Florida State Fair Named A Best In The Country
Wide Open Country recently listed the 20 best state fairs in the country, and a Florida destination was included in the feature.
“So many families throughout the United States make it a tradition to attend their local county fair each year,” they explain. With each event typically spanning a few days or weeks, state fairs are certainly events you mark down on the calendar. In addition, depending upon your whereabouts, states often hold their fairs during different months of the year. So, if you are a true enthusiast, you can even travel to visit other fairs in outside regions.
Each state fair also contains its own flavor. From neighborhood musicians performing to customized state flag competitions to food trucks that cook up local cuisines, these fairs are an excellent opportunity to showcase some hometown pride.
The Florida event, named among the best state fairs in the country, is also where you will find the tallest traveling Ferris Wheel in the country.
Florida State Fair – Tampa
We are a short six months away from the next Florida State Fair in Tampa (February 8-19, 2024). However, the excitement is already building. The Midway Sky Eye is the record-holding traveling Ferris Wheel you can take a joyride on. In addition, Wide Open Country points out Cracker County stating it is, “the only living history museum in Tampa that will transport you back to the 19th century.”
Other thrilling activities include an electric slide, giant swings, and the option for camping on the grounds. In terms of the most unique elements, you can compete alongside Florida’s top livestock exhibitors in head-to-head friendly competitions. There are also best pie, quilt, and plant events in the creative exhibit.
Live Music can be heard throughout the two weeks. If you are in the mood for a combination of humor and talent, you will also come across strolling one-man bands.
Finally, we can’t forget the food. Buttermilk corndogs and caramel coated candy apples are always a huge hit.
3 Florida Courses Named Most Affordable Golf Destinations
We are officially one week into National Golf Month. To celebrate this and inspire you to hit the links, Home To Go published a report that details the most affordable golf destinations and three Florida courses made the list.
“The ranking explores the affordability of green fees, golf carts, club rentals and nearby accommodations, so you can stay on the green and out of the debt bunker,” they explain. To compile this information Home To Go analyzed these four categories and then compiled a list of the 40 most affordable rounds. Furthermore, they listed that the Naples and Marco Island area has the most golf courses per capita in the country. There are 69 golf courses in that metro area.
Golf Traditions
The sport of golf has many unique components that separate it from many other activities. Hitting the links can be a casual day out among friends, or a highly competitive tournament. Either way it certainly takes practice and skill to master. Furthermore, there are traditions to the game that are respected widely across the globe. In addition to proper golf attire and etiquette, golfers are expected to follow the guidelines each course lays out. Many of these are standard, but different course layouts and features then factor into what the cost to play is.
In Florida, the three courses that named among the 40 most affordable golf destinations in America are actually in two locations. To clarify, two of these course are along the same east coast club grounds. They are among a group of 30 PGA courses that the pros play, and then are open to public usage. Then, if you head about 225 miles south, you will come across the third Florida course to make the list. This popular destination is only an hour outside the Tampa area.
Golf excursions can get quite expensive. So, if you are understandably budgeting your next golf trip to Florida, these three destinations are worth considering given their overall affordability.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
