CAPE FEAR FAIR & EXPO October 28th - November 6th at the Wilmington International Airport SPECIAL THANKS TO: New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender Counties Cooperative Extension Services For Information on Advertising in the Cape Fear Fair & Expo Magazine next year Call: Eric Azor at
910-794-1908
Visit: www.capefearfair.com For a Chance
To Win Tickets
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he Cape Fear Fair and Expo Association, Inc., is a public service organization whose purpose is to promote development of the agricultural, educational and cultural resources of New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. The Cape Fear Fair and Expo is licensed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Admission:
The $15 (Mon-Thurs) $16 (Fri-Sun) admission: includes unlimited rides, parking, gate admission, exhibits and entertainment. Kids 2 and under free (excludes rides) and senior free days are Thursday, October 28, Tuesday, November 2, and Thursday November 4.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
Debbie Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President Juanita Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Vice President Liz Perrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Eric Azor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Skip Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Valerie Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Kathy McIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Brad Bradberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director David Barkley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Debby Blanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Allison Shofe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director Libby O’Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director
FAIRGROUND HOURS
DISCOUNT
ADVANCE TICKETS
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HURRY! $ WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
GOOD ANY DAY Includes Admission, Unlimited Rides & Parking
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$1/TICKET WILL BE DONATED TO “CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC.” 2
Thursday, Oct. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 - MIDNIGHT MADNESS . . .5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon to Midnight Sunday, Oct. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 - MIDNIGHT MADNESS . . .5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon to Midnight
Administrative Staff
Skip Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fair Manager Eric Azor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Fair Manager Juanita Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Fair Manager Debbie Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Manager Liz Perrone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheerleading/Dance Coordinator Valerie Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Events Manager Brad Bradberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Security Manager Debby Blanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agriculture Exhibit Manager Libby O’Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agriculture Exhibit Manager Nicole Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercial Exhibit Manager Sarah Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exhibit Manager David Barkley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exhibit Manager Cindy McNally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Livestock Superintendent
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Hello Fair Friends and Visitors, Once again the Cape Fear Fair and Expo is here.
The 2010 fair is located at the Wilmington
International Airport for the sixth year. As you recall from last year the Fair is bigger and better than ever before.
Our exciting ten day event provides wholesome and thrilling entertainment unmatched in
Southeastern North Carolina.
This year’s Fair dates are Thursday October 28th through Saturday
November 6th. Discount Advance Tickets are good any day of the fair and are available for only $13 at Scotchman Foundation” These tickets will be on sale until Wednesday October 27th.
and SE Foodmart Stores, $1 from each ticket will be donated to “Cape Fear Community College
General admission and all rides only $15 Mon-Thurs and $16 Fri.-Sun. On Fridays, October 29 and November 5 Midnight Madness will once again reign at the Fair, the gates will open at 5pm and close at 2am, tickets will be $16 which includes Midnight Madness. This year’s midway is once again provided by the award winning “Powers Great American Midways.” With more than 40 rides plus food and games, everyone will have the time of their lives. . In closing I would like to stop and thank the hundreds of staff, volunteers and sponsors that make this event a reality year after year. Our fair family extends throughout Southeastern North Carolina and we are proud to share this wonderful experience with you. Remember to check our website for more information, www.capefearfair.com We look forward to seeing you, your family and your smiles at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo. Thank you and God bless,
Skip Watkins Fair Manager
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FRIENDS OF THE FAIR American Tool & Tractor
Gregory Poole Equipment
Bear Trail Golf Course
Holliday Electric
Beds Plus
Hughes Bros Tires Inc.
Best Buy
JT’s Auto Repair, Inc.
Bobcat of Wilmington
McDonalds
Cape Fear Community College
Pizza Hut
Cape Fear Plant Professionals Cardinal Lanes
Rent-A-John Powers Great American Midway
Chestnut Enterprises
Registers Auto Glass
Chick-Fil-A - Mayfaire Rucker Johns Cooperative Extension Services of New Hanover, Brunswick & Pender Counties
Scotchman SE Foodmart
Culligan Water Conditioning Timewarner Cable CW Graham Trucking Wilmington International Airport
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Echo Farms Golf & Country Club
& Aviation Foundation
First Citizens Bank
Wilmington Lawn & Leisure
EW Godwin & Sons
Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Dept.
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FAIR DAYS FOR EVERYONE
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he cape Fear Fair & Expo caters for all ages, this year preschool day will be on Wednesday, November 3rd, from 9:00am - 12:00am and will feature a drink, snack, rides and entertainment, all for just $6.00. Children from 0-5 years and adults are welcome, please call The Cape Fear Fair & Expo before October 24th at 313-1234 and let us know how many are in your party. Senior Citizens can enjoy all the fun at the fair for FREE (excluding rides) on Thursday, Oct. 28, Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 4. Join Family and Friends as we celebrate the arrival of Fall at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo.
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Cheerleading Tues, November 2nd • 6:30pm
Food, Fun & Entertainment
I Come and See the
At 6pm as they Open the Cheerleading Competition
t’s Fair time, the Cape Fear Fair & Expo located at the Wilmington International Airport begins Oct. 28 and runs thru. Nov. 6. Once again our midway will boast more than 40 rides and our exhibits as always, will be eye catching. Tickets are $15 Mon-Thurs and $16 Fri-Sun at the Gate which Includes Parking, Admission & Unlimited Rides. Both Fridays include Midnight Madness until 2am, kids 2 and under get in FREE. $13 Advance Tickets are available at all area Scotchman stores and SE Foodmart until Wed. Oct. 27 and are good for any day. $1.00 off coupons are available in all newspaper ads, this magazine and our website www.capefearfair.com. Due to popular demand, Midnight Madness is back, admission is $16.00 which includes Midnight Madness and the fair will be open from 5pm-2am on Friday Oct. 29 and Friday Nov. 5. There are lots of Fun and Exciting Rides. Be sure to visit the Animal, Educational and Commercial tents, where there’s always something to see and learn. So come out and enjoy all the fun, food and entertainment at the fair.
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Powers Great American Midways The Ultimate Attraction
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Once again we are proud to welcome
Gondola Wheel has been restored from the ground up
back Powers Great American Midways,
with hydraulic tub lifts, a new 40,000 LED bulb light show
this is the same ride company that plays
with stainless steel trim and new bally cloth scheme.
the North Carolina State Fair. For over 20
They have also refurbished their Wave Swinger with a
years Powers Great American Midways have provided
new LED light show. Other refurbished rides include: the
thrilling and exciting rides as well as fun games and
Zipper, Pharaoh's Fury, Cliff Hanger, Jalopy Junction,
delicious food. From Carousels for the little ones, to
Wacky Worm, Uncle Al, and Cuchoo Haus Fun House.
Music Express for the teens and the Ferris Wheel for
Besides the amazing rides, the quality of the lighting and
the romantics, PGAM features rides for every age
artwork on Powers Great American Midways rides is
group
including
those that are spe-
With all the added space at the Wilmington
cially designed for
International Airport, negotiating the foot traffic on the
children and adults
midway is very pleasant.
to ride together.
Once you have experienced the rides, play some
Great
games and go home a winner, there are prizes for all
American Midways
ages. Don’t forget the tasty food, “Italian Sausage with
has made a number
peppers and onions,” “Funnel Cakes,” “Cotton Candy”
of renovations and
and “Candy Apples” just to mention a few.
Powers
additions this year. Their
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simply spectacular.
Mulligan
So bring the family, bring some friends and have a great time at the “Cape Fear Fair & Expo.
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Safety First
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he OABA circle of excellence is an award that is given to the shows noted for safety, cleanliness, appearance, and quality of operations. Powers Great American Midways received one of the highest ratings from all the shows in North America. As technology introduces more excitement and thrills into rides, safety becomes all the more important. Before anyone enters the midway, all rides have been through stringent safety checks and must meet all safety regulations. The State of North Carolina requires all rides to be inspected every time they are moved, construction and stability are a must. Any modifications to the rides have to comply with the manufacturers safety requirements and are strictly enforced by the inspectors. These inspections take place the moment the rides are unloaded onto the midway and on a daily basis to ensure safety throughout our ten day event. Brakes, speed accelerators, padding, safety bars and control devices are inspected and a daily record must be filed. When rides pass all the safety requirements they get the “all clear� to operate. So to ensure your safety, smiles and enjoyment, all rides are kept under the watchful eye of the inspectors. Bring the Family and Enjoy the Fun of the Fair!!
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6891 Swan Mill Rd. Wilmington, NC 28405 910.256.0854
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Pre-school Day Special Guests WEDNESDAY NOV. 3 • 9AM - 12PM
Cow (Chick-Fil-A) Sparky the Fire Dog (City of Wilmington Fire Dept) McGruff (Sheriff’s Dept) And More ...
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