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The Volusia County Fair & Youth Show is proud announce Senior Day Concerts by the Fabulous Platters AND The Original Drifters. They will do two shows (Each group will take the stage for 45 minutes for at total showtime of 1 1/2 hours) one at 3pm and the other at 7pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (Senior’s Day) inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena at the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show. Gates open at 11am and Seniors 55+ pay only $6.00/person to get in until 7:00pm. All others, Regular Price. Rides not open until 5PM. Both of these iconic groups from the 50’s & 60’s had many hit, memorable songs.

The Platters perform with the Original Drifters Tuesday, Nov. 12 with shows at 3pm & 8pm Senior’s Day

Performing live Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 3pm & 7pm inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena

The Platters

In 1953, bass player Herb Reed assembled four men and created the now legendary group The Platters. Reed was inspired to name the group based on hearing a disc jockey refer to records as platters. In the very beginning, the group consisted of Reed, Joe Jefferson, Cornell Guther and Alex Hodge. The group would enter amateur shows for fun and always won first prize with Reed singing the lead. The first TV appearance for The Platters was on a show called Ebony Showcase. Gunther sang lead on a swing version of “Old McDonald Had a Farm.”

Months later, David Lynch replaced Joe Jefferson, and Tony Williams replaced Cornell Gunther. While at an amateur show, Ralph Bass from Federal Records saw the group perform with Reed singing lead. Bass signed the group to its first recording contract.

Late in 1953, Hodge brought a songwriter from Chicago to meet the band. The songwriter happened to be Buck Ram. The group soon after signed a management contract with Ram.

Early in 1954, Ram thought it would be a good idea to add a female to the group and as luck would have it, Zola Taylor was rehearsing at Hodge’s house with Gunther’s sister Shirley (a group called “The Queens”). Shortly after meeting The Platters, Zola joined the group. In August of 1954, Paul Robi replaced Hodge.

2014 marks the 60th Anniversary of The Platters launching on the International music scene with “Only You (and You Alone)”.

In 1955, The Platters signed a recording contract with Mercury Records. The group ended up putting Mercury on the International map.

The Platters recorded just under 400 songs, sold well over 100 million records, performed in more than 91 countries and received more than 250 awards from all over the world.

The group appeared in 27 movies including: “Rock Around The Clock,” “The Girl Can’t Help It” (Jane Mansfield), “Europe By Night,” “Girls Town” (Paul Anka), “Carnival Rock” and 22 more in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Japan and Israel.

The Platters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

In June of 2012, the Federal District Court in Las Vegas, Nev., restored the exclusive right to the mark “The Platters” back to Reed. After many years of having the band identity stolen, the name was finally returned solely to its creator.

Today, Reed’s legacy lives on exclusively through The Platters consisting of Wayne Miller, Valerie Victoria, Frank Pizarro and Cheo Bourne. Michael Larson is the music director for the group. finally returned solely to its creator.

Volusia County Fair Announces – Diamond Rio – Live Concert

July 18, 2013 | vcfair

Diamond Rio Appearing Sat. Nov. 16, 2013 at Volusia County Fair & Youth Show

Diamond Rio will be performing

Saturday, November 16th at 8pm

inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena

during the Volusia County Fair & Youth Show

that runs from Nov. 7 – 17, 2013

Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio won their first Grammy their first Christian album, The Reason on Word Records which also garnered the band their first Dove award. Formed in 1984, Diamond Rio features lead
singer Marty Roe, guitarist Jimmy Olander, drummer Brian Prout, keyboardist Dan Truman, bassist/harmony Dana Williams and Gene Johnson on mandolin/
harmony. The band signed with Arista in the early 90’s and embarked on one of the most successful careers in country music. The band has sold over 10 million
albums earning three platinum and five gold records and won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times as well as netting two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category and thirteen GRAMMY ® nominations. When they debuted in 1991 with the hit “Meet in the Middle,” Diamond Rio became the first group in the history of
country music to have a debut single reach No. 1. They continued to place 32 more singles on the Billboard chart, including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Norma Jean Riley,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Love a Little Stronger,” and “One More Day.” The band are long-time supporters and National Spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters and have raised over 1.5 million dollars for the charity to date through annual events including golf tournaments and Team Rio, a marathon and half marathon group.

SEA LION SPLASH SHOW back by popular demand at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show Nov. 7-17. It’s Your Fair, A Family Affair

July 8, 2013 | vcfair

The only traveling, self-contained sea-lion show in the United States. See close up how sea lions react in a natural setting. Learn how they act in the wild and how we can preserve them.

“Hey Jessica, Kevin, Kim, Spark, Zoey, and Alicia!!

Hey! Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your show together!! I actually go to the Big E in Massachusetts every year and wait in the front row for about an hour for the show to start!! I love the sea lions and have my picture taken with them every year.

You guys are a great team and two thumbs up!! (way up)”
Fanatic Fan,
Danielle

The natural exhibit is presented in a tropical setting with rocks, palm trees, waterfalls, foliage and two pools. One pool where the sea lions can be observed under water and one pool outside with a top view. The exhibit is designed so the animals are seen from all sides during the show and during breaks. Marco and Philip Peters are recognized by millions of people for their always unique and exciting shows and exhibits. Let us invite you to their latest unique creation the Sea Lion Splash Show.

Showtime! Surfer Joe, trainer and host of the show, takes you through a thirty-minute spell binding show where he brings out the natural comedic behavior of these animals. These behaviors include in and out of water actions, balancing, catching and retrieving objects, hand stands, dancing, singing and interaction with the audience. The show is geared around educating the audience on the habits and nature of the sea lions with a lot of comedy thrown in. Sea lions are natural performers and will ad lib without prompting, stealing the show with their cute mischief. The finale of the show provides the audience a magical moment with a close sea-lion encounter. Whether Showtime or not, sea lions will continuously provide entertainment by being their natural selves.

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“They are absolutely awesome!” ~ Melinda Parsons

44th Florida Rail Fair (Model Train and Artifact Show and Sale)

July 4, 2013 | vcfair

The 44th Florida Rail Fair (Model Train and Railroad Artifact Show and Sale) takes place Saturday, July 13, 2013 inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena and Talton Exhibit Hall from 9am – 4pm.

Large operating layouts! – Kids ride on Train!

ALL GUAGES AND SCALE MODEL RAILROAD ITEMS FOR SALE

FREE PARKING

$1.00 OFF WITH COPY OF THIS POST

Admission is: $7.00

Children under 12 are FREE

For dealer information contact Charles Miller: 703-536-2954

email: rrshows@aol.com

www.gserr.com

Marvin Gardner-Blacksmith Demonstrator Nov. 7 -17 At the Volusia County Fair, DeLand, Fl

June 22, 2013 | vcfair

Marvin Gardner has been a Blacksmith for over 35 years, first as a hobby and later as a profession. Over the years he has enjoyed creating many blacksmith art pieces including an Eagle with an 18′ wing span as a memorial for 9/11 victims and a Memorial Cross with over 300 different leaves and flowers sculpted into it. Through the years he had the opportunity to create many custom utilitarian pieces including stair railings, table bases, chandeliers etc. Recently, his wife and he have decided to redirect their focus to something they both really enjoy… Blacksmith Demonstrating. Marvin had been the Blacksmith in the Primitive Skills Section of the Ossahatchee Indian Pow Wow for 9 years. This experience had been the highlight of his year and has caused his wife and he to change their focus from production to demonstration. What they enjoy most is the interaction with the audience and the young people who become their apprentices for about 10 minutes. During the demonstration, Marvin’s apprentice and he transform a tiny piece of quarter inch rod into a hand wrought miniature horseshoe. This horseshoe can be purchased as a key chain or necklace for. Initials and or names can also be stamped into the handmade horseshoe. The horseshoe is only a small cost but the look on their faces as they walk away with a “one of a kind” souvenir that they helped create is PRICELESS!

Marvin and Beverly are also enlarging their territory to include Schools and Churches to provide a “Field Trip Experience” for them without the cost and time involved with group travel since they take the Mobile Blacksmith Shop to them.

CONGRATULATIONS to David Viers, CFE- Receives Honorary FFA Degree

June 15, 2013 | vcfair

David Viers, CFE

The Florida FFA Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Honorary State FFA Degree. The Honorary State Degree is the highest honorary award presented by the Florida FFA Association. Its purpose is to recognize those individuals who greatly contribute to the advancement of agricultural education and provide outstanding service to the FFA program. Florida FFA is thriving today because of our strong supporters like each of these people and each of their efforts on our behalf are much appreciated.

The 2013 Florida FFA Honorary State FFA Degree recipients are:

Carrie Jo Anderson Hillsborough Community College
Sam Astin Astin Strawberry Exchange
Milton Ceraso Suwannee County School Superintendent (retired)
John C. Cloran Orange County Public Schools
Rod Duckworth Florida Department of Education
John Davidson Hillsborough County Public Schools
Ralph Garrison Suncoast Nursery
Evie Nagel Florida FFA Leadership Training Center
Bob Richardson Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Shaun Stewart Florida Forest Service
Vince Taylor Florida FFA Leadership Training Center
David Viers, CFE Volusia County Fair

David Received his honorary Degree during the 7th General Session of the 85th Annual Florida FFA State Convention on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Congratulations and Kudos to David and all the honorary State FFA Degree Recipients.

Kandu Magic Show to appear at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Show Nov. 7-17th It’s Your Fair, A Family Affair

June 15, 2013 | vcfair

Jeff & Jill Eaton

Jef Eaton was first introduced to magic at age six, when he got a magic kit for Christmas. He dabbled with magic as a child, putting on shows for the neighbor kids. Later he got interested in puppets and started performing with his cousin doing shows for birthday parties, scout groups, and banquets. Their business prospered until Jef was fourteen, when he gave it up to play rock and roll in a local band. Jef continued his musical career touring the United States with bands before serving his country in Vietnam. Upon his return to the states, he again played music until 1975 when “THE MAGICIAN” series with Bill Bixby came on TV and rekindled an old flame. Kandu the Magician magically appeared that same year, and has been entertaining family audiences ever since.

The KANDU MAGIC SHOW has traveled nationwide entertaining family audiences performing at conventions, fairs, festivals, with symphony orchestras, and even at a zoo!

Kandu and Jill The Music Lady create a show like no other. Incorporating live music, sound effects, sight gags, slapstick comedy and audience participation, this show captivates both the young and the young at heart.

Just to give fairgoers that extra entertainment, Kandu has brought along his Wild & Wacky Game Show. This fun packed show picks all contestants from the audience and involves games with hula hoops, balloons, balls, buckets, butterfly nets and even plungers!

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