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Summer Workshop Draws Representatives From 25 Fairs
The Florida Federation of Fairs Summer Workshop was held July 25th and 26th in Inverness, Florida. The event was hosted by the Citrus County Fair in honor of Doris Graska, the current President of the Florida Federation.
Twenty-five Fairs with 115 Fair folks attended the two day event which included a welcome reception/ dinner and a full day of educational sessions. The workshop included keynote speaker Keith Hessey, retired Manager of the State Fair of Virginia as well as special comments from Senator Charles Dean and Representative Ron Schultz. The program also featured 18 table topics which allowed attendees to network with other Fair personnel.
Friday night’s reception and dinner were also a highlight of the weekend with a Low Country Boil featuring shrimp, clams, sausage, and a sumptuous selection of vegetables. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Jim and Linda King.
The event sponsors were: Citrus County Fair, Belle City Amusements, Blue Grass Shows, Senator Charles Dean, Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Manatee River Community Bank, and the Manatee County Fair. The support of these sponsors helps make such events possible for the Federation.
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| Friday night's "Low Country Boil" was a great success |
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Eighteen different table topics gave attendees great opportunities to share information. |
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| Doris Graska, Florida Federation of Fairs President, welcomed Senator Charles Dean and thanked him for his support and participation. |
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Keith Hessey, retired manager of the Virginia State Fair, was the keynote speaker. |
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