Just when you thought fair season was over, here come more bright lights, cotton candy, midway games and rides to set your head spinning. The 1999 Pinellas County Fair opens Wednesday and runs through March 28.
Armbands are cheaper, too.
As far as entertainment, the county fair doesn't draw big headliners. This year, the Nerveless Nocks are back with their brand of dangerous, daredevil stunts that they will perform three times daily. Razzmatazz brings a Vegas-style magic and illusion show to the fair daily. The Pinellas County Fair also includes a petting zoo, daily puppet shows and face painting, and a Pioneer Village with an authentic general store, old schoolhouse, working grist mill and log cabin. On the final day, the Pinellas County Fair Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest will be held, featuring categories for girls ages newborn to 19 and boys ages 2 to 6.