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The Salem Fair, billed asthe largest free gate fair in America, kicked off with a rough start this season. The well-known Virginia fair ran from July 3 through July 15. Opening night was a bit of a ......[read more]
For over 70 years, the National City Host Lions Club and the town of National City have co-sponsored a fun event for area residents on the 4th of July. Their annual Fourth of July Carnival at the ......[read more]
The fair season begins in January in Texas for Carnival Americana, and travels the Western region of the U.S., including stops in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota before returning to Texas to ......[read more]
Terry Schmidt, founder of TJ Schmidt & Company, passed away on July 21, from complications due to Leukemia. One of the leading Michigan-based, families –owned carnival companies, TJ Schmidt ......[read more]
Aside from meteorology, the perennial concern for every fair and their carnival company partners is the economy. Is unemployment down or up in any given area? Do families seem to have more or less ......[read more]
The Fair & Fiesta at the Napa County Fairgrounds was a buoyant, throwback experience in 2018. Running May 5 and 6, this year’s fair features included a petting zoo and pony ride; the ......[read more]
This year started off several challenges for Brass Rings Amusements, a Northern California-based carnival company that operate under the moniker Midway of Fun. Foremost of course was the weather and ......[read more]
More is never enough. When it comes to marketing and promotion, the State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey did not just increase outreach, but took a more innovative approach. Combined with a more ......[read more]
The 93rd annual St. Joseph County Fair ran from June 29 through July 8. The nine-day fair is known for its 4-H involvement. According to the fair website, the fair board strives to foster, encourage ......[read more]
Shamrock Shows started in 1989 and is based out of Milton, New York. The carnival services events such as festivals, fireman’s carnivals, church bazaars and fundraisers throughout the Hudson ......[read more]
The 81st annual Placer County Fair took place from June 21 to 24 in Roseville, California, and the 61-acre former fairgrounds have been reborn as simply @the Grounds.The fair had been said to be on ......[read more]
For Crabtree Amusements, the first quarter of the year turned into an workforce scramble. His H-2B worker allotment was “capped out” by February and while he was able to receive an ......[read more]
The 127th annual Merced County Fair took place from June 6 to 10 and was said to be a great success.“We had a great run this year, and brought in even more entertainment for the community to ......[read more]
The 12th anniversary party for California Carnival Company on July 1st proved to be a trifecta. Reaching the dozen year mark was just one reason to party. The other two reasons were the final payment ......[read more]
It was an explosive event this summer. The San Diego County Fair, held in Del Mar, Calif. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds hosted 1,609,481visitors to enjoy 1,879 concerts and explore a whopping 4,187 ......[read more]
Being held in the heart of America’s heartland, the Iowa State Fair has an iconic status among North American outdoor events. But this year’s fair may also represent a breakthrough for ......[read more]
A smattering of chilly days may have suppressed ride revenue at this year’s San Mateo County Fair but the other sectors of this Silicon Valley event all moved in a positive trajectory. ......[read more]
The 2018 San Joaquin County Fair took place from June 14 to June 17. The fairgrounds are managed by the 2nd District Agricultural Association and the fair has begun to revive after periods of ......[read more]
Weather woes have marked the 2018 spring routes of most carnival companies in the northeast. Midway providers may have cold, rainy weekends in common, but few companies anywhere survived an actual ......[read more]
This year started out promising for Reithoffer Shows, but then came a cold and damp spring. Carnival companies may invest in new equipment and other upgrades, create stronger marketing collaborations ......[read more]
On May 3rd, 2017, KMG released a design concept for a new ride designed to travel on one semi-trailer. The new ride, who's factory model name is "Surf Ride". Since, the ride has generated a lot ......[read more]
The Keizer Iris Festival has been a successful event for 38 years. Located in the town of Keizer, Ore., the event is “blooming” with fun for the whole family with a series of connected ......[read more]
A drenched Saturday followed by a rainy Sunday dampened the overall turnout for Celebrate Fairfax!, but this unique combination of music festival and family-friendly county fair had an estimated ......[read more]
A healthy uptick in attendance and spending enabled the 2018 Santa Barbara Fair & Exposition to live up to its “Out of This World,” marketing theme. This California fair has become ......[read more]
Located in Portland, Ore., Funtastic Carnival offers a wide range of rides, games, food, and fun for kids and families. From the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival to smaller shows at shopping ......[read more]
