Livestock auctions earn nearly $167,000

Youth gather in the show ring of the Townsend Livestock Pavilion
in advance of a livestock contest last week at the Volusia County Fair.

Despite a depressed economy and a polarizing national election earlier in the week, buyers packed the Townsend Livestock Pavilion Thursday night at the Volusia County Fairgrounds for the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show’s Livestock Auction of lamb, steer and swine.

According to Fair Association Director Leif Wright, the market auction saw eager bidders who committed nearly $165,000 Thursday night. Nineteen lambs, 24 steer and 98 swine were sold.

Additionally, thirteen animals were sold at Saturday night’s goat auction, helping the livestock-auction earnings reach a grand total of $166,957.25 for this year’s event.

“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the livestock auctions,” said Volusia County Fair Executive Director David Viers. “Bidders were generous, and our youths’ hard work over the past year to get their animals in prime condition paid off greatly. We are so thankful to buyers for their support.”

November 9-11, 2012 at the Volusia County Fair

Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Friday, Nov.9 is Florida Lottery Night! Gates open at 4 p.m., and the midway gets rolling at 5 p.m. Purchase $20 ride bracelets from 5 to 9 p.m.; they're good until midway closes. (Remember: Our ticket booths now take VISA and Mastercard!) The goat Showmanship Show begins at 7 p.m. in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion. Join the crowd and support our hard-working FFA and 4-H youth.


Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012

If you're planning ahead for the weekend, we have news for you, too! On Saturday, Nov.10, gates open at 11 a.m.; it's DeLand Nissan Day. THE FARM will be in concert at 8 p.m. in the Tommy Lawrence Arena. Tickets are free with gate admission, general admission seating is limited, so arrive early. On Saturday, get your $25 ride bracelet and enjoy the midway; they'll be sold until 7 p.m. and will be valid until midway closes. Various goat shows will be taking place in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, too.


Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

Sunday, Nov. 11, is the final day of the Volusia County Fair. Gates open at 11 a.m., and the midway will start up one hour later. And, Sunday is Florida Public Veterans Day. All veterans and serviceman are admitted free with military/proper identification. $20 ride bracelets are valid until closing at 9 p.m. The Thunder City Derby Sirens Women’s Roller Derby will be taking place all afternoon, and the poultry contests begin at 11 a.m. in the Townsend Livestock Pavilion.

Pack your day with Fair fun, because the 68th Annual Volusia County Fair & Youth Show closes at 9 p.m. Sunday!

Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Volusia County Fair

TONIGHT IS "Volusia Recycles Night" at the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show. Bring a recyclable can and receive $1 off gate admission. $15 ride bracelets are available until midway closes. And, the Market Steer Show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Livestock Pavilion.

If you bring in the recyclable can, your gate admission will be $7 for ages 13-up, $4 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under!

Gates open at 4 p.m. today, and the midway (rides and games) will get geared up at 7 p.m.

If you're hankering for some live entertainment today, you're in luck! On the Center Circle Stage, you'll find Yesterdaze playing at 6 and 8 p.m., and Steve Bayner hypnotizing folks at 7 and 9 p.m.

At the West Gate entrance, Check out the Dis-Connected K's at 6 and 9 p.m., the Kandu Magic Show at 5 and 8 p.m.; the Petting Zoo from 4-10 p.m.; and Rollover and Seat Belt Simulators from 4-10 p.m.

At the South Gate entrance, check out GASCAR at 6 and 8 p.m., and the Sea Lion Splash at 5, 7 and 9 p.m.

It's all happening at the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show!

Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Fair!

Progress Energy and Brighthouse Networks present opening night free gate admission at 4 p.m. TOMORROW NIGHT! The midway opens 1 hour after the gate. The opening ceremony will take place at the Tommy Lawrence Arena at 7 p.m. A $15 ride bracelet is good until midway closes. (The ticket kiosks now take major credit cards!) Following the ceremony is the Miss Volusia County Fair presented by Kitchen Craft at 7:30. The Breeding Swine Show will also be held at 7 p.m. at the Townsend Livestock Pavilion. Check out the entire schedule! -----> 

August at the Fairgrounds: Derby race, cat show and Wild West fundraiser

As the Central Florida temperatures continue to heat up, so does the action at the Volusia County Fairgrounds! This August, the Fairgrounds’ schedule includes competition by the Thunder City Roller Derby (the team’s last bout of the season), fabulous felines competing for love and prizes in the six-ring Tropical Cat Show, and a wildly popular Junior Service League fundraiser.

On Saturday, Aug. 11, The Thunder City Derby Sirens return to their Saturday night venue as they compete against the Gold Coast Derby Grrls at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $8 (www.derbysirens.com) or $10 at the door. Tickets for children ages 6 and up are half-price, while children 5 and under are admitted free.

The Tropical Cat Show returns to the Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children age 7 and up (children under 7 are admitted free).  Family ticket packages are available for $15; for details, visit www.catshows.us.

The Tropical Cat Show is a six-ring CFA all-breed cat and household pet show, with a 225-entry limit. Judges Don Williams, Wayne Trevathan, Barbara Summer, Rachel Anger, Carla Bizzell and Vicki Abelson will dole out rosettes and ribbons to winning entries.

The Junior Service League of DeLand is holding its popular Wild West fundraising event at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 25. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Tommy Lawrence Arena. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and are available from Junior Service League members or through several DeLand-based businesses, including Mainstreet Community Bank (Downtown DeLand branch) and Quality Quickprint. Visit www.jsofdeland.org for details.

Youths planning to show livestock during the Nov. 1-11 Volusia County Fair & Youth Show are reminded to register their livestock at the Fairgrounds by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31.  Entry forms must have an attached bill of sale, a notarized waiver and a livestock-owner certificate. Incomplete and late entry forms will not be accepted; photocopying is not available at the Fair office and all documents should be completed in advance. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Fair office at (386) 734-9514 with questions regarding livestock entries.

June brings Youth Show contenders, Roller Derby and Health Fair to the Volusia County Fair & Expo Center

Year-round activities at the Volusia County Fair & Expo Center continue this June with Youth Show livestock weigh-ins, a Roller Derby, and the 6^th annual Univision community health fair.

The 2012 Volusia County Fair & Youth Show may be six months away, but for school-aged participants looking to show their livestock and small animals in the Nov. 1-11 competition, the time to start preparing is now. Youngsters interested in showing their livestock or small animals in the 2012 Volusia County Fair are encouraged to turn in all paperwork during Fair office hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) from June 1 through August 31. Competitors are encouraged to call the Fair office at (386) 734-9515 for more details.

On a similar note, the first 2012 market steer weigh-in will be Saturday, June 9, from 8 – 10 a.m. Entry forms, waivers, and fees for participants in the 2012 Volusia County Fair & Youth Show are due at that time.  Spectators are welcome and admission and parking is free.

Do you love bunnies? If you do, you'll probably enjoy seeing the cutest, fluffiest, most loved ones around at the Florida Rabbit & Cavy Show that begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, and concludes when all animals are judged. The event is hosted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, which serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico. Parking and admission are free, and the event is open to the public.

It's Roller Derby Night at the Volusia County Fair & Expo Center again on Saturday, June 9! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and competition between the Thunder City Derby Sirens and Lakeland Derby Dames begins at 7 p.m.  Adult tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance. Children ages 6-12 are half-price, children age 5 and under are admitted free. Visit www.derbysirens.com for more event information and tickets.

The 6^th annual Feria de Salud y Comunidad “Community Health Fair” will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena.  The free health event is expected to attract 2,500, and its purpose is to provide health information and community resources to the community.