juice 3 cups tomato juice Saute onions in vegetable oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and garlic and sauté for two more minutes. Add chopped cabbage, and sauté, covered, for three minutes. Mix in tomato and apple juices, salt, ginger and tomatoes. Add sweet potatoes, okra, and black beans. Simmer for five minutes. Stir in peanut butter and simmer gently over very low heat until ready to serve. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Add more juice or water if too thick. Serve with crackers. Serves 10-12 people. Blogged with the Flock Browser

By |2024-03-04T06:10:18+00:00November 8th, 2008|Contests, Fair Food, North Carolina, Peanut, State Fair|0 Comments
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Corndogs?

Welcome to the Iowa State Fair, where the CornDogs Rules! The Iowa State Fair offered free admission this year from 5am to 8:30am on opening day of the Fair. They also offered free corn dogs with the free admission. Campbell’s Concessions cooked the corn dogs and Sysco provided the hot dogs. Where did the corn dog come from? Its a good question, and there is some confusion about that. Carl and Neil Fletcher say they introduced their “Corny Dogs” at the Texas State Fair between 1938 and 1942. A food vendor called Pronto Pup claims they invented the corn dog for the Minnesota State Fair 1941. 1946, Dave Barham opened the first location of Hot Dog on a Stick at Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. I suppose we will never know where the corn dog came from. It is however an American staple. I know my eleven-year-old grandson thinks so. The following recipe comes from Cooks.com\ The CornDogs Showdown CORN DOG BATTER 6 c. cornmeal 3 c. plain flour 2 1/2 tsp. soda 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. sugar 3 c. buttermilk 2 1/2 c. water 2 eggsIn large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and water. Beat in eggs and mix well. If batter gets stiff add small amount of water. Roll prepared weiner in batter and fry in deep hot oil until browned.To prepare corn dog, use wieners right out of the package; insert stick and coat wiener by rolling it in the batter. Hold on to stick. Leftover batter may be kept a few days in the refrigerator. Can be made into cornbread by adding a little more liquid corn dog history.

By |2024-03-27T11:12:01+00:00August 9th, 2008|Corn Dog, Fair Food, Iowa, Recipe, State Fair|0 Comments
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