Events
South Florida Fair – Review
Dinosaurs and Dessert, an unlikely combination that will have families entertained all day long.
January 14th, 2022
Yes, you read that right, dinosaurs have invaded the South Florida Fair this year. The new theme this year is a welcomed addition to the ever-changing landscape of the fair. From the moment you arrive inside the Expo Center, guests witness some incredible animatronic dinosaur displays. The traveling exhibit, titled “Dinosaurs Around the World,” showcases some of the world’s most unique and recently discovered dinosaurs. Guests have the opportunity to discover where the various species of dinosaurs lived, how they arrived and the latest paleontological, cutting-edge research.
However, while I didn’t have the chance to check it out just yet, fairgoers also have the opportunity to see lifelike dinosaurs in action and may touch and interact with them throughout the Jurassic Kingdom Lockdown show. For the past nine years, this show has been one of the most beloved displays in the fair and festival industry. Host Miss Kala opens the performance with an introduction that sends the audience back in time.
“We know that many children are fascinated by dinosaurs, even though they’re extinct,” said Vicki Chouris, the fair’s president and CEO. “Dinosaurs fit into their world of imaginary play and we hope to entertain and educate them and their families in a fun-filled, visual way.”
Additional theme-related exhibits include prehistoric dinosaur adventures, a mobile museum, the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, the Cox Science Museum and Aquarium, a Dino Encounters Excavation Zone and Mr. Adler — an experienced paleontologist who loves to take his babies for a stroll around the fair.
Other activities on our brief visit included seeing roosters, bunnies and then cows at Mooternity, but also the adjacent Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant. With plenty of laughs and some audience members becoming a part of the act, it’s a wholesome show that will entertain everybody in the family.
Now about that dessert. While there are several food vendors throughout the fairgrounds, many of which that have become annual staples at the fair, the latest addition from Fluffys Hand Cut Donuts will have you in a sensory overload. That specific item is the massive banana cream pie donut. Hand-cut and yeast raised, this donut is filled with banana cream pudding, dipped in vanilla icing and topped with crushed Nilla wafers and a sweetened banana chip. There’s literally no chance that on my next trip to the fair that I don’t grab another one. Seriously, it’s that good. My diet could take a vacation.
And like any vacation, nothing has to follow an exact status quo (at least that’s my train of thought). So, with that thought process I reversed course and finally decided to have dinner at another new spot, The Original Holy Macaroni. The Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Bowl concept was a welcomed distraction to all the coming and going of the fair’s surroundings. However, with so many options of meat, seafood and vegetables, I went all in with the Meat Mac Daddy, which paired an oozy cheese macaroni with steak, chicken, bacon, sausage, pulled pork and chorizo. It’s enough food to keep you full for several hours. Trust me while the hand cut fries seem tempting, if you’re not sharing, don’t do it. Your stomach will thank me later.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2023 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on January 12 and the full fair will be held January 13 – January 29. For more information, call 561-793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
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Between flying queens, strong pours, and a room full of Pride week energy, Palace turned Friday night into one of the hottest parties on Ocean Drive.
April 11, 2026
During Miami Beach Pride Week, plenty of venues try to capture the moment, but Palace Bar made Friday night feel like the place everyone wanted to be. The Haus of Gucci Ball brought together drag, fashion, nightlife, and the kind of high energy crowd that made the whole evening feel elevated from the start.
The atmosphere hit immediately. Palace was glowing, the music kept the room alive, and the crowd was fully locked in. It felt vibrant, glamorous, and very Miami Beach. More than just a dinner outing, the night unfolded like a full Pride experience on Ocean Drive.
The clear highlight was a queen whose acrobatic performance completely took over the room. She moved with an incredible mix of strength, control, and confidence, turning the floor into her stage and delivering a routine that felt both dazzling and deeply seductive. At one point, she was flipping around on a man with such effortless precision that the whole crowd seemed to stop at once. It was captivating, sexy, and easily one of the most memorable moments of the night.
The food and drinks absolutely kept up. We had the filet bites and tuna tostones, both perfect for sharing between performances, along with skinny margaritas and lemon drops that were dangerously easy to drink. And yes, Palace was pouring strong, which only added to the fun. The cocktails matched the mood of the night perfectly: bold, smooth, and hard to stop ordering.
What makes Palace Bar work so well during Miami Beach Pride is that the energy never drops. The performers are not just part of the background. They pull the whole room in. The crowd responds, the music keeps moving, and the night keeps building. That kind of momentum is exactly what makes an event feel worth showing up for.
The Haus of Gucci Ball was one part of Palace Bar’s larger Miami Beach Pride Week programming, which has helped make the venue one of the biggest draws on Ocean Drive this week. With events spanning multiple days, Palace has become a go to destination for people looking for drag performances, nightlife, rooftop energy, DJs, and a crowd that wants to celebrate Pride in full.
That is what makes Palace such a fixture during Miami Beach Pride Week. It is not just about location or history. It is about creating nights that actually feel exciting once you are there. Friday night’s Haus of Gucci Ball had the glamour, the chemistry, the performances, and the kind of atmosphere that kept people fully engaged from beginning to end.
If you were at Palace Bar on Friday night, you already know how good it was. If you missed it, this was one of those Miami Beach Pride nights worth hearing about.
Ready for your next night at Palace? Visit Palace South Beach for reservations, menus, and upcoming events, and follow Palace on Instagram for the latest drag shows, Pride weekend moments, and Ocean Drive updates.
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