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State Library of Florida, Florida Ephemera Collection
Description
Schedule of the events and shows for the 1967 Florida State Fair.
Date
1967
Creator
Format
Coverage
Subjects
4-H clubs
Agricultural exhibitions
Automobile racing
Fairs
Future Farmers of America
Gasparilla Pirate Parade
Horses--showing
Hurricane Hell Drivers
International Motor Contest Association
Livestock--showing
Lord, Bobby (Robert Lester),1934-2008
Miss Sunflavor--beauty contest
Poultry--showing
Real Cowboy Association
Reeves, "Del" (Franklin Delano), 1932-2007
Ritter, "Tex" (Woodward Maurice), 1905-1974
Rodeos
WYOU--radio station
Wooley, "Sheb" (Shelby Frederick), 1921-2003
Agricultural exhibitions
Automobile racing
Fairs
Future Farmers of America
Gasparilla Pirate Parade
Horses--showing
Hurricane Hell Drivers
International Motor Contest Association
Livestock--showing
Lord, Bobby (Robert Lester),1934-2008
Miss Sunflavor--beauty contest
Poultry--showing
Real Cowboy Association
Reeves, "Del" (Franklin Delano), 1932-2007
Ritter, "Tex" (Woodward Maurice), 1905-1974
Rodeos
WYOU--radio station
Wooley, "Sheb" (Shelby Frederick), 1921-2003
Geographic Term
[panel 3]
Florida State Fair February 7-18
DAILY ATTRACTIONS
OPEN DAILY: 9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
SUNDAY: 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
Fine Arts Exhibition — Building 5
An exhibition selected by a nationally recognized juror
as the finest work being done today by Florida artists.
Competitive Floraculture Exhibit — Building 6
A special section of the Horticulture Building dedi-
cated to displaying quality plants of all types, some.
typical to Florida while others are rarely seen.
“Americana” — Tampa Federation of
Garden Club Circles — Building 6
Flower arrangements specially created for this com:
petition which replaces the Federation's Annual Spring
Flower Show.
American Hibiscus Show — Sunset Chapter,
American Hibiscus Society — Building 6
‘The only fully accredited mid-Winter Hibiscus Show in
the United States. Judging, Saturday, Feb. 18, 1967.
Florida Electrical Exposition — Building 7
An entire building devoted to displaying the latest in
electrical appliances and heating and air conditioning
equipment. Complemented by a new “Light for Living
Center".
Women’s World — Building 15
Fabulous fashions created by Florida's women dis-
played in modern glass show windows, enhanced by
five demonstrations on the fashion runway every thirty
minutes.
Sun ‘n Soil Agribusiness Exhibits — Building 19
An entire building dedicated to displaying many facets
of Florida’s $4,000,000,000 agribusiness industry.
Conservation Exhibits — Building 20
Florida’s wild animals, birds, marine life, forestry and
water resources exhibited in natural settings.
Youth Poultry and Egg Show — Building 21A
A show produced by youth exhibitors who are inter-
ested in becoming a part of Florida's $95,000,000
per year poultry industry.
Swine Exhibition — Building 218
An exhibition of prime swine breeding stock.
Adult and Youth Rabbit Show — Building 24
Displays one of the State’s fastest growing industries.
Old MacDonald's Farm — Building 25
A turn-of-the-century community brought back to life,
including farm animals in wide array.
FIRST WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Beet Breeding Shows — Building 22
‘and Building 23 — February 7-11
13th Annual Florida Fat Stock Show and Sale — Build-
ing 21 — February 7-10
Florida International Agricultural Trade Council Live-
stock Sale Animals — Special Tent Area — Feb-
ruary 7-10
Florida welcomes guests from Central and South
America on first Florida AgriTour.
SECOND WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Dairy Breeding Shows — Building 23
— February 13-18
Pony Exhibit — Building 22 — February 13-18
Adult and Youth Quester Horse Show — Building 21
— February 15-18
TUES. Feb. 7
Shrine Day and saluting the Counties of Manatee,
Pinellas and Polk
9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
11:00 a.m. Formal Opening of 62nd Annual Florida State Fair
1:30pm. Shrine Kiddy Show, produced by Southeastern
Shrine Temples for crippled children — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Hereford Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
7:00 p.m. Angus Beet Cattle Judging — Building 23A
8:00 pm. Shrine-O Rama — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 8
Saluting Florida Department of Agriculture, Doyle
Conner, Commissioner, Marion County and Florida
Department of Conservation
9:00 a.m. Brahman Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
Adult Rabbit Judging — Building 24
10:00 a.m. Youth Poultry Show Judging — Building 21A
1:30 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Santa Gertrudis Beef Cattle Judging—Building 23A
THUR. Feb. 9
Saluting Highlands and Putnam Counties
10:00 a.m. Youth Rabbit Show Judging — Building 24
Charolais Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
1:00 p.m. Fat Stock Show Judging — Building 234
2:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Semifinals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
6:00 p.m. Parade of Beef Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Finals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
FRI. Feb. 10
Saluting Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol
and Florida Department of Education
1:00 p.m. Twelfth Annual Florida Fat Stock Auction—Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. FFA Poultry and Egg Team Judging — Building 21A
7:00 p.m. First Annual Florida Agritour Livestock Auction Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 11
Saluting Future Farmers of America and Pasco County
8:45 a.m. FFA Annual Program and Awards — Grandstand
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy, Beef, and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
8:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
1:00 p.m.
SUN. Feb. 12
Gates Open
Changeover of livestock. No animals exhibited
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand.
6:45 p.m. Simulated Atomic Explosion by the U.S. Navy
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
MON. Feb. 13
Saluting Indian River and Volusia Counties and Florida State Beekeepers
1:45 p.m. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade with dramatic, colorful ceremonies on stage. Pirate Captain demands surrender of Tampa and Mayor hands over keys of the City to Gasparilla Krewe. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade reviewed in presence of King, Queen and Royal Court
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
TUES. Feb. 14
Saluting Governor Claude R. Kirk, Cabinet. Members of the Legislature, and Hillsborough County. School children admitted free
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
9:30 a.m. 4-H Inter-County Dairy Team Judging Contest — Ara north of Building 23
Pony Races (Time Events) — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
1:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Jersey Promotional Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 15
Saluting Counties of Columbia and Hardee
2:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
THUR. Feb. 16
Saluting Florida's County Commissioners
9:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Halter Classes — Special Tent Area
2:00 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A
State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Ybor City Night Gasparilla Parade — Grandstand
FRI. Feb. 17
Saluting Gadsden County and State Agricultural Services
9:00 a.m. 4-H Club Beef and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Showmanship Classes with Performance Classes following — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry and Egg Team Judging Contest — Building 21A
6:30 p.m. Parade of Dairy Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 18
Saluting Florida 4-H Clubs
9:45 a.m. 4-H Club Annual Program and Presentation of Achievement Awards — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Cutting Horse Contest Finals — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
Florida State Fair February 7-18
DAILY ATTRACTIONS
OPEN DAILY: 9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
SUNDAY: 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
Fine Arts Exhibition — Building 5
An exhibition selected by a nationally recognized juror
as the finest work being done today by Florida artists.
Competitive Floraculture Exhibit — Building 6
A special section of the Horticulture Building dedi-
cated to displaying quality plants of all types, some.
typical to Florida while others are rarely seen.
“Americana” — Tampa Federation of
Garden Club Circles — Building 6
Flower arrangements specially created for this com:
petition which replaces the Federation's Annual Spring
Flower Show.
American Hibiscus Show — Sunset Chapter,
American Hibiscus Society — Building 6
‘The only fully accredited mid-Winter Hibiscus Show in
the United States. Judging, Saturday, Feb. 18, 1967.
Florida Electrical Exposition — Building 7
An entire building devoted to displaying the latest in
electrical appliances and heating and air conditioning
equipment. Complemented by a new “Light for Living
Center".
Women’s World — Building 15
Fabulous fashions created by Florida's women dis-
played in modern glass show windows, enhanced by
five demonstrations on the fashion runway every thirty
minutes.
Sun ‘n Soil Agribusiness Exhibits — Building 19
An entire building dedicated to displaying many facets
of Florida’s $4,000,000,000 agribusiness industry.
Conservation Exhibits — Building 20
Florida’s wild animals, birds, marine life, forestry and
water resources exhibited in natural settings.
Youth Poultry and Egg Show — Building 21A
A show produced by youth exhibitors who are inter-
ested in becoming a part of Florida's $95,000,000
per year poultry industry.
Swine Exhibition — Building 218
An exhibition of prime swine breeding stock.
Adult and Youth Rabbit Show — Building 24
Displays one of the State’s fastest growing industries.
Old MacDonald's Farm — Building 25
A turn-of-the-century community brought back to life,
including farm animals in wide array.
FIRST WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Beet Breeding Shows — Building 22
‘and Building 23 — February 7-11
13th Annual Florida Fat Stock Show and Sale — Build-
ing 21 — February 7-10
Florida International Agricultural Trade Council Live-
stock Sale Animals — Special Tent Area — Feb-
ruary 7-10
Florida welcomes guests from Central and South
America on first Florida AgriTour.
SECOND WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Dairy Breeding Shows — Building 23
— February 13-18
Pony Exhibit — Building 22 — February 13-18
Adult and Youth Quester Horse Show — Building 21
— February 15-18
TUES. Feb. 7
Shrine Day and saluting the Counties of Manatee,
Pinellas and Polk
9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
11:00 a.m. Formal Opening of 62nd Annual Florida State Fair
1:30pm. Shrine Kiddy Show, produced by Southeastern
Shrine Temples for crippled children — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Hereford Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
7:00 p.m. Angus Beet Cattle Judging — Building 23A
8:00 pm. Shrine-O Rama — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 8
Saluting Florida Department of Agriculture, Doyle
Conner, Commissioner, Marion County and Florida
Department of Conservation
9:00 a.m. Brahman Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
Adult Rabbit Judging — Building 24
10:00 a.m. Youth Poultry Show Judging — Building 21A
1:30 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Santa Gertrudis Beef Cattle Judging—Building 23A
THUR. Feb. 9
Saluting Highlands and Putnam Counties
10:00 a.m. Youth Rabbit Show Judging — Building 24
Charolais Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
1:00 p.m. Fat Stock Show Judging — Building 234
2:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Semifinals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
6:00 p.m. Parade of Beef Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Finals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
FRI. Feb. 10
Saluting Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol
and Florida Department of Education
1:00 p.m. Twelfth Annual Florida Fat Stock Auction—Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. FFA Poultry and Egg Team Judging — Building 21A
7:00 p.m. First Annual Florida Agritour Livestock Auction Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 11
Saluting Future Farmers of America and Pasco County
8:45 a.m. FFA Annual Program and Awards — Grandstand
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy, Beef, and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
8:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
1:00 p.m.
SUN. Feb. 12
Gates Open
Changeover of livestock. No animals exhibited
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand.
6:45 p.m. Simulated Atomic Explosion by the U.S. Navy
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
MON. Feb. 13
Saluting Indian River and Volusia Counties and Florida State Beekeepers
1:45 p.m. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade with dramatic, colorful ceremonies on stage. Pirate Captain demands surrender of Tampa and Mayor hands over keys of the City to Gasparilla Krewe. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade reviewed in presence of King, Queen and Royal Court
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
TUES. Feb. 14
Saluting Governor Claude R. Kirk, Cabinet. Members of the Legislature, and Hillsborough County. School children admitted free
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
9:30 a.m. 4-H Inter-County Dairy Team Judging Contest — Ara north of Building 23
Pony Races (Time Events) — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
1:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Jersey Promotional Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 15
Saluting Counties of Columbia and Hardee
2:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
THUR. Feb. 16
Saluting Florida's County Commissioners
9:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Halter Classes — Special Tent Area
2:00 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A
State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Ybor City Night Gasparilla Parade — Grandstand
FRI. Feb. 17
Saluting Gadsden County and State Agricultural Services
9:00 a.m. 4-H Club Beef and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Showmanship Classes with Performance Classes following — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry and Egg Team Judging Contest — Building 21A
6:30 p.m. Parade of Dairy Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 18
Saluting Florida 4-H Clubs
9:45 a.m. 4-H Club Annual Program and Presentation of Achievement Awards — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Cutting Horse Contest Finals — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
Title
Events and show schedule for the Florida State Fair, 1967
Subject
Fairs
Agricultural exhibitions
Livestock--showing
Horses--showing
Poultry--showing
Rodeos
Automobile racing
Gasparilla Pirate Parade
Miss Sunflavor--beauty contest
Description
Schedule of the events and shows for the 1967 Florida State Fair.
Creator
Florida State Fair
Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Ephemera Collection
Date
1967
Format
schedules (time plans)
Language
eng-US
Type
text
Identifier
sle_fairs-festivals-shows_08
Coverage
Postwar Florida (1945-1968)
Geographic Term
Tampa (Fla.)
Hillsborough County (Fla.)
Thumbnail
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topic
Education and Information
Subject - Corporate
Future Farmers of America
4-H clubs
International Motor Contest Association
Hurricane Hell Drivers
Real Cowboy Association
WYOU--radio station
Subject - Person
Lord, Bobby (Robert Lester),1934-2008
Ritter, "Tex" (Woodward Maurice), 1905-1974
Wooley, "Sheb" (Shelby Frederick), 1921-2003
Reeves, "Del" (Franklin Delano), 1932-2007
Transcript
[panel 1]
[map depicting the Tampa Bay area and providing directions to the fair grounds]
FROM ST. PETERSBURG AREA: Follow US 92 over Gandy Bridge to
Dale Mabry Highway. Turn left (north) on Dale Mabry to Henderson
Boulevard. Turn half right (NE) on Henderson Boulevard to Kennedy
Boulevard. Turn half right (East) on Kennedy Boulevard to North
Boulevard. Turn left (North) on North Boulevard to the Main
Entrance to the Fairgrounds. Or, follow I-4 across Howard Frank-
land Bridge to the Armenia Avenue exit. Turn south and follow
Armenia to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn left (East) on Kennedy Boule-
vard to North Boulevard. Turn left (North) on North Boulevard to
the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM THE CLEARWATER AREA: Follow Florida 60 across Courtney
Campbell Causeway to Memorial Highway and turn southeast on
Memorial Highway to Interstate 4. Go east on Interstate 4 to the
Armenia Avenue exit. Go south on Armenia to Kennedy Boulevard.
Turn left (East) on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn
left (North) on North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fair-
grounds.
FROM AREA NORTH OF TAMPA: Follow US 41 Business Route to
Violet Avenue. Turn right (West) on Violet to Highland Avenue. Turn
left (South) on Highland to Buffalo Avenue. Turn right (West) on
Buffalo to North Boulevard. Turn left (South) on North Boulevard
and go to the north entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM DADE CITY AND AREA NORTHEAST OF TAMPA: Follow US 301
to the junction of I-4. Go west on I-4 to the Tampa-Ashley Street exit.
Go south on Ashley Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West)
on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on
North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM AREA SOUTH OF TAMPA: Follow US 41 North to the Junction
of Florida 60. Turn left (West) on Florida 60 to 13th Street. Turn left
(South) on 13th Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West) on
Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on North
Boulevard to the Main Entrance to the Fairgrounds.
FROM AREA EAST OF TAMPA: Follow Florida 60 (West) to the Junc-
tion of 13th Street. Turn left (South) on 13th Street to Kennedy Boule-
vard. Turn right (West) on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard.
Turn right (North) on North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the
Fairgrounds. OR, follow I-4 to the Ashley-Tampa Street exit. Go
south on Ashley Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West) on
Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on North
Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
AUTO RACES — IMCA WINTER NATIONAL SPRINTS
1:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 8-11-12-15-18
MAPS OF FAIRGROUNDS AVAILABLE AT TURNSTILE GATES
[panel 2]
IMCA Big Car
AUTO RACES
Feb. 8 — 1:30 pm
Feb. 11 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 12 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 15 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 18 — 2:00 pm
RCA Championship
RODEO
Feb. 16 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 17 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 17 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 18 — 8:00 pm
HURRICANE
HELL DRIVERS
THRILL SHOW
Feb. 10 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 10 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 12 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 13 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 14 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 14 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 15 — 8:00 pm
BEAUTY CONTEST
McKay Auditorium
Grand Prize — 1967 Dodge
Coronet Convertible
Reigning queens from Agri-
cultural groups and other
Florida Fairs compete in
beauty competition to be
named Miss Sun FLAvor.
Semi-finals:
Feb. 9 — 2:00 pm
Finals:
Feb. 9— 8:00 pm
FREE TO FAIR VISITORS
GASPARILLA
PIRATE PARADE
1:45 pm— Feb. 13, 1967
WYOU RADIO — SALUTE TO
COUNTRY MUSIC
Feb. 11—6:30 pm Feb. 11—-8:30 pm
STARRING
Bobby Lord Tex Ritter
Sheb Wooley Del Reeves
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1967 FLORIDA STATE FAIR
and Gasparilla Pirate Invasion
TAMPA -FEB. 7-18
[map depicting the Tampa Bay area and providing directions to the fair grounds]
FROM ST. PETERSBURG AREA: Follow US 92 over Gandy Bridge to
Dale Mabry Highway. Turn left (north) on Dale Mabry to Henderson
Boulevard. Turn half right (NE) on Henderson Boulevard to Kennedy
Boulevard. Turn half right (East) on Kennedy Boulevard to North
Boulevard. Turn left (North) on North Boulevard to the Main
Entrance to the Fairgrounds. Or, follow I-4 across Howard Frank-
land Bridge to the Armenia Avenue exit. Turn south and follow
Armenia to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn left (East) on Kennedy Boule-
vard to North Boulevard. Turn left (North) on North Boulevard to
the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM THE CLEARWATER AREA: Follow Florida 60 across Courtney
Campbell Causeway to Memorial Highway and turn southeast on
Memorial Highway to Interstate 4. Go east on Interstate 4 to the
Armenia Avenue exit. Go south on Armenia to Kennedy Boulevard.
Turn left (East) on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn
left (North) on North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fair-
grounds.
FROM AREA NORTH OF TAMPA: Follow US 41 Business Route to
Violet Avenue. Turn right (West) on Violet to Highland Avenue. Turn
left (South) on Highland to Buffalo Avenue. Turn right (West) on
Buffalo to North Boulevard. Turn left (South) on North Boulevard
and go to the north entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM DADE CITY AND AREA NORTHEAST OF TAMPA: Follow US 301
to the junction of I-4. Go west on I-4 to the Tampa-Ashley Street exit.
Go south on Ashley Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West)
on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on
North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
FROM AREA SOUTH OF TAMPA: Follow US 41 North to the Junction
of Florida 60. Turn left (West) on Florida 60 to 13th Street. Turn left
(South) on 13th Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West) on
Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on North
Boulevard to the Main Entrance to the Fairgrounds.
FROM AREA EAST OF TAMPA: Follow Florida 60 (West) to the Junc-
tion of 13th Street. Turn left (South) on 13th Street to Kennedy Boule-
vard. Turn right (West) on Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard.
Turn right (North) on North Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the
Fairgrounds. OR, follow I-4 to the Ashley-Tampa Street exit. Go
south on Ashley Street to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right (West) on
Kennedy Boulevard to North Boulevard. Turn right (North) on North
Boulevard to the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
AUTO RACES — IMCA WINTER NATIONAL SPRINTS
1:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 8-11-12-15-18
MAPS OF FAIRGROUNDS AVAILABLE AT TURNSTILE GATES
[panel 2]
IMCA Big Car
AUTO RACES
Feb. 8 — 1:30 pm
Feb. 11 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 12 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 15 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 18 — 2:00 pm
RCA Championship
RODEO
Feb. 16 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 17 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 17 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 18 — 8:00 pm
HURRICANE
HELL DRIVERS
THRILL SHOW
Feb. 10 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 10 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 12 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 13 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 14 — 2:00 pm
Feb. 14 — 8:00 pm
Feb. 15 — 8:00 pm
BEAUTY CONTEST
McKay Auditorium
Grand Prize — 1967 Dodge
Coronet Convertible
Reigning queens from Agri-
cultural groups and other
Florida Fairs compete in
beauty competition to be
named Miss Sun FLAvor.
Semi-finals:
Feb. 9 — 2:00 pm
Finals:
Feb. 9— 8:00 pm
FREE TO FAIR VISITORS
GASPARILLA
PIRATE PARADE
1:45 pm— Feb. 13, 1967
WYOU RADIO — SALUTE TO
COUNTRY MUSIC
Feb. 11—6:30 pm Feb. 11—-8:30 pm
STARRING
Bobby Lord Tex Ritter
Sheb Wooley Del Reeves
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1967 FLORIDA STATE FAIR
and Gasparilla Pirate Invasion
TAMPA -FEB. 7-18
[panel 3]
Florida State Fair February 7-18
DAILY ATTRACTIONS
OPEN DAILY: 9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
SUNDAY: 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
Fine Arts Exhibition — Building 5
An exhibition selected by a nationally recognized juror
as the finest work being done today by Florida artists.
Competitive Floraculture Exhibit — Building 6
A special section of the Horticulture Building dedi-
cated to displaying quality plants of all types, some.
typical to Florida while others are rarely seen.
“Americana” — Tampa Federation of
Garden Club Circles — Building 6
Flower arrangements specially created for this com:
petition which replaces the Federation's Annual Spring
Flower Show.
American Hibiscus Show — Sunset Chapter,
American Hibiscus Society — Building 6
‘The only fully accredited mid-Winter Hibiscus Show in
the United States. Judging, Saturday, Feb. 18, 1967.
Florida Electrical Exposition — Building 7
An entire building devoted to displaying the latest in
electrical appliances and heating and air conditioning
equipment. Complemented by a new “Light for Living
Center".
Women’s World — Building 15
Fabulous fashions created by Florida's women dis-
played in modern glass show windows, enhanced by
five demonstrations on the fashion runway every thirty
minutes.
Sun ‘n Soil Agribusiness Exhibits — Building 19
An entire building dedicated to displaying many facets
of Florida’s $4,000,000,000 agribusiness industry.
Conservation Exhibits — Building 20
Florida’s wild animals, birds, marine life, forestry and
water resources exhibited in natural settings.
Youth Poultry and Egg Show — Building 21A
A show produced by youth exhibitors who are inter-
ested in becoming a part of Florida's $95,000,000
per year poultry industry.
Swine Exhibition — Building 218
An exhibition of prime swine breeding stock.
Adult and Youth Rabbit Show — Building 24
Displays one of the State’s fastest growing industries.
Old MacDonald's Farm — Building 25
A turn-of-the-century community brought back to life,
including farm animals in wide array.
FIRST WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Beet Breeding Shows — Building 22
‘and Building 23 — February 7-11
13th Annual Florida Fat Stock Show and Sale — Build-
ing 21 — February 7-10
Florida International Agricultural Trade Council Live-
stock Sale Animals — Special Tent Area — Feb-
ruary 7-10
Florida welcomes guests from Central and South
America on first Florida AgriTour.
SECOND WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Dairy Breeding Shows — Building 23
— February 13-18
Pony Exhibit — Building 22 — February 13-18
Adult and Youth Quester Horse Show — Building 21
— February 15-18
TUES. Feb. 7
Shrine Day and saluting the Counties of Manatee,
Pinellas and Polk
9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
11:00 a.m. Formal Opening of 62nd Annual Florida State Fair
1:30pm. Shrine Kiddy Show, produced by Southeastern
Shrine Temples for crippled children — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Hereford Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
7:00 p.m. Angus Beet Cattle Judging — Building 23A
8:00 pm. Shrine-O Rama — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 8
Saluting Florida Department of Agriculture, Doyle
Conner, Commissioner, Marion County and Florida
Department of Conservation
9:00 a.m. Brahman Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
Adult Rabbit Judging — Building 24
10:00 a.m. Youth Poultry Show Judging — Building 21A
1:30 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Santa Gertrudis Beef Cattle Judging—Building 23A
THUR. Feb. 9
Saluting Highlands and Putnam Counties
10:00 a.m. Youth Rabbit Show Judging — Building 24
Charolais Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
1:00 p.m. Fat Stock Show Judging — Building 234
2:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Semifinals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
6:00 p.m. Parade of Beef Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Finals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
FRI. Feb. 10
Saluting Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol
and Florida Department of Education
1:00 p.m. Twelfth Annual Florida Fat Stock Auction—Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. FFA Poultry and Egg Team Judging — Building 21A
7:00 p.m. First Annual Florida Agritour Livestock Auction Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 11
Saluting Future Farmers of America and Pasco County
8:45 a.m. FFA Annual Program and Awards — Grandstand
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy, Beef, and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
8:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
1:00 p.m.
SUN. Feb. 12
Gates Open
Changeover of livestock. No animals exhibited
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand.
6:45 p.m. Simulated Atomic Explosion by the U.S. Navy
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
MON. Feb. 13
Saluting Indian River and Volusia Counties and Florida State Beekeepers
1:45 p.m. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade with dramatic, colorful ceremonies on stage. Pirate Captain demands surrender of Tampa and Mayor hands over keys of the City to Gasparilla Krewe. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade reviewed in presence of King, Queen and Royal Court
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
TUES. Feb. 14
Saluting Governor Claude R. Kirk, Cabinet. Members of the Legislature, and Hillsborough County. School children admitted free
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
9:30 a.m. 4-H Inter-County Dairy Team Judging Contest — Ara north of Building 23
Pony Races (Time Events) — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
1:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Jersey Promotional Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 15
Saluting Counties of Columbia and Hardee
2:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
THUR. Feb. 16
Saluting Florida's County Commissioners
9:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Halter Classes — Special Tent Area
2:00 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A
State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Ybor City Night Gasparilla Parade — Grandstand
FRI. Feb. 17
Saluting Gadsden County and State Agricultural Services
9:00 a.m. 4-H Club Beef and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Showmanship Classes with Performance Classes following — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry and Egg Team Judging Contest — Building 21A
6:30 p.m. Parade of Dairy Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 18
Saluting Florida 4-H Clubs
9:45 a.m. 4-H Club Annual Program and Presentation of Achievement Awards — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Cutting Horse Contest Finals — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
Florida State Fair February 7-18
DAILY ATTRACTIONS
OPEN DAILY: 9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
SUNDAY: 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
Fine Arts Exhibition — Building 5
An exhibition selected by a nationally recognized juror
as the finest work being done today by Florida artists.
Competitive Floraculture Exhibit — Building 6
A special section of the Horticulture Building dedi-
cated to displaying quality plants of all types, some.
typical to Florida while others are rarely seen.
“Americana” — Tampa Federation of
Garden Club Circles — Building 6
Flower arrangements specially created for this com:
petition which replaces the Federation's Annual Spring
Flower Show.
American Hibiscus Show — Sunset Chapter,
American Hibiscus Society — Building 6
‘The only fully accredited mid-Winter Hibiscus Show in
the United States. Judging, Saturday, Feb. 18, 1967.
Florida Electrical Exposition — Building 7
An entire building devoted to displaying the latest in
electrical appliances and heating and air conditioning
equipment. Complemented by a new “Light for Living
Center".
Women’s World — Building 15
Fabulous fashions created by Florida's women dis-
played in modern glass show windows, enhanced by
five demonstrations on the fashion runway every thirty
minutes.
Sun ‘n Soil Agribusiness Exhibits — Building 19
An entire building dedicated to displaying many facets
of Florida’s $4,000,000,000 agribusiness industry.
Conservation Exhibits — Building 20
Florida’s wild animals, birds, marine life, forestry and
water resources exhibited in natural settings.
Youth Poultry and Egg Show — Building 21A
A show produced by youth exhibitors who are inter-
ested in becoming a part of Florida's $95,000,000
per year poultry industry.
Swine Exhibition — Building 218
An exhibition of prime swine breeding stock.
Adult and Youth Rabbit Show — Building 24
Displays one of the State’s fastest growing industries.
Old MacDonald's Farm — Building 25
A turn-of-the-century community brought back to life,
including farm animals in wide array.
FIRST WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Beet Breeding Shows — Building 22
‘and Building 23 — February 7-11
13th Annual Florida Fat Stock Show and Sale — Build-
ing 21 — February 7-10
Florida International Agricultural Trade Council Live-
stock Sale Animals — Special Tent Area — Feb-
ruary 7-10
Florida welcomes guests from Central and South
America on first Florida AgriTour.
SECOND WEEK ATTRACTIONS
Adult and Youth Dairy Breeding Shows — Building 23
— February 13-18
Pony Exhibit — Building 22 — February 13-18
Adult and Youth Quester Horse Show — Building 21
— February 15-18
TUES. Feb. 7
Shrine Day and saluting the Counties of Manatee,
Pinellas and Polk
9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
11:00 a.m. Formal Opening of 62nd Annual Florida State Fair
1:30pm. Shrine Kiddy Show, produced by Southeastern
Shrine Temples for crippled children — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Hereford Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
7:00 p.m. Angus Beet Cattle Judging — Building 23A
8:00 pm. Shrine-O Rama — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 8
Saluting Florida Department of Agriculture, Doyle
Conner, Commissioner, Marion County and Florida
Department of Conservation
9:00 a.m. Brahman Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
Adult Rabbit Judging — Building 24
10:00 a.m. Youth Poultry Show Judging — Building 21A
1:30 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. Santa Gertrudis Beef Cattle Judging—Building 23A
THUR. Feb. 9
Saluting Highlands and Putnam Counties
10:00 a.m. Youth Rabbit Show Judging — Building 24
Charolais Beef Cattle Judging — Building 23A
1:00 p.m. Fat Stock Show Judging — Building 234
2:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Semifinals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
6:00 p.m. Parade of Beef Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Miss Sunflavor Beauty Pageant Finals. Free
(McKay Auditorium)
FRI. Feb. 10
Saluting Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol
and Florida Department of Education
1:00 p.m. Twelfth Annual Florida Fat Stock Auction—Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. FFA Poultry and Egg Team Judging — Building 21A
7:00 p.m. First Annual Florida Agritour Livestock Auction Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 11
Saluting Future Farmers of America and Pasco County
8:45 a.m. FFA Annual Program and Awards — Grandstand
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy, Beef, and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
8:30 p.m. WYOU Salute to Country Music — Grandstand
1:00 p.m.
SUN. Feb. 12
Gates Open
Changeover of livestock. No animals exhibited
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand.
6:45 p.m. Simulated Atomic Explosion by the U.S. Navy
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
MON. Feb. 13
Saluting Indian River and Volusia Counties and Florida State Beekeepers
1:45 p.m. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade with dramatic, colorful ceremonies on stage. Pirate Captain demands surrender of Tampa and Mayor hands over keys of the City to Gasparilla Krewe. Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Parade reviewed in presence of King, Queen and Royal Court
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
TUES. Feb. 14
Saluting Governor Claude R. Kirk, Cabinet. Members of the Legislature, and Hillsborough County. School children admitted free
9:00 a.m. FFA Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
9:30 a.m. 4-H Inter-County Dairy Team Judging Contest — Ara north of Building 23
Pony Races (Time Events) — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Youth Egg Judging — Building 21A
1:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Jersey Promotional Sale — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
WED. Feb. 15
Saluting Counties of Columbia and Hardee
2:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
6:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Jersey Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Hurricane Hell Drivers — Grandstand
THUR. Feb. 16
Saluting Florida's County Commissioners
9:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Halter Classes — Special Tent Area
2:00 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Bull Calves and Immature Females — Building 23A
State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Guernsey and Holstein Dairy Judging — alternating in Mature Females and Senior Groups — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. Ybor City Night Gasparilla Parade — Grandstand
FRI. Feb. 17
Saluting Gadsden County and State Agricultural Services
9:00 a.m. 4-H Club Beef and Swine Team Judging — Building 23A
10:00 a.m. Quarter Horse Judging — Showmanship Classes with Performance Classes following — Grandstand
2:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry and Egg Team Judging Contest — Building 21A
6:30 p.m. Parade of Dairy Champions — Building 23A
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
SAT. Feb. 18
Saluting Florida 4-H Clubs
9:45 a.m. 4-H Club Annual Program and Presentation of Achievement Awards — Grandstand
10:00 a.m. Cutting Horse Contest Finals — Building 23A
2:00 p.m. IMCA Winter National Sprint Car Races — Grandstand
8:00 p.m. State Fair RCA Championship Rodeo — Grandstand
Chicago Manual of Style
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