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Flat View | Wednesday, January 07, 2009 |
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| Thursday, January 01, 2009 |
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Gold Coast Circuit
America's prestigious Winter Quarter Horse Circuit takes place throughout the entire Bob Thomas Equestrian Center showcasing the 42nd annual Florida Gold Coast Circuit. This seven-day event attracts quarter horses, their owners, trainers and riders from across the country to compete in English, Western, Driving, Reining, and Trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Friday, January 02, 2009 |
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Gold Coast Circuit
America's prestigious Winter Quarter Horse Circuit takes place throughout the entire Bob Thomas Equestrian Center showcasing the 42nd annual Florida Gold Coast Circuit. This seven-day event attracts quarter horses, their owners, trainers and riders from across the country to compete in English, Western, Driving, Reining, and Trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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Country Folk Art Craft Show (5:00PM)
The ultimate craft show for home decor returns to the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center featuring many local and national artisans. Shop for a huge array of items for all decorating and gift-giving ideas including handcrafted furniture, garden art, cozy quilts, fabulous florals, traditional and fine art, jewelry and wearable art, handmade soaps, candles, gourmet delights, holiday items, and much more.
Show hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for ages 13 and older is $6 on Friday and $5 on Saturday and Sunday. A hand stamp readmits visitors to the event for the entire weekend. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance.
For more information, visit online www.countryfolkart.com or call 248-634-4151.
Contact Info : call 248-634-4151
Url: http://countryfolkart.com
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| Saturday, January 03, 2009 |
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Country Folk Art Craft Show
The ultimate craft show for home decor returns to the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center featuring many local and national artisans. Shop for a huge array of items for all decorating and gift-giving ideas including handcrafted furniture, garden art, cozy quilts, fabulous florals, traditional and fine art, jewelry and wearable art, handmade soaps, candles, gourmet delights, holiday items, and much more.
Show hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for ages 13 and older is $6 on Friday and $5 on Saturday and Sunday. A hand stamp readmits visitors to the event for the entire weekend. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance.
For more information, visit online www.countryfolkart.com or call 248-634-4151.
Contact Info : call 248-634-4151
Url: http://countryfolkart.com
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit (8:00AM)
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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Hands-On History Tours For Youth Groups (9:00AM - 11:00AM)
Cracker Country hosts their hands-on history tours for youth groups on the first Saturday of every month, except in February, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Give your youth organization the opportunity to learn about the past and become a part of it. Led by knowledgeable historical interpreters, kids can spend the morning experiencing life as a Florida pioneer through hands-on chores and practices of the late 1800's.
The tour cost is $5 for students ages six to twelve and one chaperone is admitted free for every 10 paid admissions. Youth groups may stay after the tour to enjoy the new "Discover the Past" program at no additional cost. Reservations are required in advance with a 10-student minimum per group. Please contact Susan Obarski by e-mail obarsks@doacs.state.fl.us to make a reservation or call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free for this event when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit http://www.crackercountry.org/ or call 813-627-4225.
Url: http://crackercountry.org
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Discover The Past (10:00AM - 4:00PM)
Held on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except in February), this program lets you imagine what it was like for settlers of rural Florida living in 1898. Use your senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing to relive this time from Florida's past. This event is a fun way for families to spend an enjoyable day together by learning new activities like churning butter and tasting it, making a rope, spinning wool into yarn, or help to plant crops.
Adult admission is $6, children ages six to 12 years old and senior citizens enter for $5, and kids five and under are admitted free. Parking is free for this event when visitors enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance. Reservations are not required for this event.
For more information, visit online www.crackercountry.org or call 813-627-4225 on Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact Info : call 813-627-4225
Url: http://crackercountry.org
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| Sunday, January 04, 2009 |
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Country Folk Art Craft Show
The ultimate craft show for home decor returns to the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center featuring many local and national artisans. Shop for a huge array of items for all decorating and gift-giving ideas including handcrafted furniture, garden art, cozy quilts, fabulous florals, traditional and fine art, jewelry and wearable art, handmade soaps, candles, gourmet delights, holiday items, and much more.
Show hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for ages 13 and older is $6 on Friday and $5 on Saturday and Sunday. A hand stamp readmits visitors to the event for the entire weekend. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance.
For more information, visit online www.countryfolkart.com or call 248-634-4151.
Contact Info : call 248-634-4151
Url: http://countryfolkart.com
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Monday, January 05, 2009 |
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Tuesday, January 06, 2009 |
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Wednesday, January 07, 2009 |
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Thursday, January 08, 2009 |
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FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit
Edmondson Management hosts this 28th annual equestrian competition held throughout the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Section A consists of English discipline, cattle events, reining, and trail classes. Section B consists of Western discipline, driving and trail classes. Show hours vary by day. Entry fees and stall rental charges apply for participants. Admission and parking are free for spectators. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the Orient Road entrance.
For more information, visit online www.fqha.net or contact Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687.
Contact Info : Peg Edmondson at 941-484-4687
Url: http://fqha.net
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| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
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2009 Florida RV Supershow (9:00AM)
The Florida RV Trade Association hosts its 24th annual Florida RV Supershow held throughout the Fairgrounds. More than 1,300 RVs will be on display including brand new 2009 models and over 350 indoor and outdoor booths with new products, supplies, and accessories for sale. Companies will be on-site offering finance options and insurance for your RV purchase.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults for a two-day pass and children less than 16 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Senior citizens receive $1 off admission on Wednesday. Wheelchair rental will be available at both entrances. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Camping and overnight parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Free shuttle service will be available from the outer parking lots to show entrance. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. or U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.frvta.org or call Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488.
Contact Info : Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488
Url: http://frvta.org
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| Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
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2009 Florida RV Supershow
The Florida RV Trade Association hosts its 24th annual Florida RV Supershow held throughout the Fairgrounds. More than 1,300 RVs will be on display including brand new 2009 models and over 350 indoor and outdoor booths with new products, supplies, and accessories for sale. Companies will be on-site offering finance options and insurance for your RV purchase.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults for a two-day pass and children less than 16 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Senior citizens receive $1 off admission on Wednesday. Wheelchair rental will be available at both entrances. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Camping and overnight parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Free shuttle service will be available from the outer parking lots to show entrance. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. or U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.frvta.org or call Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488.
Contact Info : Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488
Url: http://frvta.org
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| Friday, January 16, 2009 |
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2009 Florida RV Supershow
The Florida RV Trade Association hosts its 24th annual Florida RV Supershow held throughout the Fairgrounds. More than 1,300 RVs will be on display including brand new 2009 models and over 350 indoor and outdoor booths with new products, supplies, and accessories for sale. Companies will be on-site offering finance options and insurance for your RV purchase.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults for a two-day pass and children less than 16 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Senior citizens receive $1 off admission on Wednesday. Wheelchair rental will be available at both entrances. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Camping and overnight parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Free shuttle service will be available from the outer parking lots to show entrance. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. or U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.frvta.org or call Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488.
Contact Info : Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488
Url: http://frvta.org
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| Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
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2009 Florida RV Supershow
The Florida RV Trade Association hosts its 24th annual Florida RV Supershow held throughout the Fairgrounds. More than 1,300 RVs will be on display including brand new 2009 models and over 350 indoor and outdoor booths with new products, supplies, and accessories for sale. Companies will be on-site offering finance options and insurance for your RV purchase.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults for a two-day pass and children less than 16 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Senior citizens receive $1 off admission on Wednesday. Wheelchair rental will be available at both entrances. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Camping and overnight parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Free shuttle service will be available from the outer parking lots to show entrance. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. or U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.frvta.org or call Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488.
Contact Info : Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488
Url: http://frvta.org
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| Sunday, January 18, 2009 |
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2009 Florida RV Supershow
The Florida RV Trade Association hosts its 24th annual Florida RV Supershow held throughout the Fairgrounds. More than 1,300 RVs will be on display including brand new 2009 models and over 350 indoor and outdoor booths with new products, supplies, and accessories for sale. Companies will be on-site offering finance options and insurance for your RV purchase.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults for a two-day pass and children less than 16 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Senior citizens receive $1 off admission on Wednesday. Wheelchair rental will be available at both entrances. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Camping and overnight parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Free shuttle service will be available from the outer parking lots to show entrance. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. or U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.frvta.org or call Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488.
Contact Info : Lesa Colvin at 813-741-0488
Url: http://frvta.org
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| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
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Senior Fun Fest (10:00AM)
Senior Connection, "Tampa Bay's Award Winning Senior Magazine", presents Senior Fun Fest, a two-day expo featuring a bevy of activities that attracts more than 10,000 seniors to the event. There will be over 250 exhibitors including free health screenings, bingo games, prizes and giveaways, and a "Grandkids are the Greatest" photo contest. Enjoy free musical performances by American Bandstand recording artists Mary Swan and Marti Carroll. A one-mile fun walk around the Fairgrounds will take place on Thursday at 9 a.m. Visitors can also purchase admission tickets to the 2009 Florida State Fair and the Country Gold Tour concert tickets while at the event.
Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission and parking are free for this event. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.srmagazine.com or call Senior Connection at 813-653-1988.
Contact Info : call Senior Connection at 813-653-1988
Url: http://srmagazine.com
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| Thursday, January 22, 2009 |
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Senior Fun Fest
Senior Connection, "Tampa Bay's Award Winning Senior Magazine", presents Senior Fun Fest, a two-day expo featuring a bevy of activities that attracts more than 10,000 seniors to the event. There will be over 250 exhibitors including free health screenings, bingo games, prizes and giveaways, and a "Grandkids are the Greatest" photo contest. Enjoy free musical performances by American Bandstand recording artists Mary Swan and Marti Carroll. A one-mile fun walk around the Fairgrounds will take place on Thursday at 9 a.m. Visitors can also purchase admission tickets to the 2009 Florida State Fair and the Country Gold Tour concert tickets while at the event.
Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission and parking are free for this event. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit www.srmagazine.com or call Senior Connection at 813-653-1988.
Contact Info : call Senior Connection at 813-653-1988
Url: http://srmagazine.com
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| Saturday, January 24, 2009 | |
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Suncoast Sports Festival (8:00AM)
Suncoast Gymnastics Academy presents this sporting event in the Expo Hall and Sweetbay Entertainment Hall. Coaches and athletes from across the country will participate in competitions including boys and girls gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, Tae Kwon Do, dance and rhythmic gymnastics.
Event hours are 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Competition times vary by category. Admission prices for a single day are $12 for adults (ages 18 and older), $8 for children (ages 5-17), and kids under four enter free. A weekend admission pass is $17 for adults and $13 for children. Parking is $5 per car and $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit online www.suncoastsportsfest.com or call Arnold Gwinn at 727-919-4149.
Contact Info : call Arnold Gwinn at 727-919-4149
Url: http://suncoastsportsfest.com
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| Sunday, January 25, 2009 | |
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Suncoast Sports Festival
Suncoast Gymnastics Academy presents this sporting event in the Expo Hall and Sweetbay Entertainment Hall. Coaches and athletes from across the country will participate in competitions including boys and girls gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, Tae Kwon Do, dance and rhythmic gymnastics.
Event hours are 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Competition times vary by category. Admission prices for a single day are $12 for adults (ages 18 and older), $8 for children (ages 5-17), and kids under four enter free. A weekend admission pass is $17 for adults and $13 for children. Parking is $5 per car and $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the U.S. Hwy. 301 entrance.
For more information, visit online www.suncoastsportsfest.com or call Arnold Gwinn at 727-919-4149.
Contact Info : call Arnold Gwinn at 727-919-4149
Url: http://suncoastsportsfest.com
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| Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
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Mahogany Lounge Party (10:00PM)
A Degree or Better Productions, the Bay area's most sophisticated nightlife events, presents another Mahogany Lounge party at the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center at 10 p.m. Proper dress attire required; no jeans allowed at this event. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Proper photo I.D. must be presented at the door. Parking is $5 per car or $10 per RV or Bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance.
For more information, visit online www.adegreeorbetter.com or call 813-385-7352.
Contact Info : call 813-385-7352
Url: http://adegreeorbetter.com
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