2009
01.15

Getting ready for the Manatee County fair

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Herald Tribune
PALMETTO — Tens of thousands of people are just two days away from the joys of the Manatee County Fair: the smell of cotton candy, the squeals and laughter of children on rides, and the ear-to-ear smiles of blue ribbon winners.

along with Mike Jones of Denver as they help set up the Alpine Bobs ride at the Manatee County Fair. - STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER

John Hanson of Texas gets plugged in along with Mike Jones of Denver as they help set up the Alpine Bobs ride at the Manatee County Fair. - STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER

A homespun tradition that dates back to 1916, the fair drew more than 138,000 people last year; attendance hit a record 155,000 in 2006.ADMISSION

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