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Pig wash — Cheyann Wilkins give her pig a bath to assure it makes a good impression on the judges at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show, which runs through Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Volusia County Fairgrounds east of DeLand. The market swine show gets under way at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion.
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Opening ceremony — Officials of the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show and the County of Volusia take part in opening ceremonies Nov. 1 at the Volusia County Fair.
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Bevy of beauties — Nineteen Volusia County women prepare to take part in the Miss Volusia County Fair Pageant Nov. 1, a highlight of opening night at the annual fair. They are Brookelyn Krouse, Jenna Tower, Alison Burke, Dallas Hull, Danielle Gellerman, Caitlin Sutherin, Miranda Savercool, Ashley Brown, Taylor Bustillo, Haley Stark, Amanda Melito, Ana Gamble, Samantha Weaver, Dakota Hull, Kailey Godfrey, Kayleigh Baggs, Sara Knollinger, Brittany Barker and Amber Fenner. This year's winner was Haley Stark, who attends DeLand High School.
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Feed my sheep — Taylor Bustillo feeds her sheep, who is one of many animals raised by Volusia County youngsters competing for prizes in this year's Volusia County Fair and Youth Show. The market lamb show will take place at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 5, in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion.
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Blast from the past — Visitors to the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show enjoy exhibits designed to show how life used to be in Volusia County.
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Beauty parlor — Taylor Nicole Webb dries her black-face ewe in preparation for showing at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., just east of DeLand.
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Just a little off the side, please — Brittany Wolford gives her sheep a haircut at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show.
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Scholarship winners — Happy to accept scholarships from the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show are Miss Volusia County Fair participants, from left, Sara Knollinger of New Smyrna Beach High School, Ashley Brown of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Miranda Savercool of DeLand High School, and Anastasia Gamble of New Smyrna Beach High School. Shanna Hillman of DeLand High School also won a scholarship, but wasn't available for the photo. The scholarships were sponsored by the Fair, Elvin B. Daugharty, and George Wilkins.
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Cluck, cluck — Reece and Ryder Pugh take a "chicken break" at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show. The poulty contests take place on the Fair's final day, Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion.
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In stitches — Lisbeth Bullington stitches a quilt as part of a demonstration at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show. All kinds of homemaking arts are on display at the Fair in the Hester Building. The Fair continues through Sunday, Nov. 11.
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Moooo — Mom and her calf pose for a photographer at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show. They'll be strutting their stuff at the market steer show, which is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion.
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Masked mascot — Waylon "Shooter" Hess isn't quite sure what to make of this furry pink pig, which he met at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show.
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Pigs in a blanket — Marsha McLaughlin's "pigs in a blanket" cupcakes were a hit with the judges at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show, capturing a first place.
DeLand High student is Miss Volusia County Fair
By Sarahrose Ministeri and Marsha McLaughlin
posted Nov 5, 2012 - 6:48:04am
It's time once again for carnival rides, animals, concerts, exhibits, food and fun at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show. The Fair started Nov. 1 and will continue through Nov. 11.
"We had a very good crowd for opening night," Executive Director David Viers said.
A highlight of opening night is always the Miss Volusia County Fair pageant. This year's honoree is DeLand High School's Haley Stark, who received $500 and a trophy. First runner-up is Brooklyn Krouse of the Richard Millburn Academy, who received $150 and a trophy, and second runner-up is Kailey Godfrey of New Smyrna Beach High School, who received $100 and a trophy.
See all of our photos from the Miss Volusia County Fair pageant.
Viers said new exhibits and features this year are making the fair even more fun and convenient for patrons. The midway now accepts credit cards, and a working, interactive blacksmith shop has been added.
Another new feature is the Sea Lion Splash. This is the only traveling sea-lion show in the United States. The sea mammals and their human hosts educate and entertain showgoers with comedy and conservation information.
"We're expecting great weather, and hope everybody will come out to the fair and have a good time," Viers said.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, is Volusia Recycles Night. Fairgoers who bring a item for recycling will receive $1 off the $8 gate admission and may purchase a ride bracelet for $15.
Thursday, Nov. 8, is Coca-Cola Night, when students 18 and younger can get in free with an empty Coca-Cola container. Ride bracelets on Nov. 8 will cost $20.
On Saturday, Nov. 10, fairgoers can enjoy music from chart-topping artists The Farm at 8 p.m. in the Tommy Lawrence Arena. This concert is free with gate admission. On Nov. 11, all veterans and service members will be admitted free with identification.
For more info and a full schedule of events, visit www.volusiacountyfair.com.
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My friend Rodney by Ashby moves his asap to bigger produces after a year.
The "fair beef" I enjoyed 20 yrs ago was the best I've ever had, and always bought a side and had a friend buy the other.
I have no problem with selective breeding, be it with plants or animals. However Genetically Modifying goes way beyond that. GM is, by definition, taking a specific gene from one species and inserting it into a different species. That does not occur in nature. The consequences are now coming to the surface.
Perhaps watch "Genetic Roulette", or "Farmagedon" avail on youtube for facts and information.
AS to food prices being high, no dispute there. Our food suppliers have become more efficient. So why just 10 yrs ago a bone-in ribeye was $3.49/lb?
You'll figure it out, it's called the intentional erosion of our purchasing power by our owners. In the '60's at $1.25/hr min wage, I was able to buy an oz of gold every week. Today, to do the same, that min wage approaches $50/hr. Listen to R M Nixon in Aug of '71 remove the USD from the Gold Standard as the French had their Naval Vessels off our east coast to trade in our dollars for Gold.
Ribeyes at Publix this week, $10/lb. Bon Apetite.
I deal in facts, not emotion.
Back then the pork and beef were worth while as the were naturally raised with grass and non-GMO feed. Marie from Hopkins in Sanford would cut, wrap, label and freeze a cow purchased at the fair in a few days. Best beef I've ever had, few people today understand what "Fair Beef" is and calling Marie mid-Nov to come by and select one out back. Perhaps the kids still feed the cattle non-GMOs, I don't know.
Good luck to the kids, hopefully their educators are pointing them in the right direction to produce safe produce, poultry, and beef in VC.
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