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Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

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The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.

Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 1963, and under her direction, the traveling show took on new heights as she expanded her cachet and power within fashion circles.

Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair recreates the experience of the Ebony Fashion Fair through the story of Mrs. Johnson and more than 60 garments from icons of the fashion industry such as Yves St. Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Christian Lacroix, and Patrick Kelly among others. Click here for more information.

Prince George’s County Fair Sept. 9-12

The Prince George’s County Fair is Maryland’s oldest fair dating back to 1842. The annual family friendly event includes carnival rides, live animals displays, family circus, fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, beautiful baby contests, and much more. This year, the fair includes a real, sanctioned Rodeo on Friday and Sunday. for further information contact Prince George’s County Equestrian Center and the Showplace Arena Water St., Upper Marlboro, Maryland. (301) 952-0270 www.countyfair.org

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4. The Fair Miami is Florida’s Largest April 1-14

Screen shot 2010-03-24 at 11.46.46 AMRanked as the largest fair in Florida, The Fair celebrates its 59th year in the spring of 2010. The Fair is an 18-day event that includes Pig Races, a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and a European style circus. Not to mention, there are the fair’s two live music shows: Everything Fitz, a family band featuring fiery fiddling and percussive step dancing; as well as Street Beat, a high energy explosion of urban rhythm, hip hop moves, and astonishing break dance acrobatics.

The fair is put on by The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching their community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement. In its nearly six decade history, The Fair has donated over $8 Million in scholarships, awards and premiums.

The Miami Book Fair International

The Miami Book Fair International is a massive literary event bringing top-selling authors, booksellers, and book lovers to Downtown Miami. To give an example of the scope of this event, there will be more than 200 nationally and internationally renowned, award-winning authors appearing at the fair. Come check out the literary event that has become the blueprint for similar ones across the country.