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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 County Fair runs from March 15 through March
25 at the Collier County Fairgrounds; and,
WHEREAS, with an annual attendance of more than 75,000, the Collier County
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 County 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 County 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 15 through 25, 2018, be
recognized as
42nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLIER COUNTY FAIR
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of March 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 4989
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing March 15 - 25, 2018 as the 42nd Anniversary of the
Collier County Fair. To be accepted by TJ Snopkowski, Marketing & Sponsorship Director, Collier
County Fairgrounds.
Meeting Date: 03/13/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/01/2018 10:49 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/01/2018 10:49 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/01/2018 11:00 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 03/03/2018 1:58 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/13/2018 9:00 AM
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