The annual Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition opened from Mar. 15 – Apr. 8 in University Park, adjacent to Florida

International University. This year, the Youth Fair celebrated its 67th anniversary, of amusement rides, student competitions, and

live-performance concerts.
Among over ninety rides, the Fair offered fairgoers a multitude

of interactive exhibits. Each event was designed to expose locals to the agricultural and cultural diversity of Miami. Howdy’s

Barnyard was comprised of five activities informing spectators about the importance of the animals that contribute to Miami’s

ecosystem. Likewise, The Garden educated fairgoers about the city’s horticulture as it displayed hundreds of native plants

cultivated in the heart of Homestead. The 86-acre area is large enough to host food a circus, petting zoo, and ice skating show.

“I loved going to the Fair when I was little. Everything was so exciting – the rides, food, and activities. I remember always submitting my writing for competitions,” said senior Agustin Garcia.

The Fair was located at 10901 SW 24 St. In southwest Miami-Dade, near Florida International University.