Agenda 03/23/2021 Item #16H1 (Proclamation - 45th Anniversary of the Collier Fair)03/23/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Collier County Fair & Exposition, Inc., a private, not -for-profit
organization, has held an annual county fair since 1976 embodying
a mix of agriculture, education, food, entertainment and fun; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Collier Fair runs from March 18 through 28, 2021 at
the Collier Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, with an annual attendance of more than 85,000, the Collier Fair
invites everyone to share in the rural lifestyle experiences and
community spirit, and help support our community and the youth of
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Collier Fair empowers youth to reach their full potential
through collaboration with partners and adult mentors in an
environment in which youth and adults learn, grow and work
together as catalysts for positive change; and
WHEREAS, through the fair’s Making Life Fair Fund and its annual auction
held during the fair, financial support is raised for dozens of local
organizations and families suffering hardships; and
WHEREAS, the Collier Fair allows Collier County Fair & Exposition, Inc., to
produce multiple world-class, community-based events throughout
the year, including the Country Jam Florida Music Festival, Big
Swamp Smoke-Off BBQ Competition & Craft Beer Festival, and
the Haunted “Gross” House;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 18 through 28, 2021, be
recognized as
45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLIER FAIR
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of March 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.1
Doc ID: 15288
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 18 - 28, 2021 as the 45th Anniversary of the
Collier Fair. The proclamation will be mailed to Rhonda Ward, Collier Fair Manager.
Meeting Date: 03/23/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/11/2021 10:49 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
03/11/2021 10:49 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Clerk of the Circuit Court Aimee Trochessett Additional Reviewer Skipped 03/11/2021 10:52 AM
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 03/11/2021 5:05 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 03/12/2021 10:40 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/23/2021 9:00 AM
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