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Public Invited to First Annual Clay County Sportsman’s Expo
Tickets Now On Sale and Sponsorship Packages Available

Jacksonville, FL — July 6, 2009 — Northeast Florida locals are buzzing with excitement as they gear up for a day of fun and fellowship at one of the year’s most exciting outdoor events: the First Annual Clay County Sportsman’s Expo. Tickets for the family-friendly event are now on sale for $10 per person. Guests ages 15 and under enjoy free admission.

From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, this celebration of the great outdoors will be in full swing throughout designated areas of the Clay County Fairgrounds. Guests will enjoy engaging hourly seminars in the Cattlemen’s Arena Grand Pavilion by renowned sportsmen Hank Parker (bass fisherman), Troy Ruiz (deer hunter) and Roger Raglin (big game hunter). Each sportsman will give two presentations that are sure to impress, amuse and inform.

At 6 p.m., Expo attendees are invited to gather at the Cattlemen’s Arena Grand Pavilion for a concert performance by Lonestar lead singer Richie McDonald & Trio. Other talented entertainers such as St. Augustine’s own national country-music recording artist Craig Hand, as well as local artist Dennis Austin, also will give exciting performances.

Visitors to the Clay County Sportsman’s Expo can indulge in plenty of delicious barbecue and other great fare; play at the horseshoe pits; inflatable bounce houses and slides; face painting, clown balloon art, children’s carnival games, exciting door prizes and more.

“Participating sponsors will present a wide variety of interesting booth exhibits in the Exhibit Building,” said Amber King, co-owner of HartleyKing Creative Group. “For those wanting to become a participating sponsor, multi-level packages are available until July 17. These go extremely fast, so we urge everyone to make reservations as soon as possible.”

Participating sponsors for the First Annual Clay County Sportsman’s Expo include: Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning; Clay Outdoor Sports; Escape Lawn Maintenance; The Fresh Mulch Company; Garber Automall; GreenSouth Equipment; Hunter Valmont Public Relations: KAD Electric Company/Christ First; Parker Cadillac; Sight and Sound Productions; U.S. Army and United Landscapes & Irrigation.

“We are extremely pleased with the high level of interest in the Sportsman’s Expo, which makes for a fun-filled public introduction,” said Haley Hartley, co-owner of HartleyKing Creative Group. “This event is a wonderful, family-friendly environment where visitors can feel a deeper sense of community. This celebration not only will bring everyone together for a great time, it also will allow folks to receive a great deal of relevant information. All are welcome, so come on out and join in the fun.”

The Clay County Fairgrounds is located at 2497 State Road 16 West in Green Cove Springs. Online, www.claycountygov.com/Departments/Fairgrounds/calendar.htm.

For more event information, ticket purchases and sponsorships, please visit www.ccsportsmansexpo.com, or call Tim Martin at 282-5289. For press passes, please contact Amber King at (904) 272-3395 or amber@hartleykingcg.com.

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