Here are a few ideas:
- A grapefruit mascot - to be used at the event and at other events throughout the year. What should it be named - Mr. Grapefruit? Count Philippe? Odet? Should there be a naming contest?
- How can we get the school-age children involved - should there be a pageant filled with the colorful parts of our history - Native Americans, pirates, hurricanes, grapefruit plantation, Spaniards, our healing waters?
- Grapefruit itself has to be a prime focus, so what would be fun? Bake-off, throw-down, "best-of", signature dishes and beverages? Someone suggested a cookbook of our top recipes - great idea!
- A ceremonial proclamation will be a significant kick-off to the day's festivities, and be followed by events such as a 5K run, children's games (as in grapefruit roll, grapefruit bowling, grapefruit toss).
- Arts and crafts vendors are wanted to sell any wares that would include grapefruit themed items- hand painted kitchenware, art decor, glass-blown grapefruit Christmas ornaments, etc.
- Ever tried grapefruit wine? Or a grapefruit colada or rita? You'll be able to find them in Safety Harbor once our entertainment venues get creative.
- Area landscapers will be on hand to provide growing tips for those wanting to purchase and plant their own trees.
- The Safety Harbor Historical Museum will feature items tying in the historical signifance of grapefruit's start in Safety Harbor to how it has flourished into a billion-dollar industry.
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12-11-2010
