Here's A Treat: Racing Pigs, Thrill Rides, County Fair Food

PINELLAS PARK, FL -- - Thrills rides, entertainment and all-time favorite fair foods await visitors to the fifth annual Greater Pinellas Country Fair, which runs from Wednesday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 4 at England Brothers Park, 5010 Dave McKay Way, Pinellas Park.

The fair kicks off on Halloween from 6 to 10 p.m. with a Halloween Treat Trail and $1 midway rides.

Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. is Pay It Forward Day with free admission for those who donate a nonperishable food item.

Friday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 11 p.m. is Youth Day.

Saturday, Nov. 3 from noon to 11 p.m. is Senior Day sponsored by Wellcare Health Plans. All seniors get in free.

The fair concludes Sunday, Nov. 4 from noon to 10 p.m. with 4-H Day sponsored by New Hope Auto.

The fair will include midway rides, the Anastasini Circus and racing pigs.

Featured agricultural exhibits include a kids' farmers market presented by the 4-H Woodlawn Community Academy and Mt. Vernon and Seminole Elementary Schools. There also will be a little farmers' interactive display, an agriculture in the classroom exhibit, plant and soil testing, a daily silent auction, a Pinellas Beekeepers Association exhibit and a build-a-hive expo, student exhibits of crafts, canned and preserved foods, photography and art, and a chance to see alligators, pips, rabbits, chickens and goats.

Admission is free on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and $5 from Nov. 2-4. Unlimited ride wristbands cost $25 on Thursday and $40 Friday through Sunday.

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