Agenda 03/11/2025 Item # 4C (Proclamation - March 20 through March 30, 2025, as 49th Anniversary of the Collier Fair)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Collier County Agricultural 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 20 through March 30 at the Collier Fairgrounds;
and
WHEREAS, with an annual attendance of more than 90,000, 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 Collier 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 Agricultural 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 20 through 30, 2025, be designated as
49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLIER FAIR
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of March 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
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