THE ORGANIZATION

THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITIONS, INC. is a nonprofit corporation 501 (C3) organized and existing pursuant to Chapter 616, Florida Statutes. It has a Board of Trustees comprised of seventeen (17) individuals who are responsible for setting policy and seeing that management of the association is carried out under direction of an executive staff consisting of the President/CEO and their Vice Presidents.

The Fair also has Directors who serve in an advisory capacity. There are presently fifty-five (55) Directors. The Trustees and Directors are non-paid volunteers.

The day-to-day operation is the responsibility of the President, Rick Vymlatil, who oversees a staff of over 45 full-time employees.

THE FAIRGROUNDS

Approximately 130 acres comprise the real property commonly referred to as the "Fairgrounds". In 1957, Palm Beach County gave the Fair 100 acres at its present site but later took back 20 acres for the stockade. This contribution was made in consideration of the Fair agreeing to relocate from John Prince Park in order that the County could vie for a state university (PBCC).

Generally, the Fairgrounds is segregated into several pods or tracts: the parking tracts, Yesteryear Village, the Cruzan Amphitheatre, and the exhibit buildings, including the Americraft Expo Center and the Agriplex.

The space available on the Fairgrounds for trade shows and exhibits exceeds 200,000 square feet.

During the annual South Florida Fair, the southern parking tract is utilized as the "midway" containing rides, shows, games, and concessions.

THE EVENTS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

The main event on the Fairgrounds is the annual South Florida Fair which occurs over a 17 day period, generally in the last two (2) weeks of January each year.

Over the past several years, the annual fair has incorporated a theme as a means of stimulating tourism as well as the educational and cultural interest of the residents of Palm Beach County. For instance, "Florida" was featured at the 1998 fair and "Alaska", "Tales of the American West", "New England", "Hollywood", "Having a Ball", "Dreams, screams, thrills, chills" and "Party with the Animals" were showcased in previous fairs.

One of the greatest aspects of the annual fair is its agricultural and livestock exhibits which clearly provide the greatest variety of such exhibits anywhere within Palm Beach County. Even though agriculture is such a tremendous part of Palm Beach CountyÕs economic base, many school children have never been exposed to it. However, at the annual South Florida Fair, not only can they see and learn all about agriculture, but can even witness a calf being born, or learn how a dairy is operated.

The annual fair attracts over 1/2 a million people through its turnstiles. However, 650,000 people will attend various events on the Fairgrounds on an annual basis. Besides the 150,000 ft. Americraft Expo Center, there are 10 other smaller exhibit buildings along with the Cruzan Amphitheater, Agriplex and Yesteryear Village. These events constitute 250 event days.

 

  

03/11/2010

FL RV Show
Event Information: This event is held annually at the South Florida Fairgrounds and hosts a number of vendors selling all sizes of RV's. - More info

03/12/2010

Super Liquidation Sale
Event Details: This event has inexpensive commercial items from computers, perfume, clothes and other elctronics - More info

03/12/2010

Dog Show
Everglades Terrier Club Club Contact: Chris CagleEmail: cc60@bellsouth.net Great Dane Club of South Florida Club Contact: Sue Rathbone, Show Chair email: rathbons@pbcc.eduThe Florida East Coast Dachshund ClubClub Contact: Carol Ann Email: cak@bellsouth.netShetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast Florida-Club Website: www.sscsefl.com Club Contact: Hector HectorEmail: h2enclave@aol.com South Florida Basset Hound Club Club Contact: Kirk Joiner Email: olsouthkrj@aol.com Everglades Golden Retriever Club, Inc. Club Website: www.evergladesgrc.orgGulfstream Rottweiler Club of Miami Club Website: http://www.gulfstreamrottweilerclub.org/ Club Contact: Grace Acosta Email: garotts@aol.com Collie Club of Greater Miami, Inc. Club Contact: James EfronEmail: jamesefron@aol.com . www.pbcdfa.org - More info

03/13/2010

Palm Beach Dog Fanciers
Over 1,000 AKC dogs will compete for Best In Show *Many breeds will be available to meet personally and pet at Meet the Breeds *Canine Good Citizens test open to all dogs in the community * Agility and Carting Demonstrations *Grooming Competition * Childrens’ Essay Competition *Karen LaFrac book reading and signing *Dog Show Tours * Puppy Spectacular * Lots of Vendors * Vendors Welcome* . Contact Michelle at 561 630 4009. www.pbcdfa.org - More info

03/20/2010

Rare Fruit Sale
Rare Fruit Sale - More info

03/20/2010

Gun Show
Gun Show-Event Information: www.flgunshow.com, Concealed weapons course available at show. - More info

03/20/2010

Gem & Jewelry Show
Event Details: Frank Cox Productions presents the 2010 Gem, Jewelry & Bead Shows. The Gem Jewelry and Bead Shows will be touring Florida, Georgia and North Carolina throughout the year. The dealers present some of the finest gem, jewelry and bead collections for sale in the United States. Frank Cox Productions invites you to attend the next Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show nearest you. If you are a dealer interested in participating in our Gem, Jewelry and Bead Shows, please contact us. - More info

03/26/2010

Antique Show
Antique Show-Event Information: The West Palm Beach Antiques Festivals are Florida's biggest and best antique shows.They have beenrunning at the same location for over 19 years. The purpose of the West Palm Beach Antiques Festivalis are to create a place where decorators, designers, collectors, hobbyists and the curious can find a vast array of dealers in one location. The West Palm BeachFestivals have from 400 - 1200 dealers. The merchandise available at the festivals can range from a $5.00 baseball card to a $10,000 Tiffany lamp. - More info

04/01/2010

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction- Palm Beach
Barrett Jackson returns to West Palm Beach once again to host one of the greatest automobile auctions in the world. - More info

04/17/2010

GARAGE SALE
This event is open to all kinds of vendors selling: garage sale items, antique & collectible items, crafts & much more. Booth spaces range from $60-$150. Please call Spring at 561 790 5219 for an application or more information - More info

04/24/2010

8th Annual Our Kids World
Event Details: A South Florida Festival Just for Kids.Our Kids World Family Fun Fest is an event designed for children 12 and under. This unique 2-day event offers something for all children! You can enjoy participating in many hands-on educational activities, be entertained by one of two entertainment stages, meet your favorite sports mascots and television characters, or have fun bouncing around in the Fun Zone filled with inflatables! www.adayforkids.com - More info