Agenda 02/24/2026 Item # 4B (Proclamation designating March 19 - 29, 2026, as the 50th 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 the Collier celebrates its 50th Fair from March 19 through March 29 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 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 19 through 29, 2026, be recognized as
50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLIER FAIR
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of February 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@collier.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is required!
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: ____Bill McDaniel______________________________________
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at
an upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@collier.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
_
NAME: Don Jolly
ADDRESS: 751 39th Ave NE Naples, FL 34120
PHONE: 239-455-1444
EMAIL: office@collierfair.com
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: February 24, 2026
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Start of the 50th Annual Collier Fair
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? Yes-March 19-29, 2026
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUS YEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as “distinguished guests.” Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: _Don Jolly_______________________________________________________
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
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BY: (SIGNATURE) REVISED 10/2025
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RE: Commissioner Sponsor – 50th Anniversary of the Collier Fair
Hi Aimee,
Commissioner McDaniel approves of this.
Cristina Tiberia
Executive Coordinator
Commissioner McDaniel - District 5
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8605
Cristina.Tiberia@collier.gov
Collier County
From: rhonda@colliercountyfair.com <rhonda@colliercountyfair.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 4:42 PM
To: Bill McDaniel <Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov>; Cristina Tiberia
<Cristina.Tiberia@collier.gov>; Cristina Tiberia <Cristina.Tiberia@collier.gov>
Subject: Collier Fair Proclamation
Thank you!
Rhonda Ward, IFMG, CFE, Fair Manager
Collier Fair; collierfair.com
Celebrating Red, White, and You;
Our Community for 50 Golden Years.
All the While Working to Help Make Life Fair for Our Community!
MARCH 19-29, 2026
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