EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 1H 42M
ADIM LIVE at the Miami Youth Fair!
from A Day in Miami Show · host A Day in Miami
The Miami Youth Fair has been bringing South Florida families together for decades — and in this special live episode of A Day in Miami, we went straight to the fair to sit down with the people who make it all happen. From the origin story and funding to agriculture exhibits, scholarships, new rides, and the food that keeps people coming back every year, this is the full inside look.We hear from fair organizers, vendors, and community leaders about what goes into planning one of Miami's biggest annual events, the scholarships changing students' lives, and why this fair is so much more than just rides and funnel cake. Plus — Korean corn dogs, top-selling foods, and the social media trends driving new visitors through the gates.This is Miami's fair. And this is its story.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Guest 1 0:31 Fair overview2:41 Fair origin and history5:00 Infrastructure and funding5:51 Agriculture and animals7:55 Importance of agriculture9:32 Student exhibits11:29 Community impact13:34 Stadium and development15:16 Popular attractions17:48 Theme planning19:28 New rides and attractions20:53 Food variety24:11 Shows and entertainment25:10 Purpose and motivation27:41 Fair significance28:07 Jingle and marketing29:36 Favorite foods30:57 Guest 234:15 Vendor process38:31 Unique food items40:02 Variety of fair food41:13 Guest 3 42:35 Iconic funnel cakes45:03 New viral flavors50:07 Top-selling item55:21 Guest 455:46 Korean corn dog59:26 Multi-stand business1:02:52 Top-selling foods1:05:42 Social media trends1:08:31 COVID impact1:09:36 Drive-thru adaptation1:12:41 Guest 51:13:30 Scholarship story1:19:27 Fair planning1:20:09 Event planning and long-term vision1:20:44 Scholarships and nonprofit impact1:21:49 Family memories and tradition1:23:06 Community impact and purpose1:24:38 Scholarships and student funding1:25:30 Affordable family experience1:27:06 Generational businesses and growth1:28:03 Reinventing the fair1:29:48 Promotion and storytelling1:31:00 Emotional value and memories1:32:23 Student business learning (livestock)1:35:37 Real-world skills for youth1:36:25 Safety and security system1:38:47 Community responsibility1:39:31 Favorite foods and fun ending
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The Miami Youth Fair has been bringing South Florida families together for decades — and in this special live episode of A Day in Miami, we went straight to the fair to sit down with the people who make it all happen. From the origin story and funding to agriculture exhibits, scholarships, new rides, and the food that keeps people coming back every year, this is the full inside look.We hear from fair organizers, vendors, and community leaders about what goes into planning one of Miami's biggest annual events, the scholarships changing students' lives, and why this fair is so much more than just rides and funnel cake. Plus — Korean corn dogs, top-selling foods, and the social media trends driving new visitors through the gates.This is Miami's fair. And this is its story.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Guest 1 0:31 Fair overview2:41 Fair origin and history5:00 Infrastructure and funding5:51 Agriculture and animals7:55 Importance of agriculture9:32 Student exhibits11:29 Community impact13:34 Stadium and development15:16 Popular attractions17:48 Theme planning19:28 New rides and attractions20:53 Food variety24:11 Shows and entertainment25:10 Purpose and motivation27:41 Fair significance28:07 Jingle and marketing29:36 Favorite foods30:57 Guest 234:15 Vendor process38:31 Unique food items40:02 Variety of fair food41:13 Guest 3 42:35 Iconic funnel cakes45:03 New viral flavors50:07 Top-selling item55:21 Guest 455:46 Korean corn dog59:26 Multi-stand business1:02:52 Top-selling foods1:05:42 Social media trends1:08:31 COVID impact1:09:36 Drive-thru adaptation1:12:41 Guest 51:13:30 Scholarship story1:19:27 Fair planning1:20:09 Event planning and long-term vision1:20:44 Scholarships and nonprofit impact1:21:49 Family memories and tradition1:23:06 Community impact and purpose1:24:38 Scholarships and student funding1:25:30 Affordable family experience1:27:06 Generational businesses and growth1:28:03 Reinventing the fair1:29:48 Promotion and storytelling1:31:00 Emotional value and memories1:32:23 Student business learning (livestock)1:35:37 Real-world skills for youth1:36:25 Safety and security system1:38:47 Community responsibility1:39:31 Favorite foods and fun ending
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