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This fair delivered heaping helpings of fun

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Pirate Dan Man, right, also known as Daniel Jolley of Groton, Vermont, performed daily from his strolling mobile ship, at the fair. Here, he introduces 3-year-old Mayer Henry, of Dade City, as his assistant. Mayer was enjoying the fair with his dad, Jamie Floyd, of Dade City. (Fred Bellet)

From the joy that comes from hearing children laugh with delight, to the aroma of fried foods filling the air, to the spectacle of contestants gorging themselves with spaghetti — the 75th annual Pasco County Fair had myriad opportunities for people to have a good time.

A giant talking robot strolled through the fairgrounds cracking jokes.

Rides offered speed, thrills and dazzling lights.

Gospel singers and karaoke performers entertained the crowds.

And, of course, there were chances to compete in home craft categories, and at livestock shows.

For some, the trip to the fair, at 36722 State Road 52, in Dade City, was a pleasant way to spend time with family and catch up with old friends.

The theme of this year’s fair, from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, was “Memories Made New.”

There were plenty of chances to do that — to make new memories, that is.

Published March 09, 2022

It’s lonely at the top for this Cochin breed chicken that took first place at the 75th annual Pasco County Fair. The blue ribbon for this winner went to Academy at the Farm 4-H and Progressive 4-H member, 9-year-old Aidon Oakley, of Zephyrhills.
Jesse Pinkston, a Possum Trot 4-H member, leads his steer across the arena during judging of the showmanship event. Pinkston was in the class 2 junior division.
Dade City’s Salvatore Ficchi digs in to a bowl of spaghetti during the Spaghetti Eddie’s Spaghetti-Eating Contest. Ficchi was the first to sign up for the pasta-consuming event. James Lloyd, a visitor from New Jersey, claimed first place in the race.
Lily Briscoe waits for the judging results in the junior division steer showmanship competition. The Progressive 4-H member has a shoulder to share with her steer.
A lengthy camera exposure shows part of the path of the whirling and twirling amusement ride called The Beast. Others wait their turn during a visit to the midway, at the 75th annual Pasco County Fair.
Contestants line up during the Miss Heart Pageant in the Dan Cannon Auditorium during the 75th annual Pasco County Fair.
The Ferris wheel’s lights create a beautiful pattern high above the Pasco County Fairgrounds.
Performing on the stage at the Dan Cannon Auditorium stage, from left, Roland Kesterson, Isaac Moore, Wyatt Austin and Luke Vaught make up The Inspirations, a Gospel music group. They were among the slate of entertainers at the 75th annual Pasco County Fair.
Corlyn Lloyd peeks from behind a curtain, moments before the introduction of the Miss Heart contestants. She was checking out the crowd in the Dan Cannon Auditorium.

 

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