FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  LIZZ HARMON AT 813-621-7821, EXT. 252
OR FLORIDASTATEFAIRPR@HARMONTAMPA.COM  
 
HOP ON BOARD THE NEW TROLLEYS ROLLING THROUGH
THE FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
 
Tampa, FL –- January 30, 2006 –- The Florida State Fair Authority has announced a new addition to the 102nd Florida State Fair that will make parking run very smooth this year.  Patrons will have the ability to take an air-conditioned or heated ride from their parking spots to the Fairgrounds’- entrance in one of the four new trolleys. 
 
The new trolleys will be at the Fairgrounds year round, including during the 102nd Florida State Fair.  Each trolley can seat up to 40 people with additional standing room for 20 people, making a total capacity of 60 people.  The trolley will make six stops throughout the Fairgrounds.  Each stop will be easily identifiable with flag poles and rigid banners.  The best part of the trolley system is that it's free to all passengers.
 
The trolleys were purchased from Specialty Vehicles in Henderson, Nev.  In addition to the Florida State Fair, each unit will be rented year round to organizations hosting events at the Fairgrounds to provide convenient transportation to all guests.
 
These old-time trolleys are ADA certified and are fit with lush wooden seats and paneling inside.  In addition to the Fair's additional 3,000 new FREE parking spaces located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard entrance, parking at the Fair is definitely worth celebrating this year.
           
Fair gate admission tickets for adults (12+) are $6 in advance and $10 at the gate; for children (6-11) they are $4 in advance and $5 at the gate; and children five and under are admitted free to the Fair.  Gate admission tickets are on sale now, without a service charge, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Box Office and at customer service counters at participating Publix Super Markets.  Advance discounts and ticket sales at Publix are only through February 8.  Gate prices go into effect once the Fair opens February 9.  Parking is free, sponsored by Olin Mott Tire Stores.
 
For more information, please call 813-621-7821, 1-800-345-FAIR (3247), or the Info Line at 813-622-PARK (7275); or log on to www.floridastatefair.com.
 
The Florida State Fair Authority, in association with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner, presents the February 9-20, 2006 Florida State Fair.