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.
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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