The smells, sights and sounds of fall are just around the corner. The 2015 Walton County Fair kicks off Monday, October 5th.
Walton County Fair Association Vice President Danny Glidewell said they are working to hard to make this year’s event a success. “Contrary to the rumors, we will be open for business and ready to go on Monday, October 5th,” said Glidewell.
Glidwell said some people may have been nervous about all the construction but assured the public they will be ready. “We have lots of entertainment and exhibits lined up and this will be a great time for the whole family.”
The Walton County Fair was chartered in 1924. The initial site was at Harbeson Field in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Originally, the fair was held on Armistice Day but cold weather prompted the move to a more favorable time of the year. The fair is now held in October.
There are 51 county fairs in the state of Florida and they run from Santa Rosa County in the western end of the panhandle to Hernando County in the southern part of the state.
Exhibits at the fair still include animal, art, agriculture, handicrafts, potted plants, photography, and canned foods divisions. Every year the children from all over Walton County decorate pumpkins and bring them to the fair. Children also have the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents with animals, speeches and educational posters.
Each year the building is filled with music – from gospel to country and western performers. The gospel singing on Saturday night has become a great hit and much-anticipated event.
The Walton County Fair was the last fair in the state of Florida to charge admission and…its still a bargain. $3 for adults, $2 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free.
Doors open at 5 PM Monday, October 5th at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 83 N. in DeFuniak Springs.
Courtesy WZEP
Walton County Fair Association Vice President Danny Glidewell said they are working to hard to make this year’s event a success. “Contrary to the rumors, we will be open for business and ready to go on Monday, October 5th,” said Glidewell.
Glidwell said some people may have been nervous about all the construction but assured the public they will be ready. “We have lots of entertainment and exhibits lined up and this will be a great time for the whole family.”
The Walton County Fair was chartered in 1924. The initial site was at Harbeson Field in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Originally, the fair was held on Armistice Day but cold weather prompted the move to a more favorable time of the year. The fair is now held in October.
There are 51 county fairs in the state of Florida and they run from Santa Rosa County in the western end of the panhandle to Hernando County in the southern part of the state.
Exhibits at the fair still include animal, art, agriculture, handicrafts, potted plants, photography, and canned foods divisions. Every year the children from all over Walton County decorate pumpkins and bring them to the fair. Children also have the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents with animals, speeches and educational posters.
Each year the building is filled with music – from gospel to country and western performers. The gospel singing on Saturday night has become a great hit and much-anticipated event.
The Walton County Fair was the last fair in the state of Florida to charge admission and…its still a bargain. $3 for adults, $2 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free.
Doors open at 5 PM Monday, October 5th at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 83 N. in DeFuniak Springs.
Courtesy WZEP