THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUED SUPPORT…
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
A private, not-for-profit organization will continue its dedication to enriching our community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. We accomplish this with your support and by producing a first-class event, The Fair™, with quality entertainment and providing facilities & resources for year-round events.
The Fair™
The Miami-Dade County Fair celebrated its 61st Annual Fair March 15 thru April 1, 2012.
Presented by Pepsi, Kia Motors America and Sedano's Supermarkets The Fair is ranked the largest fair in Florida, attracting well over half a million visitors annually. This adrenaline filled 18-day event includes LIVE! entertainment, state-of-the-art rides, skill games, outrageous fair foods and livestock/agricultural competitions. The Fair proudly showcases more than 45,000 local student exhibits, both artistic and academic, and generously supports youth achievement programs throughout the year.
Affiliations
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a recognized leader and trusted partner with over 60 years of dedication and service in the community. In cooperation with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The Fair showcases the artistic and academic talents of more than 45,000 students through competition and exhibition, with winnings totaling more than $475,000 annually in cash premiums, awards, trophies and plaques. Most experience the thrill of receiving public recognition for the first time, sharing with friends and family a proudly displayed blue or red ribbon and a cash prize. Over 45,000+ students in public, private and parochial schools receive free admission to The Fair on planned field trips and each student receives coupons for two free admissions to The Fair to visit with their families. In its 61 year history, The Fair has donated more than $8 Million in scholarships, awards and premiums.
Serving the Community All Year Long…
The Fair™ generously supports youth achievement programs throughout the year including:
- Fair Scholarship Programs
- Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award
- Miami Dade County 4-H
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Fair Athletics Program
Board of Directors
2011 - 2012 Board of Directors
Manuel Rodriguez, Chairman of the Board
Eduardo Cora, Chairman Elect
Nelson Bellido, Secretary
Roger Cuevas, Treasurer
Willie Carpenter, Immediate Past Chairman
Directors
Ivonne F. Alexander
Albert Dotson
Georgina Gonzalez-Robiou
Jack Griffith
Richard Krinzman
Douglas Loria
Robert Misick
Marguerite Morris
Mary E. Reilly
Sandra K. Vanden
President/Chief Executive Officer
Phillip M. Clark
Chief Operating Officer
Robert Hohenstein
Senior Vice President
Jay Baum
President Emeritus
E. Darwin Fuchs
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