Backup Documents 03/23/2021 Item #16H1 IbHI
PROCLAMATION
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 23"1 Day of March 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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