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By Times staff
Published February 16, 2007
Last call for corn dogs This is the last weekend to see the racing pigs, spin on the Patriot Wheel or indulge in food on a stick at the Florida State Fair. Gates open at 9 a.m. daily through Monday at the fairgrounds, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 11. Pepsi Armband Days (unlimited rides for $25) are today, Sunday and Monday. (813) 621-7821; www.floridastatefair.com. Immersed in Shakespeare Celebrate the Bard at the Shakespeare by the River festival today through Sunday at Sims Park, Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey Library and Peace Hall, all in downtown New Port Richey. The fest includes performances of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), sword fights, films, a fashion show, kids' activities and more. Activities begin at 7 tonight, 10 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Free. (727) 853-1265; www.shakespearebytheriver.com. Sample medieval fare The 16th century returns to Tampa this weekend as the Bay Area Renaissance Festival opens Saturday. It will run weekends through April 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fowler Avenue and N 46th Street, next to Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry. Adults $15.95; children $7.95; seniors $12.95. Advance discounts available. (813) 983-0111, toll-free 1-800-601-4848; www.renaissancefest.com.
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