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Wholesome Family Fun at South Florida Fair

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Under the Sea and Over the Moon: Creating Core Memories at the South Florida Fair!

January 14th, 2023

Finding things to do with your little ones in a place where it’s basically summer year-round can be incredibly difficult. When a trip to the beach or playground is about as common as a trip to the grocery store, when something like the South Florida Fair comes around it’s an event you don’t want to miss.

The fair, which has hosted over 12 million guests since its first opening in 1912, takes on a theme each year, making it a new experience for you and your family.

The exciting underwater theme made quite the splash as it featured fun activities like petting the smallest species of stingrays, a shark and sea lion show, and Moby Dick fans will especially love walking through a replica of a humpback whale. My littles personally loved the underwater room, which was an immersion experience bringing you to the depths of the ocean. While inside you can see the most vibrant sea creatures while singing along to family friendly underwater jams, like “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana. My kids loved trying to touch the fish as they swam by and dancing in the blue lights, they didn’t want to leave!

Not only were these experiences fun, and a great way to enjoy the fair even on a cloudy south Florida day, but they were also playfully educational as the instructors were always nearby to answer even the most curious of questions.

The fair featured over 20 toddler and kid friendly rides, most only requiring 32 to 36 inches to ride– meaning even my 2-year-old could enjoy them! The rides ranged from spinning strawberries to soaring down big slides and awesome tractor rides. You can’t miss a trip to the 2 classic fun houses that the fair offers, too! If you are planning to attend, make sure you give the petting zoo a visit. Here, guests can learn how to milk a cow, with a baby calf that is only days old– don’t worry mama cow gave her seal of approval. Guests can also learn about fowls and rabbits as you take a walk through the chicken run, where you can see over 20 different breeds of chicken and 10 different breeds of bunnies! Be sure to keep an eye out for the friendly turkey (I wish I knew the name), who stands at 3.5 feet tall and loves to have her feathers stroked.

When you’re visiting the South Florida Fair, you can’t forget to spend some time exploring the dozens of delicious treats. This event is always a success for picky kids, as they have it all! We made sure to grab a few slices of pizza as we watched the Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant located at the east end of the park.

Some of our favorite snacks included the curd cup from Meggers Hot Wisconsin Cheese, which had the tastiest fried cheese I’ve ever had. You can enjoy both regular and spicy cheese bites with a side of ranch or marinara.

At Fluffy Donuts you can indulge on giant donuts in incredible flavors like Oreo, maple bacon, banana cream pie, and even dill pickle! At $10 a donut, these were the perfect sweet snack to have, be sure to top it with ice cream and a cup of coffee for the perfect dessert.

If you like the classic, and smaller donuts, you can also grab a donut cup from Cider Donuts, which is right across from The Creation Station and Anime Venture.

Last, but certainly not least, the Dill Pickle Lemonade from Miller’s Lemonade was mind blowing. This perfect mixture of salty and sweet included pickle juice and over 6 slices of pickles. This creative concoction is worth a visit to the fair alone!

If you are wondering how to keep your littles entertained this next week, definitely check the fair out. Entrance to the park is free for children 10 and younger, and both ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased at the gate or inside the park. Bring your adventure and your appetite on your visit to the South Florida Fair!

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

  • South Florida Fair. photo by Ariel Taylor

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Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.

South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.

The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.

On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.

Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection

Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.

Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.

The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.

We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.

Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.

It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.

Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami

There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.

In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.

A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.

Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.

Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.

The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.

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Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.

The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.

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Fashion is only part of the experience.

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The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.

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For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.

Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.

Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.

And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.

After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.

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