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and purchase one of these market livestock projects. Grandstand events on October 19 and 20, will feature the Rodeo with fast action on horseback and courageous bull riders. The Truck and Tractor Pull is the featured grandstand event on October 26 and 27. The famous Demolition Derby will round out the grandstand events on Sunday Come out to the Hillsborough County Fair Thursday- October 2 with cars crashing Sunday, October 18-21 and 25-28. into each other until the last one is declared the champion. The 2018 Greater Hillsborough Grandstand events are only $10 folCounty Fair opens Thursday, October 18 lowing paid admission to the Fair. for two weekends of fun and entertainPurchase tickets in advance from one of ment. This year’s theme is ‘Good Times our cooperating merchant locations (listed and Country Rhymes.’ The fair will run online) for $10 and admission to the Fair Thursday to Sunday, October 18-21 and 25-28. Adult admission is $7, students K - is free. New to the Fair this year is the 12 $5 and seniors are $4, five and under STEAM (STEM plus!) area focusing on are free. Parking is free. Opening Day educational displays and competitions in (October 18) is dollar day. Admission and science, technology, engineering, and rides are $1 each. math. Interactive displays featuring Livestock shows, carnival rides by Legos, building blocks, solar panel Arnold’s Amusements and fair food are a staple at this annual event and the excite- cookoff, marshmallow challenge and so much more! ment doesn't stop there. Free entertainThe Hometown Hillsborough area, ment includes Robinson's Racing and offers a 2,500 sq. ft. building built to repliSwimming Pigs. cate a traditional on Farm Packing Shed The popular Firefighter Show returns housing many of the tools and equipment featuring educational entertainment. used in days gone by. The East Enjoy the show as firefighter extraordiHillsborough County Historical Society will naire Neal Snyder puts his young volunhighlight the history of area churches in teers through their training. the building this year. A circus returns bringing thrills and Ride armbands are available every amazing circus acts. day for $20. Discounted Ride Armbands Market show weekend will include a can be purchased online for $15 by visitmarket steer and market lamb show, in ing www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. addition to a market swine and market The Fairgrounds are located at 215 turkey show and sale. Buyers are welSydney Washer Rd. in Dover. come to support these amazing youth
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Thai X-press Cafe in Brandon hosted its “Slap Your Mama Hot” curry eating contest. This year’s challenge dish was a green curry with a level 5 heat. Most people eat curry at a level 1 heat. Owners Philay and Chris Demian hold this annual event and post the photos of the winners in the restaurant. First place was won by reigning champion Paul Lopes, second place Jose Castellanos and third place was Doug Phan. Thai X-press is located at 921 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon. For more information, www.thaixpresscafe.com.
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Family Honored As Saladino Dog Park Opens On Bryan Rd. In Brandon
By Kate Quesada
Park also offers a walking trail, basketball courts, picnic shelters, a playground and rest rooms. “We are thrilled to have this park named after my parents,” said Tony Saladino III at the ribbon cutting.
County representatives joined members of the Saladino family to officially open a dog park addition to the Bertha and Tony Saladino Park in Brandon last month.
Brandon residents and their four legged canine friends now have a new place to visit. Hillsborough County held a ribbon cutting earlier this month for a dog park extension to the Bertha and Tony Saladino Park on Bryan Rd. in Brandon. The dog portion of the park, which was originally dedicated to the Saladino family in 1992, is made up of two areas with 1.8 acres for large dogs and just less than an acre for small dogs. “Both areas are fenced, providing enclosed havens where canines of all sizes can get fresh air, exercise and interact with other dogs,” said Hillsborough County Media Specialist Todd Pratt. According to Pratt, each park includes a large grassed area for dogs to run as well as shaded seating, water fountains for humans and dogs, and canine agility and play equipment. County Commissioner Stacy White brought his own dog to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new portion of the park earlier this month. “A dog park was one thing that my constituents had been telling me they wanted for a long time, one of the few things our area was lacking,” said White. “This is now a great place for families to come. It is great to see the dogs play, but it also lends itself to interaction with twolegged owners.” The larger Bertha and Tony Saladino
“Over the years it has been a wonderful place for the community to enjoy.” Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation now operates seven dog parks throughout the area. For more information on the park, which is located at 1705 Bryan Rd. in Brandon, visit www.hcflgov.net.
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