Evan Miles
FAIR CROWD
Nov 17, 2013
North Florida Fair draws crowd,reaches record high
The North
Florida Fair proved to be a main attraction for tourists this year.
All week, local and out-of-town guests have been flooding
the fair grounds.
Fair manager Mark Harvey says this year’s fair numbers are
bound to top those from last year.
“Last year we had bout 103,000 people through the gate and
it was a record year for us and we’re on pace to break last year’s record yet
again so I’m very optimistic. If the weather holds,we can do it.”
With all the food, rides and side shows ,it’s easy to see
why the fair draws such a crowd. North Florida Fair faithfuls, Lincoln High
School seniors Shelby Decardenas and Autumn Volt, say this year was even better
than the last.
“They’re like being more efficient with like the wait time
so you can get on more rides quicker which I really like.”
“Less lines so it’s more enjoyable. You’re not having to
wait to do your ride. You can go right away.”
A lot of preparation goes into making the fair the success
it is. But for Harvey, in the end, the best part is seeing families having fun
together.
“I enjoy watching the kids. When the kids have fun the parents
have fun and the fact that the families get to spend time together I enjoy that
and I believe in the family unit and I think we cater very well to the family
unit.”
The funnel cake is a traditional fair treat.
A little girl peers out of the Ferris wheel overlooking the
fair grounds.
Fair attendees board the Ferris wheel.
Fairgoers brace themselves for the rollercoaster to drop.
The North Florida Fair draws a crowd over more than 103,000.
A magician reveals the secret to his infamous “Rope Trick”.
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