TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page # Design the Cover Contest 2 Letter from Commissioner og Agriculture, Adam Putnam 3 Letter from Fair Board 4

2014 Board of Directors 5 2013 Steer and Hog Buyers and Add On Contributors 6—7

Belt Buckle Sponsors 7 Fair’s Contributions to the Community 8 Departing Seniors 9 Demolition Derby 10 Entertainment Schedule 12 –13 Fairgrounds Layout 14—15 2013 Grand & Reserve Champion Winners 16—17 Family Living & Horticulture Info 18 Livestock Shows 19 Dates & Hours of 2014 Fair 20

Sponsors 21

Life’s Not “Fair” Cancer Fund Raising Cancer Event 22

Map and Directions 23

Collier County Fair’s 6th Annual Design the Cover Contest

The Collier County Fair would like to thank all the teachers who had their students participate in this contest. The Fair would also like to thank all the individual contestants for their hard work. We look forward to seeing all their talented work again next year!

Congratulations to ERIN SADOWSKI from the winner of the 2014 Program Book Cover Contest. She received $250.00 Cash Prize, armband for herself and three friends for one night of the Fair and free admission that night of the Fair. Nick Lomas of came in at 2nd place and Rilee Standriff also of Naples High School took 3rd place.

The following honorable mentions will receive one night’s free admission to the Fair. Taylor Ridinger Nick Lane Santa Cardenas Sam Martinez Kaelyn Martin Fiorella Jauregui Keira Kellleyllley NenalyNenaly PattinoPattino WilliamWilliam Herrington Emma Parrish Duy Le Morgan Crawford Erik Reillyly Bethany Bethany GordonGordon Kyler Kyler McCownMcCown Steven Ordner

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A Message From 2014 COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL FAIR AND EXPOSITION, INC. 751 39TH Ave NE Naples, FL 34120

Phone (239)455-1444 — Fax (239)455-6701 Welcome to the Collier County Fair Email [email protected] — www.colliercountyfair.com

Beyond the fun, food and fellowship, our local fairs reach more than five million people each year “SALUTE TO HEROES” at the 38TH ANNUAL COLLIER COUNTY FAIR. The Fair will be held with opportunities to engage in agriculture. fairs provide an excellent platform for us to show- MARCH 13-23, 2014 The Collier County Fair Board of Directors and Staff cordially invite you to case the finest Fresh from Florida produce, livestock and poultry our state has to offer, as well as how the 2014 Fair. advancements in technology are being utilized to make Florida agriculture second to none. Entertainment will include Wild about Monkeys, Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean, Sea Lion Exhibits and livestock shows provide a tremendous opportunity for Florida’s youth to demonstrate Splash, Show Me Safari Racing Pigs, Cavallo Equestrian Arts—Dark Knights Jousting Show and their skills in agriculture and for others to learn about the industry’s impact as one of the state’s eco- many other acts. nomic pillars and a chief supplier of our nation’s food. As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, I am enthusiastic about the positive impact fairs and livestock shows have on the agriculture industry This year’s fair will include your delicious fair food: candy apples, cotton candy, fresh cut fried and the local community. While other industries have suffered during recent tough economic times, potatoes, corn dogs, deep fried Oreos as well as the funnel cakes and elephant ears. Leather goods, Florida agriculture continues to generate more than $100 billion in economic impact each year and em- family photos, jewelry and so many other items will be available for fairgoers to acquire. ploy nearly one million people. This year our agriculture/horticulture area is going to be fantastic with new exhibits and an Continued momentum will likely depend on our youth and our fairs are a great way to cultivate the expansion of our horticulture area. You will see a bigger and better garden with local plants and next generation of leaders. As we look forward to celebrating the 500th anniversary of the discovery vegetables displayed in a garden like atmosphere. There will also be an area dedicated for local of Florida, I hope you will find ways to make this a teachable moment about Florida’s rich history and foliage. its extraordinary agricultural heritage. Fairgoers will be able to experience some new and jaw dropping rides provided By Reithoffer Shows. There will be even bigger and better rides for all ages to enjoy. Sincerely, Family Living will be an assortment of the finest crafts in the county. Pictures, Canned Goods, Adam H Putnam Quilts, Clothing and more will all be displayed for you to adore. Commissioner of Agriculture We hope that each and every one of you will be able to come out, take in the sites and enjoy some good old Fair food.

Sincerely, The Collier County Fair Board

“A Hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” —-Joseph Campbell

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2014 COLLIER COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 STEER AND HOG BUYERS

OFFICERS SPECIAL DIRECTORS Thanks to the 2013 Steer and Hog buyers for their generous support of the youth livestock auction at the Collier County Fair. Don Jolly—President Charlie Brown—Education

Doug Holland—Vice President Mike Jones—Security Monty Sanitation Lori Sams B & L Hardware Lou Hoegsted—Past President Shannon Hubbell—Agricultural Everglades Farm Equipment Jolly Trucking J C Drainfield Pat Cookson—Secretary Nico Vitale—Legal Jolly Trucking /Heritage Builders On Ice, Inc Nettle’s Sausage, Inc Jeanne Kay Warford—Treasurer Learning Tree of Naples Pre‐School Matt Kuckes Publix Supermarkets

DIRECTORS AT LARGE Florida Soft Water Bonita Grande Aggragates Southern Sanitation, Inc Sunshine Ace Hardware Aclamate Farms, Inc Arthrex

Gino Aull Ron Balcom Tanya Beebe Scott Blocker Tim Mugavero Seminole Tribe Big Cypress Council Seminole Tribe Immokalee BJ Excavating Ron Myers Blaine Daugs Rodger Hollingsworth Kathy Presley Steve Reidy Richie Ryan Susie Salyer Michelle Waisanen ADD ON CONTRIBUTORS

A Clean Beginning, Inc. Glade and Grove J C Drainfield FAIR STAFF Jackie & Dan Maya Backwater Tournaments Jolly Trucking

B & T Pest Solutions Bodie & Rhonda Ward Charles & Lori Eash Rhonda Ward Bodie Ward Rick Ruby Charles L Smith Alpha Chemical and Janitorial Collier Pest Control Fair Manager Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Livestock Manager Robert Lee Hudson D W Electric Randy Williams Patrick Daly Duane & Fleeta Wheeler Patricia & William Gifford E’s Country Store Everglades Farm Equipment Florida Soft Water

Overdoors of Florida Gary Sheffield Golden Gate Nursery and Sod, Inc

Grant Thigpen Groomingdales of Naples, Inc Half Circle L Ranch Partnership

Nancy Frye Immokalee Ranch Jack & Ann’s Feed & Supply

Mr. T’s Barber Shop JKW and Associates, Inc Jerry & Shirley Rainwaters

B & C Bookkeeping, Inc Beth Freshwater Ken Fitzek Equipment, Inc

Kenny & Karen Hayden Bob Schank Leo Ruble

Lil Rock, Inc. Buddy & Donna Bennett Lou Hoegsted

Cayla Ward Mike & Kim Linssen Nicole & Gary Minick 5 6

COLLIER COUNTY FAIR BOARD CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

ADD ON CONTRIBUTORS Cont’d The Collier County Fair Board has contributed to the community by providing support or fund- raising opportunities for the following organizations; Pat Cookson William John Finch Charles Brown • Collier County Sheriff’s Junior Deputy Program Stephen & Phyllis Plaster Steven Griggs Stevie and Ronald Clifford • Brooke’s Animal Legacy Ron Balcom Scott & Amanda Blocker Dan McAlear • Shy Wolf • South Florida Water Management Southern Sanitation, Inc Sunshine Ace Hardware Terry & Claudia Wolfson • Florida Wildlife Commission Darrell & Whitney Brown Doug & Laura Holland Vonda & Joey Welky • 4-H Foundation • Open Youth of Collier County Casey Merriam Adam & Kristi Shepard G & J Concessions • Boy Scouts Klaus G Haasemann Dwain & Darla Fouch Dolores A. Baker & Ronald E. Baker • Kiwanis Club • Naples Bears Brenda Williams Alligator Pools Mike Butcher • Immokalee High School Band Steve & Sara Catoe Marks Electric Sherrod’s Heritage • Make-A-Wish Foundation • Lion’s Club Ron & Danielle Stewart Tim Nance Kathy Haerle • Youth Haven Kathy Williams Laurie & Greg Lowes Maryrose C. Schellenberger • St. Matthew’s House Monity Sanitation Suzie Alter Stuart Widner • Immokalee High School Beta Club

Matt Kuckes Robert’s Flooring Romona Burkett The Collier County Fairgrounds are for rent for any time of event, including, but not limited too: Southern Brothers Grading • Concerts • Parties • Bull Riding • Circus • Arts & Crafts Shows • Motorcycle Shows • Car Shows

AMANDA HAMLETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE COLLIER COUNTY FAIR WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE The Amanda Hamlett Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 and was founded in memory of Amanda Hamlett who was killed in an automobile accident in 1999. Amanda had been very active FOLLOWING 2013 BELT BUCKLE SPONSORS in 4-H for 10 years and had participated at the Collier County Fair during that time. The Fund was first issued in 2002 and was for $1,000. Some years multiple recipients each received a DONNIE DAVIS $1,000 scholarship to be used for their college education. GREENWOOD CHEVROLET Criteria for this scholarship is: COLLIER COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION COASTAL FERTILIZER AND SUPPLY • Active 4-H member for at least 2 years, HOWARD FERTILIZER • Essay written by the 4-H’er and submitted with the application. The essay should be about 4-H’er’s accomplishments, plans for the future and what he or she hopes to accomplish. A Scholarship Application can be picked up at the Collier County Fairgrounds office. The Collier County Fair Board is the sponsor of this Fund and is the deciding factor on who will receive the scholarship. 7 8

DEPARTING SENIORS

Travis Hayden Travis has been in 4-H eleven (11) years and has showed hogs and steers. Travis played T-Ball and Little League growing up. He also enjoyed Pop Warner football and played for two years in high school. He has been raised in the First Baptist Church in Immokalee where he cur- rently attends Youth Group and is an active member. Travis has always dreamed to become a firefighter, so he has plans to pursue that and attend Fire School. But if that for some reason does- COLLIER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS n’t work out his back up plan would be to work at Florida Power and Light and be a line man like his dad. Saturday, March 15th For rules and race information call (239) 455-1444 or visit our website at www.colliercountyfair.com Cheyenne Hunter Bechtol

You are a beautiful, caring young lady (inside & out). I pray that you NEVER give up on your Rain or Shine dreams and your passions. I want you to be able to do the things you LOVE and find joy and bless- ings in everything you seek. Enjoy the journey life brings your way. For me, being your mom has Classes: Compact, Mid-Size and Full Size brought me so much joy and many blessings. Love Mom (No limit on car entries)

PRE-REGISTRATION Entry Fee—$40.00 Car/Driver Day of the event Registration Fee—$50.00 Car/Driver Pit Crew: $15 each (Armband required) Celeste Dempsey No children under 16 years of age allowed in Pit Area This young lady is a senior at Estero High School, member of the cheerleading team, and also sec- retary of County Line 4-H. Helping people in any way she can has always been something she is known for. After she graduates she plans to go into the nursing field to pursue her medical dreams. Admission to the Derby is included in the Fair Admission We have seen her grow throughout 4H; keeping to her responsibilities, being a good role model and influence for the younger members in the group, going above and beyond to help the group with all Fairgrounds open at 1:00 p.m. activities, and doing a great job raising her pig Oreo. We can't express how proud we are of all her hard work and how excited we are to see what the future withholds for this Incredible girl. Never give up on your dreams! We love you RACING TEAM HEAT WINNERS WIN $300 Mom, Jason, Chelsea, and David. GRAND FINALE RACING TEAM WINNERS WIN $1,000 ENDO RACE $400 TO WIN—$100 FOR EACH HEAT Sidney Nunez

Sidney Nunez is a member of the Immokalee Livestock Club and has been in the Collier Co. Fair 4H ALSO THERE WILL BE DEMO LAST CAR TO HIT & MOVE WINS $2,000 youth program for over 8 years. She has participated in several areas of the fair. In the past, she has shown rabbits and hogs. Sidney has entered plants, art and baked goods in the fair. She also was one of the original Junior Fair Board members. Gate Open for Teching cars at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sidney is 18 and lives with her mother Rebecca Nunez and Mike Martin of Felda. Her father and stepmother are, Armando and Rhonda Nunez of Immokalee. She is a senior at Labelle High School. Sidney has earned her school letter in , soccer, and weight lifting where she holds a school 1st heat starts at 7:00 p.m. record. She has a GPA of 4.3 and has been accepted to 4 colleges. She will be entering UF as a Gator in the summer, where she plans to become a Physician Assistant. Gates open for spectators at 6:00 p.m.

Travis Brown

Travis Brown is a senior a Palmetto Ridge High School. Travis is a member of Family Traditions 4-H Club and has been showing at the Collier County Fair since the age of 5. He enjoys showing swine and has also shown rabbits in the past. Travis has won multiple blue ribbons and placed in showman- ship, but his greatest accomplishments have been winning Grand Champion Swine and Reserve Champion Swine. Over the years Travis has set aside money from his hog projects to be able to open a pool cleaning business. In 2012, Travis with the help of his dad, uncle, and brother started Southern Pools Service, a pool cleaning business. Travis is also a member of Peace Lutheran Church and attends New Hope Ministries Youth Group. Upon graduation Travis is going continue with his pool business and current job at Palmera and Country Club while he plans for his future.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH SUNDAY, MARCH 16th ENTERTAINMENT ACTS MAIN STREET MAIN STREET 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 – Show Me Safari 1:00—DJ Yung Funk Racing Pigs 3:00, 5:00, 6:30, 8:00, 10:00—Show Me 7:00, 8:30 – Lady Houdini 7:30, 9:00 – Sea Lion Splash Safari Racing Pigs 8:00, 9:30 – Wild About Monkeys 4:00, 6:00, 9:00— Sea Lion Splash 4:30, 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys 5:00, 6:30, 8:30—Lady Houdini THEM HAMILTON BOYS were officially formed June 2011. The band consists of Doug Meier (Drums), ARENA

Joe Garita (Bass Guitar), Nick Hamilton (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals), and Hayden Hamilton (Lead Guitar & 7:30, 930 - Jousting MAIN STAGE Vocals). This local band is based out of Naples, FL. Them HAMILTON BOYS are known for their south- 3:30, 5:30 7:00, 8:30 —Fritzy Brothers One ern rock, blues, country, and classic rock. They play both covers and original music. Check them out on FRONT GATE Man Circus Facebook for more information, and to listen to their music 7:00, 9:00– Pirates of the Columbian 4:00, 6:00, 7;30, 9:30—The Kardenni Caribbean Experience 6:30`- Aztek Dancers PAVILION 7:00 – Rabbit/Cavy Show ARENA 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30—Jousting THE SWEENEY BROTHERS BAND—A Country Comedy Revue is based out of Orlando, FL. They travel all over the USA bringing their downhome-backwoods comedy and music to fans everywhere. FRONT GATE They are a 100% crowd pleaser at any event. Join Slim Sweeney and his identical twin brothers , 5:00, 7:00, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian Skeeter and Little Buck as they sing, play and keep everyone in stitches with a knee slappin', foot Caribbean stompin' good time.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH They have been very popular over the United States with their simple minded, back to the roots coun- PAVILION try fun! Audiences of ALL AGES and backgrounds enjoy this one-of-a-kind show! You don't have to be MAIN STAGE a country music fan to enjoy this show! 6:00 - 4AM Pop vocal group 7:00—Cammie Elliott Take a little Hee Haw, add a couple of pinches of The Smothers Brothers, sprinkle in a little Beverly 8:00—Knights for Christ Hillbillies, mix in with The Andy Griffith Show and The Grand Ole Opry, simmer over down home hu- 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 —Them Hamilton Boys MONDAY, MARCH 17TH mor.....and soon you'll have a banquet of fun! MAIN STAGE MAIN STREET 6:00—Greenview Band 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari 7:30, 9:30—The Kardenni Experience Racing Pigs Presented by the Sensational Murcia Family, PIRATES OF THE COLUMBIA CARIBBEAN is your 7:00, 8:30—Lady Houdini MAIN STREET typical "good" pirates against the "bad" pirates; however, this all takes place suspended on a thin wire 7:30, 9:00 — Sea Lion Splash 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing cable 30 feet in the air over the top of a huge pirate ship! This is when you see over 30 years combined 8:00, 9:30—Wild About Monkeys Pigs experience of the Sensational Murcias on the high wire. Watch as they execute various daring feats, 10:30—Florida State Championship 7:00, 8:30 -Lady Houdini acrobats and tricks on the ½ inch steel cable, such as sword fighting, the dangerous two man high, 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash actually skipping rope and the finale trick you have to see to believe! Also included in the action is the FRONT GATE 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys Wheel of Destiny. As the giant wheel spins the pirates jump, somersault and sword fight all while it is 7:00, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean rotating on its axis! ARENA ARENA 7:00 4-H Horse Show 7:30, 9:30—Jousting 7:30, 9:30—Jousting

FRONT GATE LADY HOUDINI aka Kristen Johnson, almost seems fearless even to the fault of flirting with death. She 7:00, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian has a knack for taking an ordinary escape and putting her signature brand on it. Her mind bending es- capes will ensure that the Lady Houdini show will be the talk of the fair! Kristen, a real escapologist, has carved out a living performing her daredevil brand of escapes around the world, live and on TV. When SATURDAY, MARCH 15th first asked to perform the aerial straitjacket escape which Houdini so often used to promote his theater 7:00 DEMOLITION DERBY shows, she said, ”sure, but in its original form is boring and anticlimactic for today’s audience. After all, Houdini was able to escape the jacket but not the circumstances that had him still hanging upside down MAIN STAGE in mid-air, of which he would have to be lowered back to the ground and released”. Kristen says to com- 1:30- Dog “Hero” Pageant TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH 3:30, 9:30 —Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus pletely and successfully escape you not only have to remove the restraint but also escape from the cir- MAIN STAGE 4:00,- Tish Poorman Singers cumstance of being hung mid-air. In 2007, Kristen once again set out to ‘best’ Houdini’s escape and for 6:30 - Dog Training Demonstration 7:30—Cammie Elliott over three years whether outside with a crane at 80 feet high or inside an arena at 40 feet above the 9:00—The Kardenni Experience 8:30—Heather Tomlinson stage and even in theaters, hung from battens, she would drop the jacket, remove her feet from the rope 9:00—The Kardenni Experience loops and repel down. MAIN STREET 10:00—JMT Con Jaycrow & G21 Band 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing

Pigs MAIN STREET 7:00, 8:30—Lady Houdini 3:00, 5:00, 6:30, 8:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash TISH POORMEN, Professional Vocal/Performance Coach and Executive Director at CHILDREN FOR THE ARTS will be performing Pigs 8:00, 9:30—Wild About Monkeys March 15th at 4:00 and 7:30 with the following performers: 4:00, 5:30 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash

4:30, 8:00, 9:30—Wild About Monkeys FRONT GATE 5:00, 6:30, 8:30—Lady Houdini Stephanie Benedict (15 Brenna Buckley (12) Alex Cruz (10) Ally DeVito (16) 7;30, 9;00—Pirates of the Columbian Carribean 10:30—Fl State Championship Wrestling

Giana Dipietro (9) Kanti Gudur (14) Yomoaa Gyimah (14) Victoria Hall (16) ARENA FRONT GATE 7:00, 9:30—Jousting Brooke Jaffe (13) Danielle Jaffe (11) Jacob Jaffe (8) Natalie Jeffe (10) 5:00, 7:00, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean

PAVILION Mimi Juffe (12) Jessica Korn (13) Samantha Korn (17) Bianca Lombardo (9) ARENA 7:30—Cattle Show 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30—Jousting

Kaitlyn McRae (25) Cameron Mongan (13) Kendall Page (16) Alandra Portaro (11) 1:30 Pee Wee Show Logan Rasmussen (13 Elle Mae Wood (13) 2:30 Adults Show

11 PAVILION 12 1:30—Pee Wee Show 2:30 Adult Showmanship Show

SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND The Show-me Swine Racers are WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH MAIN STAGE always a crowd pleaser! Pig MAIN STAGE 1:00 Pine Ridge Twirlers racing includes three different 7:00, 9:00—The Kardenni Experience 2:00 Drake Austin species, each running a separate

3:00 4AM Pop Vocal Group heat race during each show. MAIN STREET 3:30 Cammie Elliott 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing Get ready to be entertained by Pigs 4:30 Knights for Christ the comedy of this world racing 7:00, 8:30—Lady Houdini 10:30 DJ Kiuru team as they race to the finish 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash for a treat. 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys MAIN STREET 3:00, 5:00, 8:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing FRONT GATE Pigs 7:30, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean 4:00, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash Combining the rare skills of excel- 4:30, 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys lent trainers and the incredible in- ARENA 5:00, 6:30, 8;30 - Lady Houdini stincts of the wild as well as domes- 7:00, 9:30—Jousting 10:30—Fla State Championship Wrestling tic animals with which they have become friends, Kevin and Martina PAVILION FRONT GATE will delight and amaze their audience 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 - —Pirates of the Columbian 7:30—Goat/Sheep Show with fun, education and great enter- Caribbean tainment for the whole family. “Wild PAVILION about Monkeys” is the only traveling 6:00—Sweeney Brothers Show animal exhibition that features 7:30—Livestock Auction trained baboons. The Mandrill ba- boon is the only one of his kind to be THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH BEER TENT safely and humanely handled on stage FAMILY LIVING TENT Sweeney Brothers Show today. 6:30—“Life’s Not Fair” Auction ARENA MAIN STREET 5:30—Jousting Feel the clash of metal, and hear the cries of 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 - Show Me Safari Racing battle. An array of authentic equestrian Pigs games. High energy real life battles, vivid, 7:00, 8:30—Lady Houdini SUNDAY, MARCH 23rd raw ground to horse take downs, and the 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash Main Stage sheer excitement of a full contact joust. An 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys 1:00—Greenview Band action packed, Hollywood worthy Tourna- ment, the Dark Knights are truly the heavy- FRONT GATE 3:00—Live Latino an DJ weights of medieval warfare. 7:00, 9:00—Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean 2:30, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 -Show Me Safari Racing Pigs PAVILION 3:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30—Sea Lion Splash 7:30—Swine show 4:00, 7:30, 9:00—Wild about Monkeys "Sea Lion Splash" is an exciting and one of 4:30, 6:00, 8:00—Lady Houdini a kind traveling sea lion exhibit. Squalus 6:30—Aztec Dancers 7:30, 9:00—The Kardenni Experience Inc. was first established when Marco Peters began adopting and providing a ARENA home for sea lions who were unable to FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 - Jousting survive in the wild because of sickness, MAIN STAGE age, or injuries. Marco's passion for sea 6:30—Knights for Christ FRONT GATE lions led him to educate the public on the 7:30—Swamp Buggy Queens 4:30, 6:30, 8:30—Pirates of the Columbian need to coexist with these special marine 8:00—Magic with Swamp Buggy Queens Caribbean mammals in harmony. Thus, began the 8:30—Lazaro Arbos of American Idol 2013 journey of the Sea Lion Splash 9:30—Keith Raygor Musical Mind Reader BEER TENT 10:30—Dance Contest—Win money and Prizes Sweeney Brothers Show 11:00—Line Dancing PAVILION MAIN STREET 2:00 Poultry Show 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00—Show Me Safari Racing Pigs 7:00, 8:30—Lady Houdini Knights For Christ, K4C did not even realize that it came into existence during the sum- 7:30, 9:00—Sea Lion Splash mer of 2008. It first began as a youth project to create a song. Sammy Rigaud and Dawenn 8:00, 9:30—Wild about Monkeys Dorgile were responsible for writing it and putting the music together. They asked Nixon 10:30—Fl Staate Championshi Wrestling Joseph to join them on this small project and wouldn't you know it?! The song, Shine My ARENA Light was a hit! Well, one masterpiece led to another, and eventually K4C started featur- 7:30, 9:30—Jousting ing for events and shows. It wasn't long after that the band started creating their first album, Electric Gospel, Today K4C has launched two English albums, Electric Gospel and The FRONT GATE Proclamation. They also have two Creole albums, Lakay and the most recent, Nouveau Di- 7:00, 9:00 Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean mension. Let's not forget about their annual White Out Concert. Every year, since 2008 the band has thrown this concert right before school starts to get the kids in the commu- BEER TENT nity pumped up about Jesus. This band is certainly defined by their dynamical efforts to get Sweeney Brothers Show all people in tune with the gospel of Jesus, Our Savior.

13 14 TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! NEW KIDDIE LAND WILD ABOUT SEA LION SPLASH LADY MONKEYS HOUDINI KIDDIE LAND

DEMOLITION MIDWAY

PETTING RACING REST FIRST ZOO BEER PIGS ROOMS AID TENT PAVILLION PAVILLION ARENA MIDWAY GAMES MIDWAY FAMILY LIVING TENT DERBY JOUSTING FAIR OFFICE

MAIN PIRATES OF THE STAGE COLUMBIAN CARIBBEAN

MAIN STROLLER & WHEELCHAIR GATE RENTAL

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2013 2013 SWINE GRAND AND RESERVE STEER GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION CHAMPION WINNERS WINNERS

GRAND RESERVE GRAND RESERVE Brianna Blocker Shannon Taylor Victoria Willis Travis Hayden

2013 GOAT GRAND & RESERVE 2013

CHAMPION WINNERS RABBIT GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION WINNER

GRAND RESERVE Tessa VanProoyes—Dairy Sarah Sistrunk—Dairy GRAND RESERVE Rebecca Snitcher Cole Wilkinson

2013 POULTRY GRAND & RESERVE

CHAMPION WINNERS

GRAND RESERVE

Bodie Ward—Adult Laura Holland—Adult Elizabeth Halperin—Youth Tessa VanProoyen —Youth

2013 CAVY GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION WINNERS

GRAND RESERVE William Sillery Gracie Scofield

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FAMILY LIVING & HORTICULTURE 2014 Livestock Shows SHOW DATE TIME Rabbit & Cavy Show & Showmanship Thursday, March 13th 7:00 p.m. Pee Wee Show Saturday, March 15th 1:30 p.m.

Adult Showmanship Saturday, March 15th 2:30 p.m. Poultry Show & Showmanship Sunday, March 16th 2:00 p.m. Steer/Breeding Cattle Show Tuesday, March 18th 7:30 p.m. The Family Living Tent houses all of the local entries submitted to the Fair for competi- tion. There you will have a chance to see quilts, preserves, cakes, pies, cookies, canned Goat Show Wednesday, March 19th 7:30 p.m. goods, arts, crafts and a vast display of products that are home and/or hand made by Swine Show Thursday, March 20th 7:30 p.m. Collier County residents. LIVESTOCK AUCTION* Saturday, March 22nd 7:30 p.m.

Some of the competitions are Adult Sewing & Handiwork, Youth Sewing & Handiwork, 4-H Livestock Awards & Buyer’s BBQ Saturday, April 26th 5:00 p.m. Cultural Arts, 4-H Booths and 4-H & Open Horticulture. Also, both Youth and Adult Arts *This sale is conducted the same as commercial cattle or hog auctions. Ring bids and the & Crafts. Each item on display has the ribbon it won attached and the name of the highest bidder buys the animal. The buyers options include: entrant. 1. Utilizing the animal as freezer meat, There is no entry fee to enter items into the Family Living or Horticulture Exhibits, however all entrants are restricted to 2. Donating the animal to an approved non-profit charitable organization recognized by the part-time or full-time residents of Collier County. All entry Collier County Fair, i.e.: forms will be provided at the Family Living Tent during take- ⇒ Collier County Livestock Funds in days: ⇒ The Amanda Hamlett Collier County Fair Scholarship Fund ♦ Friday, March 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and ⇒ 4-H Foundation of Collier County ♦ Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ⇒ Life’s Not Fair Foundation ⇒ 4-h Livestock Club of Collier County Culinary entries are to be turned in Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 9:00 ⇒ Collier County Fair Belt Buckle Fund a.m. to the Fair Office. The Collier County Fair is not responsible for pans, ⇒ Collier County Fair Junior Fair Board platter, plates, etc. BARN SUPERINTENDENTS All horticulture items will be housed in the pavilion and will in- clude all plants, fruit and vegetable products. All entry forms will Shannon Hubbell/Scott Blocker Large Animals be provided at the Livestock Pavilion during take-in days: Amanda Blocker/Bodie Ward Small Animals ♦ Friday, March 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and ♦ Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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DATES AND HOURS OF 2014 FAIR The Fair Board would like to thank the following sponsors for their DATE TIMES PROMOTION support. Thursday, March 13th 6 p.m.. to 11 p.m. Pet Night (Get in Free with 2 can goods (dog, cat or people) from 6 pm to 7 pm only After 7:00 pm Adults $10—Kids $5.00 Armbands $15 Friday, March 14th 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Moonlight Madness Adults $10—Kids $5 Armbands $20 All Night Saturday, March 15th 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crashing Bashing (Demo Derby) Adults $10—Kids $5

Sunday, March 16th 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Church Day Funday—1/2 off adult admission with Church Bulletin Adults $10—Kids $5 Armbands $20 Monday, March 17th 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Teacher Appreciation Day (Free Admission with valid school ID) Adults $10—Kids $5 Armbands $15 Tuesday, March 18th 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Military Appreciation Day (Free Admission with valid ID) Adults $10—Kids $5 Armbands $10 Wednesday, March 19th 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. First Responders Night (Free Admission for EMS, Fire, Po- lice) Adults $10—Kids $5—Armbands $15 (Kiddie Ride Armbands $5) Thursday, March 20th 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Community Hero Day - Adults $10—Kids $5—Armbands $15 Ride for free 6:00 to 7:00 Friday, March 21st 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Midnight Madness Adults $10—Kids $5 Armbands $20 (Mandatory after 10 pm) Saturday, March 22nd 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Super Hero Saturday (Wear a superhero shirt) Adults $10—Kids $5

Sunday, March 23rd 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Family Party Day Armbands $20 -Includes Gate ad- mission—$5 Only Admission (No ride tickets sold today) 21 22

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LIFE’S NOT “FAIR” Fundraiser and Silent Auction

On Thursday, March 20, 2014 the Fair Board will be hosting the Fourth Annual Cancer Fundraising and Silent Auction event at the Collier County Fair to benefit people who are faced with circumstances

This year “Salute to Heroes” will provide our dona- tors and sponsors with more exposure and larger crowds. We decided to host the event on the second Thursday which corresponds with the health and well- ness day at the fair. We will team up with other local charities such as the American Cancer Society and the Blood Mobile to maximize our fundraising poten- tial.

The majority of our efforts will focus on raising money through silent auctions, donations, and spon- The Fairgrounds are located 10 miles East of I-75 (Exit 111) on Immokalee Road. sorships. Contributions at last year’s event helped the Fair Board to raise approximately $2,400. With the support and generosity of our community we hope From Ft Myers to achieve our goal of $5,000 for this year’s event. Take I-75 to Exit 111 (Immokalee Road) Exit I-75 South, turn left at light For information on the event or becoming a sponsor Head East on Immokalee Road for 10 miles please contact the Fair office at 239-455-1444. Collier County Fairgrounds are on the right

From Miami Take -75 North to Exit 111 (Immokalee Road) Exit I-75 North, turn right onto Immokalee Road Head East on Immokalee Road for 10 miles Collier County Fairgrounds are on the right

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