What on earth? South Florida Fair announces 2021 theme
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and South Florida Fair organizers have decided to emphasize the importance of this special day and the planet by declaring “Our Earth Matters” as its 2021 theme. The South Florida Fair will be held Jan. 15 – 31, 2021.
“Every year we look to implement new changes to ‘green’ our fair and facility,” said South Florida Fair President & CEO Vicki Chouris.
Last year, the fair recycled cardboard, asked the vendors to eliminate plastic, including straws and other service items, and worked with Tellus Products in Belle Glade, which converts leftover sugarcane fiber into disposable tableware, such as containers, plates and bowls.”
Since 1970, Earth Day has increased awareness of the planet and encouraged people to learn more about pollution, climate change, endangered species and other environmental issues. According to the Earth Day.ca website, more than a billion people in 193 countries now participate in Earth Day activities each year.
“We are looking forward to working with various organizations to bring more awareness to our planet and its environmental concerns, starting with Earth Day,” said Chouris.
The fair is teaming up with 25 Palm Beach County nonprofit, educational and governmental agencies that are part of RISE — Resources In Science Education — for a virtual celebration. Each organization is presenting at least one Earth Day activity as well as a list of resources, including virtual tours. The fair is offering instructions on how to make a living seed necklace, an activity that will teach participants about germination.
To see a complete list of participating organizations, visit www.southfloridafair.com.
About the South Florida Fair: The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2021 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on Jan. 14 and the full fair will be held Jan. 15 – 31, 2021. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.